Enrolled my 8 year here about 4 months ago. We came from another studio that was just too cramped. Its been a great place to be. Academy offers more that Jui jitsu which is nice to keep training options open and fun. Sensei Jason and his helpers are great and keep students focused on the mat. read more

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My son and daughter have been in the Muay Thai program here since January 2024. My son is now 9 and my daughter is 6. Since joining Cortez Full Circle, they have learned so much in the art of Muay Thai. Most importantly, they have also learned discipline and listening skills - which is a plus for at home! They look forward to class each week and practice at home regularly, citing their coaches instructions. Coach Eric and Coach Lorenzo are amazing teachers! They are patient with each individual student and consistently push them to their full potential. Every person on staff is professional and courteous. Lillie is always very pleasant and accommodating. We love what Cortez Full Circle has taught our children so far and are excited for them to continue growing here! read more

It has been such a wonderful experience having my son attend classes at Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts. At just five years old, he absolutely loves Muay Thai, and that is truly a reflection of the incredible coaching staff. They make each class enjoyable while helping the students learn and grow. My son looks forward to every session, and that means so much to me as a mom. I am incredibly appreciative of the time, dedication, and care they invest in teaching my son. We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring community. Thank you, Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts, for everything you do! read more

I started training Jiu-Jitsu at Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts after a 14-year gap from martial arts, and it's been an incredible experience. Sensei Jason is patient, knowledgeable, and very friendly with all his students, which made coming back much easier. Since restarting, I've lost almost 25 pounds in six months. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a supportive and motivating environment! read more

Best Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai classes in the area. We've tried dojo's in Tracy, Manteca, and Ripon, Cortez Full Circle is by far the best. Great facility and amazing Sensei & Coaches. Highly recommend! read more

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Love this dojo! Feels like family here & I'm grateful for that! They do amazing training for adults & kids! I recommend this place to everyone looking for a martial arts studio! read more

My five year is learning alot. the coaches keep him engaged. They are very affordable.

amazing people here... recommended the from a friend. Who was in class for about a year. Will attend next year as well. read more

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This place is a scam and HUGE RIP OFF they basically trick you into signing a contract that you can't back out of and to top it all off they will stick with Two young kids that will train you and clearly have no plan. I wasn't surprised when I finally caught u with some old pals and even they told that the main coach CLIFF MOVED AMD OPENED UP HIS OWN GYM THAT IS WAY BETTER read more

Being a father of 2 boys and a Peace Officer, I wanted to ensure my boys learned to defend themselves, self respect, respect for others. I brought both of them to the Dojo to try out a class and they both loved it. Now they look forward to every class and are sure to try their "new moves" on me at home. Seeing the positive impact Sensai Jason and Cortez Full Circle was having on my boys, I decided I would sign up myself. Since signing up just 3 months ago, I have gotten in much better shape, met new friends from all walks of life and I have began to learn ways to defend myself to help ensure I make it home to my family. I would recommend, training at Cortez Full Circle to anyone. It doesn't matter where you come from, or what you believe in, you are welcome to come give Jiu Jitsu a try and will be welcomed with open arms just as I was! Lastly, I'd like to touch on some of the negative reviews that are on here. Sensai Jason and Lillie are 2 amazing people who I believe are out here making a difference in the world. When my boys and I signed up, everything was explained to us in complete detail and further explained if I didn't quite understand something. I am sorry you had a negative experience but Sensai Jason and Lillie are here to help and never ever in the business to do people wrong. I will continue to support Cortez Full Circle as they are making a positive impact on both my life and the future of my boys. Do not let a couple people, out of the thousands Sensai Jason has trained sway your drive or decision on giving Cortez Full Circle a try!!!! I'll see ya on the mat!!!!! If you are not training, someone, somewhere is, and when you meet, he will win!!!!! read more

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This place honestly sucks you have to spend thousands a year to go with no month to month options so if your thinking about testing the waters no can do this place is a complete mcdojo where they make you sign hefty contracts you can't back out of. Additionally the classes are 45 mins tops where the kids barely learn anything. read more

I signed up with my niece at the end of November 2021, three months ago. We go to the adult Muay Thai classes 5 days a week, and love it. I joined to support my niece and to get into shape, but I really enjoy it and have really noticed positive changes. I have lost 20 lbs and am still loosing weight (235-215) and no longer take medication on the daily for heartburn. I went to the doctor yesterday and she asked what I had changed because all my numbers were outstanding and was closer to a healthy weight (less fat.) The warm up exercises in the beginning are rough, but accommodations are made for those who can't do the full thing. The instruction and motivation given from Coach Cliff and the other instructors is top notch. All the students are respectful, but still have fun. TLDR: I was old and fat, I am now old and less fat, and have enjoyed the process of getting healthy. Learning the sport for me is a vinous, but I do feel confident I could hold my own in a Muay Thai match. read more

