Steadfast Martial Arts

Steadfast Martial Arts offers Kids Jiu Jitsu, Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Youth Muay Thai, Youth Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Muay Thai. The kids and youth classes listed in the program schedule are Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 6-9 on Mon and Wed, 4:00-5:00 pm; Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu for ages 7-13 on Tue and Thu, 5:00-6:00 pm; Youth Muay Thai for ages 10-14 on Mon and Sat, 5:00-6:00 pm and Sat, 10:00-11:00 am; and Youth Wrestling for ages 9-14 on Wed, 5:00-6:00 pm.

Programs

• Kids Jiu Jitsu — 6-9 · Mon and Wed, 4:00-5:00 pm
• Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu — 7-13 · Tue and Thu, 5:00-6:00 pm
• Youth Muay Thai — 10-14 · Mon and Sat, 5:00-6:00 pm; Sat, 10:00-11:00 am
• Youth Wrestling — 9-14 · Wed, 5:00-6:00 pm
• Jiu Jitsu — youth and adults
• Wrestling — youth and adults
• Muay Thai — youth and adults

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Kids classes are listed on Mon/Wed 4:00-5:00 pm for ages 6-9, Tue/Thu 5:00-6:00 pm for ages 7-13, and youth classes on Mon 5:00-6:00 pm, Wed 5:00-6:00 pm, and Sat 10:00-11:00 am for ages 9-14/10-14. Adult classes are listed throughout the week for Muay Thai, Gi Jiu Jitsu, Nogi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, striking open mat, and BJJ open mat.

About the provider

Steadfast Martial Arts is led by Caleb Khan, Jon Lawrence, Anita Shammee, Gian Traverso, and Alan Joyce. Jon began Muay Thai training in 2010, Caleb began his jiu-jitsu career in 2007, and Anita trained in Enshin Karate for 15 years and received her Black Belt in 2024. Caleb Khan is a black belt under Eduardo Fraga and Ralph Gracie, and Anita Shammee won 5 world championships from 2012 to 2016 and received her Black Belt from Eduardo Fraga in 2024. Jon Lawrence started KickSmart, a program that combined Muay Thai training with meditation in public schools all over Richmond and Oakland, and he also offered free kickboxing training to Oakland youth during COVID.

• Adult Muay Thai — all levels · Mon, Wed, and Sat
• Adult Gi Jiu Jitsu — all levels · Mon and Fri
• Adult Nogi Jiu Jitsu — all levels · Mon and Sat
• Adult Beginner Nogi Jiu Jitsu — beginners · Tue and Thu, 6:00-7:00 pm
• Adult Wrestling — advanced · Wed, 6:00-7:00 pm

Members are described as being able to train hard and feel safe. There is an open gym for members only on Monday 12-2.

Last updated October 5, 2026.