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Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Vacaville
5 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vacaville, 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 3–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule apexbjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-474-2093
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are patient and attentive especially with the kids they train as well, always trying their best to help the kids and adults progress through the ranks as well.”
“He has a great knowledge in Jiu Jitsu and hes always willing to help if you have any questions, even if your a beginner or intermediate hes more than happy to help.”
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What members say
“Now my kids have improved and grown up so much since joining Professor Cleidson is a great teacher.”
“Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing gym to train Jiu Jitsu, the coaches here are very welcoming to new students and the other students are welcoming.”
“Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing gym to train Jiu Jitsu, the coaches here are very welcoming to new students and the other students are welcoming.”
“What I appreciate most is how the coaches teach not only Jiu Jitsu techniques but also important life skills like respect, discipline, confidence, and perseverance.”
“I have seen a big improvement in my daughter’s confidence and physical development since she started training.”
“The gym is clean, the kids have so much fun and every one is respectful of one another.”
From the reviews
We have a 5 year old and a 7 year old who attends Apex Academy and coach Cleidson Ramos is kind, patience, compassionate and he treats the kids like his very own. The gym is clean, the kids have so much fun and every one is respectful of one another.
Apex is an outstanding BJJ gym. It’s clean, welcoming, and run by true professionals. The kids’ classes are fun, highly technical, and structured in a way that keeps young students engaged while actually teaching real jiu-jitsu. This isn’t just playtime—it’s real training by real pros.
Joining APEX was the best decision for me and my family. Everyone is very welcoming and super friendly. It doesn't matter what level you are in Jiu Jitsu, everyone should try it! And APEX is the perfect gym to start your families Journey. My Son is Autistic as well as very shy.
My experience at Apex Jiu-Jitsu has been amazing. I train there and also bring my daughter, Melissa, and it has been a very special experience for both of us. The school teaches much more than just jiu-jitsu techniques. They focus on discipline, respect, and building confidence.
New to BJJ? Start at Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Vacaville
Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Vacaville 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 Apex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Vacaville
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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