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My girls have been going here now for over 2 years and they LOVE this place. Its like a second home. Ms. Lillie and Sensai Jason are the kindest, hard working, and honest people you will ever meet. My girls have gained more confidence and are disciplined that even the teachers at school notice. This is a great place if you want to teach your kids about protecting themselves, buidling confidence, and making new friends. read more

STAY AWAY FROM HERE I've read the bad and good reviews before enrolling my son to the dojo I decided to take a leap and give this dojo a try. THE WORST MISTAKE EVER. My son did not enjoy the first few lessons and we decided to take him out as he was being abused verbally by the other students!!! What kind of a place allows this mistreatment?! Another thing too, they renewed the contract without my verbal consent nor my presence as if not coming back was enough. Now I'm in collections because of this shady business. STAY AWAY AS OF NOW IM NOW MOVING FORWARD WITH LEGAL ACTION read more

the owner says they have a month to month options when asked if " Do you have to sign a contract or is there a month to month options " 14 days ago well then why am I still paying over 1k for a contract I was ask to sign in order for my daughter to partake in classes instead of offered the month to month options to see if she liked it and wanted to continue bcuz after a few months my child felt it wasn't"t for her, where was our month per month options, why am I paying for a space in class that she is not in? I do admit it is and I'm sure still is a classy establishment, but to keep paying for a spot she is no longer filling jus doesn't seem right read more

After the free trial from Kenpo and Muay Thai, We signed him up to Muay Thai. We continue to notice positive change with our son since then. Thank you Coach Cliff and your team for helping and motivating your students. We'll surely recommend you to our friends and families. read more

My son joined Cortez Martial Arts in June of 2016. We were welcomed with open arms treated like family since the very beginning. I'm truly thankful for all my son has learned so far. The instructors are very professional and patient with the little ones and older students as well. My son is currently learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and he can't seem to get enough. The respect the instructors teach the children to have for one another and the art is another major plus! Thank you Cortez Martial Arts for everything you've done for my family. I encourage anyone looking for a safe place and clean environment to take your children to learn Martial Arts. There are other Martial Arts styles taught. Check out the website for additional information. read more

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they get no stars don't get involved with Cortez full circle its a terrible place to get a contract with they don't even tell you when your contract renews Lillie has bad customer service, rude person all they care is about money my child went there for 3 years and when we moved town I told lilie about it and could not go there anymore and stated it was ok. 7 months later in in collections for 3,329 dollars because they renew my contract automatically for a place. My daughter didn't even go there anymore and didn't even live in that area. A lot of sense, and trainees staff that been there for a long time left because of bad customer service and they notice it was just about the money. read more

I started my son at Cortez Martial Arts almost 6 months ago and I am glad I did. My son had developed very bad habits at another dojo and Sensi Larry and Sensi Jason has worked closely with my son to break the bad habits and instill good habits and more importantly good form and technique. Their dojo is always clean and students respectful and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. My son loves Cortez Martial Arts and since he has been attending he has gained more confidence and continues to want to be a better martial artists. Thank you Jason Lillie and Larry read more

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I highly recommend Cortez Martial Arts Academy! We recently enrolled our 4 yr old daughter to begin Muy Thai classes. She absolutely loves going to class. The teachers are all very friendly and take the time to show her how to do every move and never make her feel like she is doing a bad job. She especially loves ending each class running away during dodge ball. So happy we decided to take her here. read more

This is one of the most well rounded academies you can ever hope to find. The Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu program is what brought me to this academy initially. I was able to see the Kenpo MMA and Children's classes up close. Sensei Jason is a great teacher who trains alongside his students. They have one of the best programs in Northern California and are well respected in the combat sports community. You will see their team members at local competitions, cage matches and even big shows like Bellator. In my first class I was completely blown away by how high level the training was. I should mention that I was at the Yoga Soul and Jiu Jitsu so called academy prior where I learned nothing and the program had zero structure. I thought I was in good shape and had learned some BJJ. I was completely outmatched by the white belts at Cortez. I knew I had to be a part of this school and do what they do. The owner operator Jason, let me train for a while to make sure this was the right solution for me. I really respect a business owner who is willing to make sure he has the right experience and you are where you should be. Other gyms will likely just try to sign you up and not let you out easily. You wont find any of that here. They also keep excellent records and communicate where you need to improve and where you are. I have also be able to gain very critical advice along my path from Sensei Jason. This may sound like a really serious gym and it is, but the kids program is out of this world. They Cortez Kids team is so supportive and there is real family feeling here. You will find kind respectful people and a confident team. No matter what your skill level or interest you should really come try it. I would also strongly recommend that parents put their children here before the put them in any other sport. Thank you team Cortez, I am so thankful for the life lessons amazing training and support. God Bless read more

