upcoming events
JG Academy Summer Bash 2026
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL JG ACADEMY SUMMER BASH! THIS EVENT IS JAM PACKED FULL OF COMMUNITY FUN, SWIMMING (LIFEGUARDS WILL BE ON DUTY), ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, GAMES, MUSIC (DJ FROM 5-9PM), DANCING, BBQ, DRINKS (BRING ANYTHING SPECIAL YOU MAY WANT), AND MUCH MORE! ALL INSTRUCTORS, MEMBERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS ARE ALL WELCOME TO JOIN IN. LET’S SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT FOR JG ACADEMY/ASPIRE TO INSPIRE!
DAY & TIME: SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 2026 · 2:00PM START TIME (DJ FROM 5-9PM)
LOCATION: JG ACADEMY FRENCH CAMP “THE RANCH”
10235 S HOLMES RD, FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
COST: $20 EACH ADULT/CHILD WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET (FREE FOR KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 3).
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
ALCOHOL AVAILABLE TO ANYONE 21+ - OUR BARTENDER WILL BE CHECKING ID’S, SO BE SURE TO BRING YOURS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS IF YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC PREFERENCE.
WE WILL NOT BE TRAINING JIU JITSU AT THIS EVENT. DRESS FOR SWIMMING, DANCING, AND HAVING FUN OFF THE MATS!
Kid’s Summer Camp at JG French Camp
looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your kid this summer? bring them out here to the ranch for jiu jitsu classes, HEALTHY SNACKS, drinks, pool time, ranch animal time, games, and more!
available to all kids ages 6+. no experience required - all experience levels are welcome.
camp days meet on monday, tuesday, and wednesday from 9am-1pm. sign up for just 1 week or sign up for both!
- week 1: july 13, 14, and 15
- week 2: july 20, 21, and 22
PLEASE bring: Your kid will need the following for our camp days:
- packed lunch (we will have snacks and drinks but not full meals)
- Gi & belt for training
- swim suit and towel if planning to swim (must have swimming experience)
- change of clothes as needed
camps led by: professors marco, thaynara, erica, or javier gomez
all classes are in the gi (uniform). we will have gis available for purchase if needed
Cost:
- 1 week only: $200 (you get to choose the week that works best for you)
- both weeks: $350 (includes week 1 & 2)
- family discount: ENTER FAMCAMP50 AT CHECKOUT for $50 OFF ON 2nd FAMILY MEMBER SIGN UPS. (IF MORE THAN 2, PLEASE PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER TICKETS SEPARATELY TO BE ABLE TO REDEEM ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER DISCOUNTS)
Women’s Jiu jitsu class
This class is for ladies of all levels - beginner through black belt. Connect with other women in the community while growing our Jiu Jitsu together.
DAY & TIME: Saturday June 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION: JG Academy French Camp
10235 S Holmes Rd, French Camp, CA 95231
AGES: Available to all girls ages 10+
COST:
- Members: FREE! You can also bring 1 FREE guest for their 1st visit
- Non-Members: $15/drop in
SIGN UP HERE (NON-MEMBERS)
ADULTS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up Adults gi competition training is perfect for STUDENTS who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
When: Sunday May 17TH at 11:00AM (after our kids COMP class)
led by: professor MARCO MENDES
cost:
members: this comp class is free to all members of jg academy and aspire to inspire affiliates.
non-members: drop in $30. all gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop-in here.
see you at the ranch!
KIDS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up Kids Gi Competition Training is perfect for students who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. Pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
Ages: This class is available to kids 8 years old and up
When: Sunday May 17th at 9:30AM (Before our Adult’s Competition Class)
Led by: Professor Marco Mendes
Cost:
Members: This Comp Class is free to all members of JG Academy and Aspire to Inspire affiliates.
Non-Members: Drop in $30. All gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop in here.
See you at the ranch!
ADULTS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up Adults gi competition training is perfect for STUDENTS who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
When: sunday APRIL 26TH at 11:00AM (after our kids COMP class)
led by: professor MARCO MENDES
cost:
members: this comp class is free to all members of jg academy and aspire to inspire affiliates.
non-members: drop in $30. all gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop-in here.
see you at the ranch!
KIDS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up Kids Gi Competition Training is perfect for students who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. Pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
Ages: This class is available to kids 8 years old and up
When: Sunday April 26th at 9:30AM (Before our Adult’s Competition Class)
Led by: Professor Marco Mendes
Cost:
Members: This Comp Class is free to all members of JG Academy and Aspire to Inspire affiliates.
Non-Members: Drop in $30. All gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop in here.
See you at the ranch!
Women’s Introduction to BJJ workshop
IF YOU’RE A FEMALE, NEW TO THE SPORT OF JIU JITSU AND WANTING TO LEARN THE BASICS WITH OTHER NEW FEMALES, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
LEARN THE BASICS, CONNECT WITH OTHER WOMEN, TRY SOMETHING NEW, AND BUILD LASTING MEMORIES WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN THIS WORKSHOP, WE WILL BE COVERING THE FOLLOWING: MINDFULLY WARMING UP AND COOLING DOWN THE BODY, SELF-DEFENSE, BEGINNER JIU JITSU MOVEMENTS, AND OPEN SHARING WITH Q&A.
