This directory lists martial arts academies specializing specifically in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) rather than mixed striking disciplines. These facilities focus exclusively on ground grappling, leverage-based submissions, and positional control in both Gi and No-Gi formats. Before contacting a school, verify whether their schedule aligns with beginner fundamental blocks and if they supply loaner gear for trial classes.
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Boran Jiu-Jitsu
1548 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3816
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Costa Mesa Kendo Dojo
254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1125 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3993
Napa 2
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Carlson Gracie Napa Valley / MARINHO JIU-JITSU
901 Trancas St, Napa, CA 94558
Thu, 28 May 2026 01:51
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Napa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
818 Jackson St, Napa, CA 94559-1322
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:41
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Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4616 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA 92120-4133
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Tama Jiu-Jitsu
3780 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
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Gracie Barra San Marcos - Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense
700 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078-3996
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
684 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069-3005
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Daruma Dojo
548 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6116
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Kuleana Jiu-Jitsu
1133 Sonora Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5384
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HumanArtwork Jiu Jitsu
30115 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301-4336
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:01:30
Alpine 1
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Alpine Jiu-Jitsu
1347 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901-3853
Monday: 5:30 am - 6:30 am
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DM Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
17413 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706-6746
Belmont 1
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Signature of Jiu-Jitsu
915 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002-2207
Brawley 1
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Carlson Gracie Brawley
632 Main St, Brawley, CA 92227
Carson 1
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MCBJJ - Marcelo Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
441 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745-2767
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Warrior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3300 E Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94552-6700
Chico 1
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Bruno Lima Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2515 Zanella Way, Chico, CA 95928-7158
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
241 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910-8279
Danville 1
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Warrior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
3470 Fostoria Way Ste B, Danville, CA 94526
El Cajon 1
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Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy
1043 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4804
4:15pm - 5:00pm
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Escondido Center for Martial Arts
1980 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Fairfax 1
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Black Sheep Jiu Jitsu
765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930-1764
Folsom 1
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CHECKMAT Folsom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
316 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630-2620
Gilroy 1
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Gilroy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
7560 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020-5879
Gridley 1
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GRIDLEY JIU JITSU ACADEMY
1788 CA-99, Gridley, CA 95948
Indio 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Indio
80150 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201-8359
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RYSK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
26548 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-5777
Lakewood 1
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DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5543 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
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Rolling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
44920 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536-7260
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JG Academy Livermore Jiu-Jitsu
1855 1st St, Livermore, CA 94550-4401
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
6376 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803-4827
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Flow State Jiu-Jitsu
2750 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1063
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Nino Schembri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1005 Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6215
Friday @ 6:30 PM
Monterey 1
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AOE Jiu Jitsu
2440 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-6831
Novato 1
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North Bay Jiu Jitsu
5420 Nave Dr, Novato, CA 94949-6406
Oakley 1
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Growth Mindset Collective
2031 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561-3302
Mon - Fri 9:00 am
Orange 1
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OC Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
3702 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869-3816
Orland 1
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Bruno Lima BJJ Orland
430 Walker St, Orland, CA 95963-1349
Oroville 1
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Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy
2120 Bird St, Oroville, CA 95965-4915
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Swanson MMA
77804 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211-1143
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Payback Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
583 W 10th St, Pittsburg, CA 94565-1801
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Tri-Valley Judo
1262 Quarry Ln, Pleasanton, CA 94566-4733
Ramona 1
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Ramona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Center
2102 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065-2519
Mon: 3:25–8:15
Redlands 1
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire
1902 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374-2800
Mon,Wed,Fri 5:30am-6:30am, Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8:30am-9:30am, Mon,Wed,Fri 4:30pm-9pm, Tue,Thu 4pm-9pm
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
701 Arguello St, Redwood City, CA 94063-1357
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Gracie Barra Roseville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5020 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747-4405
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Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1021 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673-6237
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1313 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133-4708
San Jose 1
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
14800 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
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Marco Nascimento BJJ
1717 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402-3025
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Warrior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
2001 Omega Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583-1211
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Claudio Franca
1658 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1706
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Dojo by Leo Vieira / Jiu Jitsu
350 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Sonoma 1
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Sonoma Valley Jiu Jitsu
555 5th St W, Sonoma, CA 95476-6831
Tarzana 1
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Jean Jacques Machado Academy
18730 Oxnard St #201, Tarzana, CA 91356
Temecula 1
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Dedicated Jiu-Jitsu
31045 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592-3085
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Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
1969 Peabody Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687-6202
Visalia 1
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Resilience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
6624 W Pershing Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
523 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4301
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Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
20951 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-6696
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Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Yorba Linda
19809 Esperanza Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886-6400
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Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1215 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991-3600
Also in California
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools2,046
- Kids Martial Arts Classes1,691
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools1,404
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs671
- MMA Gyms651
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes647
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools638
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes631
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies630
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies435
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops276
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training199
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults189
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults133
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults128
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes127
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs99
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools95
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies66
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes54
Good to know
How much do monthly Jiu-Jitsu membership fees cost?
Unlimited BJJ memberships in the US average $140 to $230 per month depending on location and instructor rank. Expect an additional upfront cost of $90 to $160 for an academy-approved Gi or $60 to $100 for a No-Gi rashguard set.
Do I need prior martial arts experience or advanced fitness to start?
No prior experience or elite athletic conditioning is required to begin training. Most BJJ schools offer structured 8- to 12-week fundamental programs that teach basic breakfalls, escapes, and positional hierarchy at a controlled pace.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes?
Gi training uses a traditional heavy jacket and pants, allowing fabric grips that slow the pace and emphasize technical leverage. No-Gi training relies on body friction, wrist control, and neck hooks, resulting in a faster-paced session closer to wrestling.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in California can browse 65 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in California should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 65 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.