Pacific Martial Arts

Pacific Martial Arts offers Little Ninja Karate, Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Gi BJJ, Kids No-Gi BJJ, Karate, Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, Eskrima, Adult Gi BJJ, Adult No-Gi BJJ, and Women's BJJ. Little Ninja Karate is specially designed for children ages 3 to 5 and includes focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness, and coordination. Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trains students from age 3 up to 16, with groups usually split by age and development.

Programs

• Little Ninja Karate — 3-6 years old · Specially designed for children ages three to five. Emphasis on eight core skills: focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness, and coordination.
• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — 3-16 · Kids are trained as young as 3 years old (Little Ninjas) up to age 16. Kids are grouped by age and development, typically ages 5-10 together and 10-16 together.
• Adult Gi BJJ
• Adult No-Gi BJJ
• Kids Gi BJJ
• Kids No-Gi BJJ
• Women's BJJ
• Wrestling — Taught by coach Nikko Reyes. Covers Collegiate, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman styles.
• Submission Grappling
• Karate — American Freestyle Karate using techniques from many different martial arts.
• Muay Thai — Teens & Adults
• Eskrima — Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–16 years old
• General schedule: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes run seven days a week at four locations. Kids classes are 60 minutes; most adult classes are 90 minutes. Kids can train up to 3.5 hours daily, six days per week.
• Facility hours: Fresno Location: Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00 am-9:00 pm; Tues, Thurs 9:00 am-8:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am-12:00 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-4:00 pm. Clovis Location: Mon, Wed 4:00 pm-8:00 pm; Tues, Thurs 6:00 am-7:30 am and 9:00 am-10:30 am and 4:00 pm-8:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

About the provider

Pacific Martial Arts was founded on June 1, 1996, and Matt Smith opened the school in July 1996. Matt Smith is the Founder and Head Instructor, and the leadership team also includes Aaron Thai, Billy Ramos, Cary Weigant, Dennis Abrego, Eduardo Crema, Grand Master Ramiro Estallilia, Greg Asbury, Jaime Visitation, Jason Hannen, Josh Dolarian, Nikko Reyes, Pete Sierra, Randy George, Sven Dobbs, Ryan Wagoner, Terry Schneider, Tracy Mello, and Trevor Turner. The school states that it trains over 700 students, has 36 active black belts teaching and training under one roof, and does not hand out participation belts or fake praise.

Kids are grouped by age and development, typically ages 5-10 together and ages 10-16 together. Competition is optional for kids; about 10% compete. The school says it does not hand out participation belts or fake praise.

What families say

“PMA is my third academy. By the end of the first couple years, many of the students and instructors became close friends. Now, over a decade later, they are some of my closest. The level of instruction is top notch. But the human aspect sets them apart. They will teach you martial arts and/or wresting, and they will lead by example on making better people. Excellent role models for kids.” — Jonathan R.

Last updated September 20, 2026.