DAY & TIME: SATURDAY APRIL 11TH FROM 11:00AM-12:00PM
LED BY: PROFESSOR THAYNARA
LOCATION: JG FRENCH CAMP
AGES: AVAILABLE TO ALL FEMALES AGES 10+
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL FEMALES. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
ADULTS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up adultsgi competition training is perfect for STUDENTS who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
When: sunday MARCH 22nd at 11:00AM (after our kids COMP class)
led by: professor Javier Gomez
cost:
members: this comp class is free to all members of jg academy and aspire to inspire affiliates.
non-members: drop in $30. all gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop-in here.
see you at the ranch!
KIDS GI COMPETITION CLASS
This pop up KidsGi Competition Training is perfect for students who have upcoming competitions or just want to enhance their performance on the mats. Pop up just means we don’t have them every week, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can!
Ages: This class is available to kids 8 years old and up
When: Sunday March 22nd at 9:30AM (Before our Adult’s Competition Class)
Led by: Professor Javier Gomez
Cost:
Members: This Comp Class is free to all members of JG Academy and Aspire to Inspire affiliates.
Non-Members: Drop in $30. All gyms and students are welcome to join us. Purchase drop in here.
See you at the ranch!
ADULTS GI COMPETITION CLASS
THIS ADULT GI COMPETITION TRAINING IS PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE UPCOMING COMPETITIONS OR JUST WANT TO ENHANCE THEIR PERFORMANCE ON THE MATS.
WHEN: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH AT 11AM (AFTER OUR KIDS COMP CLASS)
LED BY: PROFESSOR MARCO MENDES (2026 BLACK BELT NO-GI WORLD & PAN NO-GI CHAMPION)
COST:
MEMBERS: THIS COMP CLASS IS FREE TO ALL MEMBERS OF JG ACADEMY AND ASPIRE TO INSPIRE AFFILIATES. JUST SHOW UP READY TO TRAIN.
NON-MEMBERS: DROP IN $30. ALL GYMS AND STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. YOU CAN PURCHASE HERE.
SEE YOU AT THE RANCH!
KIDS GI COMPETITION CLASS
THIS KIDS GI COMPETITION TRAINING IS PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE UPCOMING COMPETITIONS OR JUST WANT TO ENHANCE THEIR PERFORMANCE ON THE MATS.
WHEN: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH AT 9:30AM AND WE (BEFORE OUR ADULTS COMP CLASS)
LED BY: PROFESSOR MARCO MENDES (2026 BLACK BELT NO-GI WORLD & PAN NO-GI CHAMPION)
COST:
MEMBERS: THIS COMP CLASS IS FREE TO ALL MEMBERS OF JG ACADEMY AND ASPIRE TO INSPIRE AFFILIATES. JUST SHOW UP READY TO TRAIN.
NON-MEMBERS: DROP IN $30. ALL GYMS AND STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. YOU CAN PURCHASE HERE.
SEE YOU AT THE RANCH!
Marco’s Birthday Open Mat & Charity
MARCO’S BIRTHDAY WISH IS TO HAVE AN OPEN MAT FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY & TO RAISE MONEY FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL.
OPEN MAT STARTS AT 11AM AND IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AND ALL GYMS (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A JG AFFILIATE) - LET’S ALL ROLL TOGETHER!
THE COST IS FREE TO JOIN, BUT WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS THAT WILL ALL GO TOWARD ST. JUDE - LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER!
IF YOU PLAN TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK ON THE EVENT TO OPEN OUR DONATION OPTION OR IN PERSON VIA CASH OR VENMO. WE WILL TOTAL EVERYTHING UP AT THE END OF THE DAY AND WILL POST OURSELVES SENDING THE TOTAL DONATION AMOUNT TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. THANK YOU FOR EVERY DOLLAR RECEIVED.
LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST BIRTHDAY CHARITY OPEN MAT! SEE YOU THERE. (NO SIGN UP REQUIRED)
GRAND OPENING: seminar + open mat
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF JG ACADEMY FRENCH CAMP! Come celebrate with us for a seminar, open mat, and festivities to follow!
11:00 AM - 12:00 pm gi seminar led by marco mendes & thaynara victoria
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM OPEN MAT + hanging out
FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE
RAFFLE
and more (you know we’re always full of surprises)
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. JUST SHOW UP READY FOR ROLLING AND A GREAT TIME WITH COMMUNITY. see you there!
pop-up Open Mat
A pop-up simply means that we don’t offer this every week, so be sure to enjoy it while you can! All academies and students are welcome to join for free! Please bring your gi and/or no-gi attire to train in. we are looking forward to sharing our Sunday afternoon with you!
Seminar: izadora cristina + open mat
Come learn from one of the most accomplished female black belt jiu jitsu athletes out there!
4-5pm Seminar in the Gi
5-6pm Open Mat
This is a donation-based seminar. please donate what you can
pop-up Open Mat
A pop-up simply means that we don’t offer this every week, so be sure to enjoy it while you can! All academies and students are welcome to join for free! Please bring your gi and/or no-gi attire to train in. we are looking forward to sharing our Sunday afternoon with you!
