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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Upland
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Upland, 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 — 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
- 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 lp.allianceupland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (909) 969-1125
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 AM, 3–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Once I saw the patience the professor and coach had with the children it was a no brainer to send my daughter ( who is stubborn,shy and detests all things new).”
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What members say
“Coach Ryan is a amazing instructor very patient and understanding with the students and their abilities.”
“The people here are incredibly supportive, disciplined and friendly, making it a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“The people here are incredibly supportive, disciplined and friendly, making it a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“She is thorough in teaching techniques, she is patient with helping you understand and she genuinely wants to help you be the best you can be.”
“Their kids program is awesome — the instructors are patient, encouraging, and know how to make learning fun while teaching discipline and confidence.”
“Now she is thriving in the program and has learned discipline, respect and become very resilient all thanks to the alliance team.”
From the reviews
This gym has the greatest treasure I could find in Jiu Jitsu, it is the result of the most dedicated person I know in the sport. For more than 15 years, teacher Mayra has been preparing to be the best professional in this sport and just as she was as an athlete, she is as a teacher.
Alliance Upland! Is my Oasis I’m always excited to come to class and learn. People here are very friendly and respectful. Professor Mayra is amazing and very knowledgeable. If you wanna start your journey in Jiujitsu look no further Alliance UPLAND!
Professor Mayra, and Mari are the heart of this jiujitsu academy very welcoming, friendly, polite. Prof.Mayra is very knowledgeable, friendly teacher, very informative.She explains every little detail. Mari welcomes you with open arms and a warm smile.
We absolutely love this place. Found it walking by a couple of weeks ago and it is just fantastics. Our daughter is 5 and has been warmly received with respect and care. The sessions are challenging and fun. The instructors treat the kids with respect while holding them accountable for their actions.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Upland
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Upland 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 Upland
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site