Adult Jiu-Jitsu · Stockton
Class starts at 5am. You're done before work.
Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Monday to Friday at 5am and Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm. Coached by Kalani "Coach K" Foster, a black belt under an Ares BJJ co-founder.
5.0 on Google from 7 reviews
No card needed.
Who trains at 5am
This is your class if...
- You've meant to start for a year, and you're out of shape. Start anyway.
- Your evenings belong to work, your kids or the drive home.
- You've trained in the gi before and want a home gym without the egos.
Before your first class
"I've never trained before. Is it OK if I'm out of shape?"
Nobody wants to be the new one who gets hurt in front of everyone. Coach K was that guy. Kalani's first roll went badly. A 115 pound kid broke his arm. Nobody had taught Kalani to tap.
So you wait until you're in better shape. Then the 7pm class comes around, the day's already gone, and you skip it again.
Your first morning
How your first class goes
Pick 5am or 6pm
5am runs Monday to Friday. 6pm runs Tuesday and Thursday, with an optional drilling hour at 7.
Ask for your free class
Send the form or call (209) 889-5800. Coach K replies within one day.
Learn to tap
Before you roll with anyone, Coach K shows you how to tap.
Roll with a partner who goes easy
Beginners are paired with partners who go easy while you learn.
On the adult schedule
What the week looks like
- Gi class, Monday to Friday at 5am, 60 minutes
- Gi class, Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm, then an optional drilling hour at 7pm
- Combat Conditioning and Open Mat, Monday to Thursday at 6am, included with membership
- Sunday Service, Sunday at 8am, 90 minutes, free and open to all
- Coached by Coach K, more than 20 years in jiu jitsu
- You learn to tap before you roll
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews
What people say after class
"Top notch jiu-jitsu with a tight-knit family vibe. Showed up once and was hooked immediately."
"Had an awesome class today. Great instruction and the guys were great. I will definitely be back."
Early class, north Stockton
On Murray Dr at 5am
Adult classes meet at 7475 Murray Dr Suite #6, in north Stockton. Park free in the lot out front and head into Suite 6. It's a short drive from Lodi, Lathrop, Manteca and Tracy.
Questions adults ask
Before you step on the mat
Do I need to be in shape first?
No. You get in shape by training, not before. You learn to tap first, and beginners are paired with partners who go easy while you learn.
Can a beginner take the 5am class?
Yes. The 5am and 6pm classes both take beginners. Coach K shows you how to tap first, then pairs you with a partner.
How much does it cost?
Your first class is free, with no card needed. Membership prices aren't posted online. Coach K goes over the options with you at the gym after the free class, or call or text (209) 889-5800 to ask first.
Do I need a gi?
Not for your first class. Wear a t-shirt and athletic shorts or sweats with no zippers or pockets. Ask Coach K about a gi after your free class.
What is Combat Conditioning?
Combat Conditioning and Open Mat runs Monday to Thursday at 6am, right after the 5am class. It's included with membership. Ask Coach K what a session covers.
More on the mat
Other classes at Buffalo Black BJJ
First class free · No card
Take the 5am class free
The gym bag you bought in January is still in the trunk, and the 7pm class keeps losing to the drive home.
What you can count on:
- Your first class is free, with no card needed.
- You learn how to tap before you roll.
- Beginners are paired with partners who go easy while you learn.
- You can try a class before you talk about a membership.
Pricing isn't posted. Ask Coach K after the free class, or call or text (209) 889-5800.