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We moved from the bay area where my son used to do jujitsu. We checked out a free class and he made the transition to muy thai after meeting Cliff. Cliff and the other muy thai instructors are amazing! They have been so patient with Isaiah. He looks forward to the days he has class and they even offered him to participate in his first competition read more

I signed up my son ,went for 2 months and they continued to take out money up until last month even though we did not participate and quit. We asked for them to work something out with us and they refused. I have a medical note from my Dr. Stating I have bad anxiety after a car crash I had and couldn't handle the stress of driving my children to place's and that they need to cancel the membership and they sent me to collections for the full amount. They are thieves and untrustworthy, so don't go unless you want to have your money taken with no consideration for yours or your family well being. read more

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the lineage claimed by this teacher, who is discussed in other martial arts forums. There is a report that he studied with a usurper who lacked true respect for his own father, and many who mistakenly align with him appear to be unaware that his campaign of disinformation is designed to disparage, and to conceal the true facts. The lineage was not passed to the son, it was exploited by the son, and it would be better for this teacher to take the middle path, preferably by refraining from propagation of a promotion claimed in error by a foolish son. read more

I absolutely love training here. I started training jiu jitsu 2 years ago. When I started I had just recovered from surgery and had gained a lot of weight. I'm now down 40lbs and in the best shape of my life! read more

I'm currently a student here at Cortez martial arts. I've visited numerous martial arts gyms in the past years but coming here to Cortez I felt right at home. Sensei Jason provides a free class to try out whether it's fighter fit or jiujitsu so I tried out both. After a free class I sighned up for both and loved coming ever since. read more

Sensei Jason and his staff is second to none. If you are looking for a martial arts family this is the place for you. There is literally something for everyone kick boxing, Gracie Jiu jit su, Kenpo Karate, overall fitness you name it. Full Circle is my martial arts home and it can be yours. Thank you Sensei. read more

My daughter just started class here a few weeks ago and this place rocks the instructors really give one on one attention and the students are just as helpful and amazing definitely a place I would recommend to anyone read more

Sensei Jason is an absolutely amazing instructor, incorporating several styles into his BJJ training. Throughout my time at the dojo, Sensei Jason took the time with each student to coach, mentor and improve their discipline. Students have access to online training videos through the academy's online platform and during the Covid-19 shutdown zoom classes were available to help keep the students active and engaged. I valued my time at the dojo with Sensei Jason and the other students, it is a very welcoming environment. If I still lived in Lathrop I would definitely still be a student under Jason. OSS read more

The cortez dojo is our second home! Its our jiu jitsu family.we love it!!!! My son VAUGHN ARTAXET has enjoyed learning an practicing jiu jitsu there.The new location is awesome.thank you Sensei Jason an family for all your hard work. read more

AWESOME new location! My son has been training with Sensei Jason Cortez for about 4 years!! It has done wonders for teaching self confidence, discipline and respect! read more

Absolutely the best thing I have ever done. The team at Cortez Martial Arts are unreal, the community and training second to none in the area. Great for adults and kids! Get fit - self defence - meet a awesome group of people - try something new! read more

No integrity! Our family is having a complete financial hardship and they refuse to cancel our contract and help relieve us from having to pay $135.00 a month. read more

My son started a little over a month and a half ago, prior to that we tried other jiu-jitsu classes around Central Valley in which my wife and I felt didn't have the structure in which Cortez MMA provides. Overall I will say it has what we were seeking in that the Sensei's are excellent teachers and handle each child with a high level of care. They are very instructive and take the time to teach each student individually if they need more assistance. I love that there is respect, honor, and humility taught within the dojo itself but also that students bow before they step onto the mat and when they leave the mat. On a personal note I feel the owner and his wife treat each client not just as clients but like family making the atmosphere more inviting and welcoming. You can tell there's sincerity and pride they take for their business as I feel it's an important attribute especially when dealing with a large group of people, it shows their dedicated owners. Now to the critiquing part, nothing bad :) the dojo is immaculately clean and new! There are different classes they offer such as kenpo, wresting, MMA, and their new fighter fit class. The location has easy access with lots of parking, besides the staff the other parents are equally friendly. I will continue to bring my son as there is a lot to gain and learn from sensei jason and sensei rocky's teachings! I will also be trying out their fighter fit program, just another example of Cortez MMA being open and optional to existing and potentially new clients. read more