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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Yucaipa, 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
- 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 alliancejiujitsuyucaipa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-810-9807
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 6:30–10 am |
The classes they run
“My son has been with Alliance for sometime now, He originally started at the Redlands location and then they opened up shop here in Yucaipa.”
“Good seminars with world class competitors like nicky Rod and Jay Rod and many others coming soon.”
“I totally recommend it to everyone, you'll find excellent training, good service, learn Jiu-Jitsu and also self-defense.”
“Both beginners and seasoned practitioners can find value in their structured classes, which emphasize discipline, loyalty, respect, and personal growth.”
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What members say
“The Yucaipa location maintains the high standards of its parent team, offering world-class instruction while fostering a sense of family and camaraderie among its students.”
“Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa has earned a stellar reputation for providing a top-tier training environment with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere.”
“Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa has earned a stellar reputation for providing a top-tier training environment with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere.”
“I'm writing on my experiences as the parent of a child enrolled in the Jiu Jitsu Kids program at Alliance Yucaipa for the past 2 years.”
“Good seminars with world class competitors like nicky Rod and Jay Rod and many others coming soon.”
“Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa has earned a stellar reputation for providing a top-tier training environment with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere.”
From the reviews
Truly a wonderful school. Everyone is amazing! The atmosphere here is welcoming, full of friendly people to train with, and the sense of community is strong from the moment you walk in. The classes are well-structured, great BJJ program for both Kids and Adults. Great facility with new mats and plenty of parking.
Alliance is the best place to learn jiu jitsu and experience what it’s like to be a part of a jiu jitsu family! World class athletes and beginners alike have something to learn at Alliance.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa has earned a stellar reputation for providing a top-tier training environment with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Located on Yucaipa Boulevard, this gym is part of the prestigious Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team, which is known worldwide for its competitive success, having won numerous…
Learning so much each class! So grateful I found this gym. Everyone is so encouraging and willing to teach me and roll with me. The professor and coaches are very knowledgeable and cater the class to each student's needs. Love it here and I'll keep coming back!
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa 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 Alliance Jiu Jitsu Yucaipa
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