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BJJ Classes in Antioch, CA
Antioch has 5 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Pedra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy & Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Jiu Jitsu and Dreams
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Antioch Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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Good to know in Antioch
1 of the 5 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 Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy & Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu and Dreams and Antioch Jiu-Jitsu.
Plan your first class
This gym offers 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.
- Antioch Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (15)
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.
- Jiu Jitsu and Dreams ★★★★★ 5 (15)
- Antioch Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (15)
Kids & teen BJJ in Antioch
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.
- Pedra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (29)
- Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy & Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
- Jiu Jitsu and Dreams ★★★★★ 5 (15)
BJJ in Antioch: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Antioch?
- Most Antioch 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 Antioch gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 5 gyms in Antioch advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Antioch Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Antioch?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Antioch 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 Antioch?
- Yes — 4 Antioch gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.