Programs · two gyms in Fresno
Our programs
Adult and kids classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai / Kickboxing, Boxing, HIIT and Wrestling, plus judo, at our Fresno and Clovis gyms. Beginners and Advanced classes. Your first class is free.
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New to training
“Although several of our members compete at a high level in their sports, we mainly have average everyday folks that are tired of the old gym routine.” These classes are a good place to start.
Beginner jiu-jitsu (fundamentals)
Fundamentals classes, in the gi and without it. On the Clovis schedule, fundamentals is for all first-year students.
At Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (gi fundamentals)Mondays, 6–7 PM
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (no-gi fundamentals)Wednesdays, 6–7 PM
At Clovis
2456 N. Clovis Ave · Clovis & Clinton
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (fundamentals)Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Boxing, all levels
“Classes are offered for both adults and kids, all levels.” Boxing times.
Judo, beginner-friendly
Drills only, no sparring, open to men and women. Thursdays at 6 PM at Dethrone Fresno. About judo.
Open mat, all are welcome
Jiu-jitsu open mat, Saturdays 11 AM to noon at Dethrone Fresno. All jiu-jitsu times.
At Dethrone Fresno
Women’s jiu-jitsu
“If you’ve been thinking about it ….come try it. We’d love to have you.”
Dethrone on Facebook, April 2026
Women’s jiu-jitsu (gi) at Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- Women's jiu-jitsu (gi)Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PMThursdays, 5:30–6:15 PMSaturdays, 10–11 AM
The posted Clovis schedule doesn’t list a women’s class. Call Dethrone Clovis at (559) 354-3800 to ask.
From the early days of the women’s program
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Coach Brian reflecting on his wife Tamara earning her black belt & the early days women's program
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an art of ground fighting where you can learn submissions. Classes are taught both with and without the gi. We offer Beginners and Advanced classes to help you progress to your next goal.
From dethronefresno.com
Who it’s for: Adults, from first-year beginners to advanced. Kids have their own jiu-jitsu classes.
Coaches: Brian Gonzalez, Nick Bustamante, Mike Moreno and Alex Avalos.
At Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- Jiu-jitsu (gi)Mondays and Wednesdays, 10–11 AMWednesdays and Thursdays, 7–8:30 PM
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (gi fundamentals)Mondays, 6–7 PM
- No-gi jiu-jitsuMondays, 7–8:30 PMTuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–noonTuesdays, 6:30–8:30 PMFridays, 6–7 PM
- Women's jiu-jitsu (gi)Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PMThursdays, 5:30–6:15 PMSaturdays, 10–11 AM
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (no-gi fundamentals)Wednesdays, 6–7 PM
- Jiu-jitsu open mat, all are welcomeSaturdays, 11 AM–noon
At Clovis
2456 N. Clovis Ave · Clovis & Clinton
- No-gi jiu-jitsu, all levelsMondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PMFridays, 5:30–6:30 PM
- Beginner jiu-jitsu (fundamentals)Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
- Jiu-jitsu, all levelsTuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
- Jiu-jitsu open matFridays, 6:30–7:30 PM
- Jiu-jitsu mobilitySaturdays, 9–10 AM
Kids jiu-jitsu has its own classes: kids times.
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Muay Thai is a striking sport where they not only punch but also use kicks, knees, and elbows. The Kids and Adult classes teach the art and make sure you get a sweat in at the same time.
From dethronefresno.com
Who it’s for: Adults and kids. Kids have their own classes.
Coaches: Noro Aristakesyian and JT Contrestano.
At Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- Muay ThaiMondays and Wednesdays, 11 AM–noonMonday to Thursday, 6–7 PMSaturdays, 10–11 AM
At Clovis
2456 N. Clovis Ave · Clovis & Clinton
- Muay ThaiMonday to Thursday, 7:30–8:30 PMTuesdays and Thursdays, 10–11 AMSaturdays, 11 AM–noon
Kids train Muay Thai and kickboxing in their own classes: kids times.
Boxing
Our Boxing program is the perfect class to learn the sweat science and get in shape. Classes are offered for both adults and kids, all levels.
From dethronefresno.com
Who it’s for: Adults and kids, all levels, beginners included.
Coaches: Lamarr Dixon (head boxing coach) and Cali Kordzakhia.
At Clovis
2456 N. Clovis Ave · Clovis & Clinton
- Adult boxingMondays and Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 PMTuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Kids boxing has its own classes: kids times.
