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Angel City Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alhambra, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule angelcityjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 607-1222
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaching is structured, technical, and welcoming whether you’re brand new or already experienced.”
What members say
“The coaching is structured, technical, and welcoming whether you’re brand new or already experienced.”
From the reviews
I trained at Angel City for 3 full years, had so much fun here, met some amazing people, got in really good shape. After having a new baby and a toddler it became really hard to continue with their awesome night classes. I finally had to put jiu jitsu second and my family first.
The coaching is structured, technical, and welcoming whether you’re brand new or already experienced. The coaches take time to explain details, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels supported on the mats.
Prof Mike is very generous with his time and knowledge of the craft. It’s been wonderful learning from him.
New to BJJ? Start at Angel City Jiu Jitsu
Angel City 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 Angel City 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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