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Art of Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mission Viejo, California
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
- 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 artofjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 662-5438
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“Their kids program is unbelievable and produce high level, competition ready programs as well as just starting beginners.”
“tried the women’s class for the first time and loved it.”
“I enjoyed it so much that I stayed for a second No-Gi training session for legs with Coach Marcos.”
“I enjoyed it so much that I stayed for a second No-Gi training session for legs with Coach Marcos.”
“IBJJF Adult World Champions(4x) Gui and (6x) and ADCC Champions, who also trained and developed 3 of their own World Champions, Tainan (2x), Johnatha(1) and Jessa Khan (1).”
“Their kids program is unbelievable and produce high level, competition ready programs as well as just starting beginners.”
What members say
“You receive world-class instruction from top-tier coaches while being surrounded by professionalism and a crew of teammates genuinely invested in your safety and growth.”
“Such a welcoming community, coaching on another level and i love how they have 6am classes every weekday because that’s the only time i can train as a father.”
“Dropped in for a day, was slightly apprehensive as hadn’t received a response in advance to email or DM, but very friendly and everything is as good as all the other reviews say.”
“Each session is meticulously planned and executed, with a focus on teaching fine BJJ techniques that are both effective and applicable.”
“Their kids program is unbelievable and produce high level, competition ready programs as well as just starting beginners.”
“IBJJF Adult World Champions(4x) Gui and (6x) and ADCC Champions, who also trained and developed 3 of their own World Champions, Tainan (2x), Johnatha(1) and Jessa Khan (1).”
From the reviews
The most incredible jiujitsu studio I've ever seen! Myself and both of my boys train here. Outside of an amazing staff of professors and coaches,(who all compete and win regularly) they have an entire day filled with classes for every age and every skill level from first day ever, to full professional practitioners.
The gym itself is stunningly maintained, with a level of cleanliness that is unmatched, which adds to the overall positive atmosphere of the gym. Led by coaches and professors who are themselves world champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the level of instruction is incredible.
Definitely the best gym in the world. You can see it in the small details, structure, architecture, design... meet great people from the front desk to the mat. Learn and train with the best in the world. If you live around there and you love jiu jitsu, you need to be there.
Art of Jiu Jitsu is simply amazing! With many world champion professors, we get nothing than the best. If you want to improve your skills and boost your confidence, this is the place to be. Since I started training here, I've felt myself growing and stepping out of my comfort zone.
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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