Steadfast Martial Arts

Steadfast Martial Arts offers training in Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. The program includes options for both youth and adults and welcomes walk-ins. Members train in state-of-the-art training spaces within an inclusive training facility that is described as a safe space for all skill levels and ages.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

The leadership team includes Caleb Khan, who is an instructor, competitor, and the head of the grappling program; Jon Lawrence, who is the Muay Thai coach for both youth and adults; Anita Shammee, who is an instructor and black belt; Gian Traverso, who is the wrestling coach; and Alan Joyce, who is a Jiu-Jitsu instructor. Caleb Khan is a black belt under Eduardo Fraga and Ralph Gracie and began his jiu-jitsu career in 2007 at Ralph Gracie Berkeley. Jon Lawrence began his Muay Thai training at Cheetah Muay Thai in Oakland in 2010, took his training to Rawai Muay Thai in 2014, taught PE in Richmond for two years, started KickSmart to combine Muay Thai training with meditation in public schools in Richmond and Oakland, began coaching youth and adults at PFMMA in Albany associated with UFC veteran Tyson Griffin, and brought his efforts to Guardian Gym in Oakland to offer free kickboxing training to Oakland youth. Anita Shammee began her martial arts journey at age 8 in Enshin Karate under Nima Mazhari in Falls Church, VA, trained there for 15 years, won 5 world championships from 2012 to 2016, began training jiu-jitsu at Ralph Gracie Berkeley in 2016, and received her black belt from Eduardo Fraga in 2024. The program states that it believes in fostering strength, skill, and confidence through inclusive and rigorous training. The organization notes © 2025 Steadfast Martial Arts.

Last updated April 4, 2026.