Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts - Lathrop, California

Robert Hendricks

This is a great academy and state of the art facility. You will find everything you need here and nothing you do not. They have an excellent kids program, with talented instructors. This place changed my life and I highly recommend it. No matter what your fitness level, come in and try a class, you will be very impressed. It has been the greatest gift I ever gave to myself and has made a positive impact on everyone in my life. Please do not hesitate or tell yourself when I get in shape, then. You have everything to gain and zero to lose. I am in my late 40's and in the best shape of my life, but I did not start out that way. Every week I got a little better, and a little stronger. Thank you Cortez Martial Arts and the Charles Gracie Team.

Andrew Barton

I signed up with my niece at the end of November 2021, three months ago. We go to the adult Muay Thai classes 5 days a week, and love it. I joined to support my niece and to get into shape, but I really enjoy it and have really noticed positive changes.

I have lost 20 lbs and am still loosing weight (235-215) and no longer take medication on the daily for heartburn. I went to the doctor yesterday and she asked what I had changed because all my numbers were outstanding and was closer to a healthy weight (less fat.)

The warm up exercises in the beginning are rough, but accommodations are made for those who can’t do the full thing. The instruction and motivation given from Coach Cliff and the other instructors is top notch. All the students are respectful, but still have fun.

TLDR: I was old and fat, I am now old and less fat, and have enjoyed the process of getting healthy. Learning the sport for me is a vinous, but I do feel confident I could hold my own in a Muay Thai match.

Andrew Byrum

If you are looking for a place that treats you like family and not like a customer than this is the spot. I first brought my son here almost ten years ago and I took my time to research where I was deciding on. My son was diagnosed with ADHD. The school and family were set on medicating him but I thought this would be a much better alternative worth trying and it was the best decision I ever made. Jason became a father figure to my son when he needed it the most. My crazy work schedule wouldn't allow me the time to always be there for him but Jason was there during their sessions. He gave him advice, discipline and a sense of confidence he didn't have before. I could go on and on but to the point, this is a awesome place.

Rosario Arroyo

My daughter, niece and nephew are in wrestling and the coaches are great! Everyone’s very friendly including the owner. If my daughter continues wrestling we will definitely be back once her season in high school is over.

Jameela Brown

I highly recommend Cortez Martial Arts Academy! We recently enrolled our 4 yr old daughter to begin Muy Thai classes. She absolutely loves going to class. The teachers are all very friendly and take the time to show her how to do every move and never make her feel like she is doing a bad job. She especially loves ending each class running away during dodge ball. So happy we decided to take her here.

Erika Pinilla

My daughter is in Muay Thai and my niece, who lives in Florida, comes and continues her Jiu Jitsu training while visiting. They both have enjoyed their time here. The instructors are helpful, patient, they have great attitudes, and make an effort to keep it fun for everyone. Really great place, I highly recommend it.

Alex Rodriguez

I've had my daughter with Cortez full circle and doing Muay Thai for a little over 6 months and in that time she's improved her skills drastically. She's also had a boost of confidence and made a lot of new friends there. I definitely recommend for anybody thinking about enrolling their kids in a martial arts program!

Ali H

First let me start by saying this place is ridiculous when it comes to communication. Witch is why I took my child out of this establishment. Once I did i still was required to pay the monthly bill witch I feel is unacceptable if my child is not going here why should I continue to pay if you don’t pay they will rack up a bill and put it on your credit report. It’s very unprofessional witch is why so many children as well as staff have left over the years. If they are upset with the parent it seems as if they take it out on the children I’m very unsatisfied with the establishment over all. Just here to warn other parents. So you don’t end up in the same predicament I am in.