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Art of Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Costa Mesa, California
Stylish, contemporary center providing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for all levels & ages.
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 — 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 artofjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 645-1679
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The basics class had great instruction, with the profe breaking down the drills step by step, and changing angles so everyone can see.”
“My son, Renzo, has been training here for about nine months, and the growth we’ve seen in him both on and off the mats has been amazing.”
“Renzo has already started competing, and thanks to the training and support from AOJ, he has made the podium every single time.”
“Whether you're a beginner or already experienced, AOJ is an amazing place to train.”
Other martial arts here
“My son showed interest in martial arts, wrestling and sports of this nature.”
What members say
“The basics class had great instruction, with the profe breaking down the drills step by step, and changing angles so everyone can see.”
“The environment is professional, welcoming, and motivating, and we feel so grateful to be part of this academy.”
“The environment is professional, welcoming, and motivating, and we feel so grateful to be part of this academy.”
“The basics class had great instruction, with the profe breaking down the drills step by step, and changing angles so everyone can see.”
“Their kids programs is also over the top, those kids have a higher level than many adult black belts I’ve seen.”
“Renzo has already started competing, and thanks to the training and support from AOJ, he has made the podium every single time.”
From the reviews
Had a great time learning and training at AOJ. For those interested to know Your daily pass includes a full day Acess to all classes. 6-7am fundamentals 7-8am comp class 8-9am fundamentals 9-10 nogi 5-6 nogi 6-7 fundamentals Just note classes get super packed and don’t get shocked when people are rolling into you.
Beyond expectation. I think this is going to be a yearly thing for us. So happy we found our home gym in the US. Top notch Professors and the environment is condusive for healthy learning of jiujitsu.
My son showed interest in martial arts, wrestling and sports of this nature. I was in town for the holidays and the RVCA store said I should check out this gym if I’m looking into a gym for my son. We went and my son is hooked. Their teachers are very patient and very skilled. The kids are disciplined and also focused.
Best academy I’ve ever trained at in 21 years of jiu jitsu. Technical level, environment, vibe, facility (both Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo), schedule, adults program, kids program, gi, no gi, training with the best of the best, being taught by high level world champions all under the age of 30.
New to BJJ? Start at Art of Jiu Jitsu
Art of Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Art of 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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