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Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roseville
4.9 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Roseville, 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 — 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 aresbjjroseville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-572-8542
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm, 11 pm–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ares is also a great environment with nice students and families who help families that are new to the sport learn the basics.”
“When I have kids, BJJ will be the first sport they join because of how much discipline they'll learn while having fun with Coaches Manny, Dorothy, & Jon.”
“They also participate in a lot of competitions and tournaments, which gives me faith that they aim to be the best at their craft.”
“If you have never trained before and are hesitant, make the leap and come by and learn the power of OSS!”
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What members say
“Ares BJJ of Roseville is an amazing Academy with world class instructors and great class time options to fit any schedule.”
“I have been training at Ares since 2018 and since the first day I came in as a newb the owners and instructors have been professional and treated me with respect.”
“The gym has a very laid back atmosphere and I trained with some upper belts who were very technical and competitive, but also welcoming and safe.”
“The instructors are very kind and knowledgeable, and help each student learn the different techniques.”
“They also participate in a lot of competitions and tournaments, which gives me faith that they aim to be the best at their craft.”
“Previously met Michelle and Linda from a ladies seminar in Jan 2026 at Live Oak BJJ in Fairfield and wanted to train with them again.”
From the reviews
5-Star Review for Ares BJJ My kids (8 and 5) have been training at Ares BJJ for a few years now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. My daughter started right before she turned 6, and my son just before he turned 4.
Our experience with Ares BJJ has been incredible! Our daughter started going to Jiu Jitsu a year ago when she was 6 years old. She started in their Tiny Titans program for 4 - 6 year old students and has progressed to the Titans for 7-11 year old students.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Came into town from Huntsville, Alabama with my daughter. I still own a business out here, so I swing back every couple months for work and try to hit a few gyms while I’m in town. Dropped in at Ares BJJ this time — awesome experience. Coach was legit.
Ares Rocklin is awesome! The instructors are patient and seem to really know what they're doing. For the recreational practitioner (such as myself), I learn to defend myself should certain situations ever arise. It's a great work out and everybody is so welcoming and humble.
New to BJJ? Start at Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roseville
Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roseville 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 Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roseville
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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