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101 Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Goleta, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 101jiujitsugoleta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 805-681-1691
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending the kids kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu classes for over six years now.”
“Got to learn some clean no-gi techniques everyone there was really nice and welcoming.”
“Joe is so passionate about what he does and it's the first time since training in California I felt like I was getting constructive feedback so I could improve.”
Other martial arts here
“This is hands down the best kickboxing & MMA gym in the area.”
“My son has been attending the kids kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu classes for over six years now.”
“Our 9 year old daughter has been been taking Jiu Jitsu and wrestling classes here for 4 years and loves it.”
What members say
“Joe is so passionate about what he does and it's the first time since training in California I felt like I was getting constructive feedback so I could improve.”
“The gym has a great vibe—everyone was super welcoming and the training partners were tough but considerate.”
“The instruction was detailed and just when you think you’ve seen it all, you learn new little details.”
“My own journey through BJJ has been anything but easy but is arguably the best workout and best formalized training program I’ve ever attended.”
“John and the team are great with kids!”
“His gym is clean and organized too, which matters when you have full classes every night.”
From the reviews
Paragon has truly been a game-changer for me and my family. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, there’s something here for everyone. The programs—Jiujitsu, kickboxing, and beyond—are designed to meet you where you’re at. You bring the intensity, and the coaches bring the guidance and support.
Black belt, training for 19 years. I enjoy dropping into gyms when I travel and the owner Jon was world class. Super friendly, welcoming, and his students were a class act. The instruction was detailed and just when you think you’ve seen it all, you learn new little details.
The coaches are amazing, so patient and helpful yet still firm with the children. Our grandson absolutely loves going and is learning all the time. He really looks up to coaches Dan, Joe, John, Jose and Wyatt.
This is hands down the best kickboxing & MMA gym in the area. I tried them all. The owner John is such a kind person and really cares about his students and his community. His gym is clean and organized too, which matters when you have full classes every night. And the Coaches are amazing too.
New to BJJ? Start at 101 Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
101 Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 101 Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