Wrestling
Dethrone Wrestling is considered the best independent club team in the Valley and top team in California. We offer beginner classes that will teach the basics. Our advanced club practices attract some of the best youth wrestlers in California.
From Jason Kraft, Dethrone’s owner, October 2026
Who it’s for: Kids, in beginner classes that teach the basics, and youth, middle school and high school wrestlers in the Dethrone Wrestling Club.
Coaches: Jason Kraft (head wrestling coach and Dethrone’s owner).
At Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- Wrestling Club practiceMondays, 7–8:30 PMTuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45–8:30 PMSundays, 10 AM–noon
- Kids beginner wrestlingTuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45–6:45 PM
The Wrestling Club schedule was posted in March 2025, so call Dethrone Fresno to confirm current times.
Titles
Our team has won 16 Reno Worlds team championships.
2026 CIF state tournament
5 state champions, 9 state finalists, 11 state placers (Dethrone Wrestling Club, March 2026).
Alumni in college
Stanford, Nebraska, Iowa, Maryland, Wyoming, Army West Point, Rutgers, Oregon State, Lehigh, Northwestern, Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, US Naval Academy, Oklahoma. Meet our alumni.
The Wrestling Club
Champions, state results and practice times. About the Wrestling Club.
HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training)
Get in shape like a pro. Over the years, we’ve developed a conditioning program to get our fighters and wrestlers in top condition for their competitions. Now we’ve taken that same program and catered it towards the average person, so they can get in top shape like a fighter.
From Jason Kraft, Dethrone’s owner, October 2026
Who it’s for: Adults. On the posted schedules, HIIT is an adult class.
Coaches: Noro Aristakesyian.
At Fresno
3076 W. Shaw Ave · Shaw & Marks
- HIIT circuitMonday to Friday, 5:30–6:15 PMSaturdays, 9–10 AM
Judo
Always wanted to try Judo but felt nervous? We got you. Beginner-friendly. Drills only, no sparring. Open to men and women. Taught by a Black Belt and Brown Belt in Judo.
From Dethrone’s Facebook, 29 January 2026
Who it’s for: Adults, men and women. Beginner-friendly. You will need your gi.
Kids classes
Our kids classes are ages 4 to 14. We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Boxing, and Wrestling. Whether your child is a beginner looking to compete one day, or someone that’s being bullied, our program will help them develop confidence to learn how to defend themselves in any situation.
Questions
Questions adults ask
Answered from Dethrone’s posted schedules and pages. Anything else, call us.
Can I take boxing as a beginner?
Yes. Dethrone’s boxing classes are for adults and kids, all levels. Adult boxing at Dethrone Fresno (3076 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30–5:30 PM. At Dethrone Clovis (2456 N. Clovis Ave, Fresno): Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 PM. Your first class is free.
Is there a women’s jiu-jitsu class in Fresno?
Yes, at Dethrone Fresno, 3076 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno (Shaw & Marks): women’s jiu-jitsu (gi), Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM; Thursdays, 5:30–6:15 PM; Saturdays, 10–11 AM. The posted Clovis schedule doesn’t list a women’s class, so call Dethrone Clovis at (559) 354-3800 to ask.
I’ve never trained. Where do I start?
Start with a beginner class: beginner jiu-jitsu (fundamentals). At Dethrone Fresno: Beginner jiu-jitsu (gi fundamentals), Mondays, 6–7 PM; Beginner jiu-jitsu (no-gi fundamentals), Wednesdays, 6–7 PM. At Dethrone Clovis, where fundamentals is for all first-year students: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 PM. Boxing is for all levels, and judo at Dethrone Fresno is beginner-friendly: drills only, no sparring. Your first class is free.
Can I train at both gyms?
Yes. Members train unlimited at both locations.
What should I bring to my first class?
Call us before your first class and we’ll tell you what to bring: (559) 354-3800. For judo, you will need your gi.
How much is a membership?
We don’t post prices online or quote them over the phone. The team goes over membership options and pricing with you in person at the gym, after your free class. Start with a free class: book it online, or (559) 354-3800.
Do you have MMA classes?
The posted schedules list jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai / kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, HIIT and judo. There’s no class called MMA on them. Our coaches include current pro MMA fighters Nick Bustamante and Alex Avalos, and former pro fighter JT Contrestano. To talk about training for MMA, call us at (559) 354-3800.
Come try it
If you’ve been thinking about it, come try it. We’d love to have you.