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Auburn CA Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Auburn, 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 (ages 8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule auburnjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (916) 761-6055
The classes they run
“They are amazing my daughter is on the spectrum and they are great with her she loves going to jiu jitsu here”
“They love rolling with Hannah, she's another instructor there, and she's so great for any girls and women who want to try out combat/self defense like this.”
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
Other martial arts here
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
What members say
“They love rolling with Hannah, she's another instructor there, and she's so great for any girls and women who want to try out combat/self defense like this.”
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
“If you’re interested in learning more about the stand up or grappling game I’d definitely recommend them as they’ve been very welcoming to me.”
“He teaches from the beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced jiu-jitsu, I believe he also teaches meuy thia kick boxing classes and wrestling as well.”
“They create a fun, supportive environment that builds confidence and discipline while keeping the classes engaging.”
From the reviews
My two kids absolutely love training at Auburn Jiu Jitsu, and I couldn’t be happier with our experience! The coaches are truly exceptional—patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at teaching kids of all levels.
Auburn Jiu-Jitsu has a great balance of fast-pace drills & fun atmosphere. Coach Jacob is super welcoming to kids & adults. He is excellent at teaching technique & principles to all ages. Coach Hannah is great with the kids. Her enthusiasm for the sport motivates others.
Highly recommend this new jiu jitsu spot in Auburn! Coach Jake is amazing. So much detail and so fun with the kids. Our son, almost 6, is absolutely loving it. Hannah is also fantastic! Great friendly vibe, and you can tell both coaches love what they do!
Professor Jacob at auburn jiu-jitsu academy is hands down the best instructor I've have had the privilege to train with. In the last 2 years of training with him my jui-jitsu has increased by leaps and bounds. He's a very Thorough and Technical teacher and he really cares about the growth of his students.
New to BJJ? Start at Auburn CA Jiu Jitsu Academy
Auburn CA Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Auburn CA Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site