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A-Team Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garden Grove, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule a-teambjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 898-2340
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The beginner class helps build and reinforce fundamentals, while the advanced class goes deeper into techniques, systems, and strategy for both self defense and competition.”
“Ali impressed the importance of discipline, confidence, focus and school work in the kids class which helped to build confidence and the ability to defend themselves in my girls.”
“There's so much attention to detail combined with regular sparring, so it's no surprise that the kids here do great at tournaments.”
“From the first day we stepped into our private lesson with coach Luis we were immediately met with smiles and a positive attitude.”
“Train in the morning or night with about 10-11 different times each week with structured classes or open mat.”
“The beginner class helps build and reinforce fundamentals, while the advanced class goes deeper into techniques, systems, and strategy for both self defense and competition.”
“The beginner class helps build and reinforce fundamentals, while the advanced class goes deeper into techniques, systems, and strategy for both self defense and competition.”
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What members say
“Master Ali, Coach Luis, and Coach CJ have cultivated an amazing environment to start and accelerate your BJJ journey.”
“We had no experience with martial arts but were looking for a great way to exercise and learn self defense at the same time.”
“If you’re looking for a jiu-jitsu gym with highly knowledgeable coaches who treat your child like family while still being firm and structured, A-Team Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”
“The coaches take the time to explain details, adjust techniques based on body type and experience, and focus on techniques that actually work.”
“The beginner class helps build and reinforce fundamentals, while the advanced class goes deeper into techniques, systems, and strategy for both self defense and competition.”
“The gym is clean and well run, and the people make it easy to keep coming back.”
From the reviews
My two sons have been attending A-Team academy for the past 18 months as a mom I wasn’t sure how I felt about jujitsu as a sport. However, A-team has shown me all the different aspects that jujitsu has to offer not only is it a great sport for the boys to get exercise, but it has reinforced discipline, respect, good…
I'm very happy that I found A Team back when I was looking for a new school, all the staff is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I moved from my homecountry just to be able to train at A Team on regular basis.
Coach CJ, Coach Luis, and Coach Chris are amazing coaches. They have so much knowledge and teach my girls in a way they can truly understand. Most importantly, my girls are able to apply what they learn right away when they’re rolling and sprawling.
I now believe everyone should learn some Jiu-Jitsu, doesn't matter how old you are. Just find a good place close and convenient to your home or work. If Westminster is one of those places then you are in luck as they are right off the 405, come check them out and tey out a class.
New to BJJ? Start at A-Team Jiu Jitsu
A-Team Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 A-Team Jiu Jitsu
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.
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