Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts

Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Gi and No-Gi styles, plus classes for kids and adults. Its kid programs include Tiny Samurais, Little Samurais, Junior Samurais, Kids MMA, and Thrive Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals. Tiny Samurais meets Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45 PM to 4:25 PM, Little Samurais meets Monday from 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM and Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM, Junior Samurais meets Monday at 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM for No-Gi and Tuesday through Thursday at 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM for Gi, and Kids MMA meets Friday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Programs

• Tiny Samurais — 4-6 years · Mon, Thu, Fri 3:45 PM-4:25 PM · $250 per month · Introduces youngest warriors to martial arts with playful movement, first steps of discipline, and smiles.
• Little Samurais — 6-9 years · Mon 4:30 PM-5:25 PM; Tue-Thu 4:30 PM-5:25 PM · $250 per month · Builds confidence and discipline with a strong self-defense foundation.
• Junior Samurais — 10-14 years · Mon (No-Gi) 5:30 PM-6:25 PM; Tue-Thu (Gi) 5:30 PM-6:25 PM · $250 per month · Emphasizes sharpening skills and deepening discipline.
• Thrive Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals — 14+ · Mon 6:00 PM-6:30 PM (No-Gi); Mon 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (No-Gi); Wed 6:00 PM-6:30 PM (Gi); Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Gi); Thu 5:30 PM-6:30 PM (Gi); Thu 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Gi)
• All-Level Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi — All · Mon 6:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM
• All-Level Jiu-Jitsu Gi — All · Mon 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (No-Gi); Mon 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (Gi); Tue 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Gi); Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Gi); Thu 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Gi); Thu 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (Gi)
• Kids MMA — 7-12 · Fri 4:30 PM-6:00 PM · $100 per month · Designed for young warriors.
• Muay Thai with Coach Felix — 13+ · Tue 7:40 PM-8:40 PM; Thu 7:40 PM-8:40 PM · $185 per month · Fun, supportive training for all levels; builds confidence, fitness, and striking skills.
• Pilates with Claudia — 12+ · Mon 6:30 PM-7:30 PM; Tue 5:20 PM-6:20 PM; Wed 6:30 PM-7:30 PM; Thu 5:20 PM-6:20 PM; Fri 6:30 PM-7:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM · Inclusive Pilates class with Cláudia Stephens; supportive and welcoming.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — kids and adults · A grappling-based martial art taught in Gi and No-Gi styles, focusing on technique, control, and confidence.
• Law Enforcement Training — adults only · Programs designed to build tactical skills, fitness, and decision-making for safe, effective performance in real-world policing.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $100–$250 per month
• Facility hours: Mon 12:00 PM-1:30 PM and 3:00 PM-9:00 PM; Tue 3:00 PM-9:00 PM; Wed 3:00 PM-9:00 PM; Thu 12:00 PM-1:30 PM and 3:00 PM-9:00 PM; Fri 4:30 PM-6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-12:30 PM; Sun closed

About the provider

Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts lists Odilon "Oj" Domingues as Head Professor and Owner, Debra Arana as Professor, Claudia Pagnoncelli Stephens as Instructor, and Felix Deydish as Coach. The program says it has 10+ years of history. Its mission statement includes: Family. Discipline. Confidence. Respect. Resilience. Thrive With Us. Martial art. Strong Mind. Strong Body. Unbreakable Spirit. The page also says it has 150+ happy students and that San Mateo County declared May 28, 2025 as "Professor OJ Domingues Day" throughout San Mateo County.

What families say

“Being an African American dad, it's important to me that my daughter learns discipline and confidence in a supportive environment. Thrive has been exceptional in that regard. It's a place where every kid is seen and valued.” — Catherine Grace

“Thrive Jiu Jitsu is simply fantastic. The instructors are knowledgeable and genuinely care about each child's progress. We've seen such positive changes in our kids since they started.” — From a Proud Parent

“We recently moved to Pacifica and were looking for a place where our kids could make friends and feel supported. Thrive welcomed us like family. The environment is safe, uplifting, and full of positive energy.” — From a Happy Guardian

Last updated October 30, 2026.