Pacific Martial Arts

Pacific Martial Arts Fresno (inside Herndon Valley Fitness), 6735 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93710

mapPacific Martial Arts Fresno (inside Herndon Valley Fitness), 6735 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93710

About

Pacific Martial Arts offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Karate, Little Ninja Karate, Muai Thai, Judo for Jiu Jitsu, Cardio Kickboxing, Eskrima, Aiki-Jujutsu & Japanese Sword Arts, HEMA, and Boxing. The program includes options such as women’s only classes and a free trial class.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options available throughout the week, including early morning, daytime, and evening times at both Fresno and Clovis locations

Pacific Martial Arts states that its mission is to strive to provide high quality martial arts instruction in a safe, family friendly environment to help students achieve their full potential. The leadership team is led by Head Instructor Matt Smith, with additional instructors and trainers including Aaron Thai, Billy Ramos, Cary Weigant, David Gaxiola, Dennis Abrego, Grand Master Ramiro Estallilia, Eduardo Crema, Greg Asbury, Jaime Visitation, Jason Hannen, Josh Dolorian, Nikko Reyes, Pete Sierra, Randy George, Ryan Wagoner, Sven Dobbs, Terry Schneider, Tracy Mello, and Trevor Turner. Staff credentials include multiple black belts in Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, and other disciplines, as well as a B.S. in Kinesiology. The program also offers a free phone consultation, describes its dojo as clean and family friendly, and is described in testimonials as having a great gym culture and being welcoming and not intimidating.

One parent, Rob, notes that his wife, daughter, and he all attend, and that the gym offers both early morning 6:00 am and evening classes, as well as women’s only classes. Another reviewer, Ryan S., describes the club as very clean and professional and recommends it for boxing or any discipline. A long-time student, Jonathan R., describes Pacific Martial Arts as his third academy and comments on the level of instruction and the role models for kids.

Last updated March 22, 2026.

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