Lycan Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense

Lycan Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and self defense training. The program includes both Gi BJJ and No-Gi BJJ classes for adults, women, and kids of all levels. Training is rooted in effective, practical techniques with a focus on learning to neutralize larger opponents using leverage, technique, and control rather than brute strength, in a supportive community environment that emphasizes confidence, resilience, discipline, and calmness under pressure.

• Schedule: Offers a 1 week free trial

Lycan Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense is led by Coach Joe Monroe and Coach Ken Kim. The program describes BJJ as a path to confidence, resilience, discipline, and calmness under pressure. It serves participants from the greater East Bay area, including Oakland. One purple belt student describes Coach Joe and Coach Ken as knowledgeable, patient, technical, and very focused on working through complex jiu jitsu issues. Another purple belt student notes that Coach Joe has built a welcoming community for both beginners and experienced students and spends significant time supporting students on and off the mats. A third purple belt student reports training for over four years, starting with Coach Joe from the first class, and describes Coach Joe as welcoming, understanding, and focused on student wellbeing, and Coach Ken as an excellent teacher who helps students fine-tune details and find techniques that work for their body type and style.

Last updated May 11, 2026.