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Alpine Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alpine, 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alpinebjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-980-2691
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandson was talking about quitting, but yesterday 10/24/2033 after class, he came out with a big smile on his face!”
“This is a great sport for self dicipline, respect, and learning self defense.”
“He creates an environment that is both challenging and supportive, making it perfect for practitioners of all levels.”
What members say
“Great academy, great coaches and training partners and an awesome atmosphere.”
“He creates an environment that is both challenging and supportive, making it perfect for practitioners of all levels.”
“They have created a family atmosphere where they not only emphasize the martial art but impart valuable life lessons.”
“Professors Geoff and Frank run an amazing kids program.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy I’ve had the privilege of training at Alpine Brazilian JuJitsu for 8 years, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Thank you Professor Frank and Coach Matt!! You guys are the best! My grandson was talking about quitting, but yesterday 10/24/2033 after class, he came out with a big smile on his face! He exclaimed, I LOVE jiu jitsu! Coach told me I’m doing good! Some kids need this little “extra” to keep them motivated.
Professors Geoff and Frank run an amazing kids program. They have created a family atmosphere where they not only emphasize the martial art but impart valuable life lessons. They encourage the kids to be the best they can be in sports, school, and life.
Alpine BJJ is great. They have a great set of coaches, who are very effective instructors. The coaches at Alpine are walking the walk, they are all competing and constantly training to improve themselves. We came to Alpine brand new, my boys, 11 and 13, love Jiu Jitsu now, and it's because of the crew at Alpine.
New to BJJ? Start at Alpine Jiu-Jitsu
Alpine 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 Alpine 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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