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Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Paradise, 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
- 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 7–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 americanabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-519-2099
Hours
| Monday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great group of kids and challenging classes that push towards improvement.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging, creating a great learning environment for all skill levels.”
From the reviews
My 7 year old has been doing JiuJitsu at Americana since January and has loved it. She likes all the instructors and is happy to go. I like how Justin and Mushu are attentive to the different students personalities and change how they instruct and support the students based on that.
My boys, 11 and 7 years old, have been with Americana Brazilian jiu-jitsu for six months now. Awesome jiu-jitsu gym! The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging, creating a great learning environment for all skill levels. Great group of kids and challenging classes that push towards improvement.
New to BJJ? Start at Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Americana Brazilian 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 Americana Brazilian 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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