Lycan Jiu Jitsu

Lycan Jiu Jitsu offers Lycan Teen No-Gi, No-Gi BJJ, Adult Gi BJJ, Women’s Only BJJ, No-Gi Skill Development, Competition Class, Open Mat, and a Free Self Defense Workshop. The teen no-gi class is for ages 10 and up and meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30–6:30pm. Open Mat is for everyone, including students and first-timers, and meets Saturday from 10:00am–12:00pm.

Programs

• Lycan Teen No-Gi — 10 and up · Tuesday 5:30–6:30pm; Thursday 5:30–6:30pm
• Adult Gi BJJ — Everyone, including students · Monday 5:30–7:00pm; Wednesday 6:30–8:00pm
• No-Gi BJJ — All levels · Tuesday 6:30–8:00pm; Thursday 6:30–8:00pm
• Women's Only BJJ — For women · Monday 7:00–8:00pm
• No-Gi Skill Development — Friday 6:00–7:30pm
• Competition Class — Saturday 9:00–10:00am
• Open Mat — Everyone, including students and first-timers · Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm
• Free Self Defense Workshop — Open to all

At a glance

• Ages: 10–18 years old

About the provider

The leadership team includes Coach Joe "Lycan" Monroe, Coach Ken Kim, and Coach Noah Jordan-Oliver. Joe Monroe has trained since 2007 and has been a black belt since 2019. Ken Kim has trained since 2012. The mission statement says the program teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defense in Berkeley, and that the training is built on leverage, technique, and control, not brute strength. It also says the classes focus on fundamental techniques, coordination, fitness, resilience, self-defense skills, and confidence.

First week is free. Try a week free. All skill levels are welcome in several classes. New to all of it? Start with fundamentals. Members can book and manage classes through the Membership Portal. Questions can be sent by form or Instagram.

What families say

“The kind of coach who'd give you the shirt off his back.” — Lotus, Purple belt

“Coach Joe has built an incredible jiu jitsu community that feels welcoming to everyone, from total beginners to seasoned practitioners. He puts an immense amount of time into his students—both on and off the mats—and always goes above and beyond.” — Brian, Purple belt

Last updated November 8, 2026.