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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Redlands, California
Part of Alliance
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 (ages 3–5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule allianceinlandempire.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-480-4946
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am, 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“*1 year review* My son (now 9 yrs old) started with Alliance in Redlands a year ago and I can say it has been an awesome experience for us both.”
“We have a great women's class, wonderful professors and more!”
“If you want to become a high level competitor.”
“My girls are learning to communicate better, speak up for themselves and others while learning self defense techniques they can use throughout life.”
“If it’s going to be your first time getting into jiu jitsu I highly suggest going to Alliance Jiu Jitsu Academy Inland Empire.”
Other martial arts here
“I ended up watching classes and interviewing coaches at eight different local martial arts studios in disciplines including karate, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and taekwondo.”
“I ended up watching classes and interviewing coaches at eight different local martial arts studios in disciplines including karate, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and taekwondo.”
What members say
“Sunny (The Head Instructor) is very knowledgeable and detailed when it comes to BJJ fundamentals, as well as the other Coaches.”
“If it’s going to be your first time getting into jiu jitsu I highly suggest going to Alliance Jiu Jitsu Academy Inland Empire.”
“Professor Mel is very welcoming and I love how she explains on how to do different techniques even though I don’t understand it yet haha!”
“As a new student, you get to participate in warm-ups and technique training, then you must watch the final randori ("sparing" or "rolling") portion of the class.”
“Before joining Alliance, I mapped out the area and visited some of the best reviewed kids programs.”
“If you want to become a high level competitor.”
From the reviews
Alliance Inland Empire is more than just a gym, it's a family. We have a great women's class, wonderful professors and more! I absolutely love being a part of the community here.
This is an updated review. Since the new ownership. I am very pleased at the direction that this gym has taken with background checks and instruction/ instructors. Andrew is amazing and so is all the staff there. I do feel like the people of this gym are safe and protected in their hands.
*1 year review* My son (now 9 yrs old) started with Alliance in Redlands a year ago and I can say it has been an awesome experience for us both. The level of engagement from the entire coaching staff is top notch! Before joining Alliance, I mapped out the area and visited some of the best reviewed kids programs.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu | Inland Empire is amazing 👏🏼 From the owners down to the coaches and staff. A very huge thing for myself is that we have two very awesome women who teach here Professor Mel and the kids Coach Laura who I feel are a very positive influence on my little girls showing them that even women can be…
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire 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 Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire
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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