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BJJ Classes in Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

1214 17th St, Santa Ana, CA

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

Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

2781 W MacArthur Blvd Unit F1, Santa Ana, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

3771 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Santa Ana California

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

2201 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 10–15

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

DOWNTOWN JIU JITSU

4.7 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

515 N Sycamore St #101, Santa Ana, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

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

Hustle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

1631 17th St G, Santa Ana, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial expert, high-level coachingstrong technique & fundamentals

RiseCore Private Jiu-Jitsu Studio

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

1800 E Garry Ave #101, Santa Ana, CA

BJJ gym Competition team Affiliated strong technique & fundamentals

Good to know in Santa Ana

5 of the 7 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 Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu, Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Santa Ana California, and 1 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Hustle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs 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 Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Santa Ana?
Most Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Santa Ana advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Santa Ana California. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Santa Ana?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Yes — 5 Santa Ana gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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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