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BJJ Classes in Anaheim, CA

Anaheim has 10 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 9 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School

5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

1142 N Brookhurst St Ste 106, Anaheim, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush

4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

2993 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–14

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim

5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

428 N Lakeview Ave, Anaheim, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Barra West Anaheim

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

910 S Euclid St Suite D, Anaheim, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–15

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ease Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

5120 E La Palma Ave #105, Anaheim, CA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

1842 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Javier Blanchard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.1 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

2139 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Welcome to the Jungle Jiu Jitsu Boxing Orange

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

118 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

3151 W Coolidge Ave, Anaheim, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated strong technique & fundamentalsactive competition team

End Game Jiu Jitsu

4565 E Meadowhill Ave, Anaheim, CA

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Good to know in Anaheim

2 of the 10 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School, Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim, Gracie Barra West Anaheim and West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School and Gracie Barra West Anaheim run women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Anaheim

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Anaheim: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Anaheim?
Most Anaheim gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Anaheim gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 10 gyms in Anaheim advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School, Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush, Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Anaheim?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Anaheim gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Anaheim?
Yes — 9 Anaheim gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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