Ronin Jiu Jitsu

Ronin Jiu Jitsu is led by Professor Ernest Mello, a black belt with 19 years of grappling and wrestling experience who trained under Crosley Gracie. Ernest has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over a decade, bringing a depth of knowledge shaped by competition success, including Pan-Ams gold medals at purple and brown belt levels. The academy is located at the corner of Yosemite and Acacia Street in Stockton, California, serving students of all ages and skill levels. Training at Ronin follows a structured weekly schedule that balances gi classes for adults and kids with daily open mat sessions. Adult classes run from early morning through evening, offering flexibility for different lifestyles. Kids and teens have dedicated gi classes split into two age groups—4 to 10 and 11 to 17—where the focus is on building discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills. Private instruction and group sessions are also available for students seeking personalized coaching or accelerated progress. The academy emphasizes practical benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu such as cardiovascular endurance, functional strength, and self-defense. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and the class schedule includes belt promotion events for both kids and adults. With consistent gi training at its core, Ronin maintains a balance of traditional technique development and open mat opportunities that allow practitioners to refine their skills in a live setting.

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