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BJJ Classes in Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys has 2 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Van Nuys
1 of the 2 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 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training 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.
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys ★★★★★ 4.9 (103)
- Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training ★★★★★ 5 (50)
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.
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys ★★★★★ 4.9 (103)
- Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training ★★★★★ 5 (50)
Kids & teen BJJ in Van Nuys
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.
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys ★★★★★ 4.9 (103)
- Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training ★★★★★ 5 (50)
BJJ in Van Nuys: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Van Nuys?
- Most Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Van Nuys advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Van Nuys, Califa Jiu Jitsu CLA Training. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Van Nuys?
- 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?
- Yes — 2 Van Nuys 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.