Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Lake Forest, CA

7 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Lake Forest have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

CFS Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

22821 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1606

+19494469959 Website Directions

California Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

29200 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92630-8714

+19494617898 Website Directions

Family Martial Arts Center BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

24301 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630-3627

+19494576127 Website Directions

Open Mat Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

26923 Fuerte Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630-8149

+19493257520 Website Directions

Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

22661 Lambert St #209, Lake Forest, CA 92630

9499514796 Website Directions

Orange County Shaolin Kung Fu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

22600 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1619

+19497018810 Website Directions

Villari's Martial Arts Centers BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

22642 Lambert Street, 403, Lake Forest, CA 92630

(949) 855-0210 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.