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Absolute Grappling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lake Forest, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 absolutegrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 775-0766
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 12–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“FYI, we drive all the way from Anaheim Hills because here we found positive energy and attention to every kid’s needs that we couldn’t find in other places.”
Other martial arts here
“My boys love their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing classes and are looking forward to give the rest of the classes a try.”
“Wrestling coach ferdaws and mohammad are responsible and full of experience,my kids got big differences after he attended this GYM.”
What members say
“If you want to learn how to grapple or do jiu jitsu, this place has great instructors that are very hands-on and patient with the students.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, and you can feel the sense of community as soon as you walk in.”
“The instructors not only taught valuable skills but also fostered a sense of community that made us feel like family.”
“My kids have not only improved their jiu-jitsu but also gained so much confidence and discipline since starting here.”
From the reviews
Highly recommend. As a parent I love seeing my daughter and son train. The environment created is welcoming and pleasant. All the kids work hard and the professors do such a great job of retaining their attention... which all parents know how difficult this can be at times.
Absolute BJJ is amazing! Coaches Jawad, Ferdaws, and Hassan are fantastic with kids. They’re patient, encouraging, and really know how to make learning fun. My kids have not only improved their jiu-jitsu but also gained so much confidence and discipline since starting here.
Excellent academy. I train at the sister academy in Irvine but will be coming here a few days a week. Space looks great, mats are on point, and the professors are world renowned.
Thank you Absolute Grappling Academy for the drop in session! This location is perfect if you are staying at the Springhill Suites across the street for a work trip.
New to BJJ? Start at Absolute Grappling Academy
Absolute Grappling Academy 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 Absolute Grappling Academy
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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