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AVA JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dublin, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule avajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From the moment you walk in, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere that makes everyone — kids, adults, beginners, and experienced practitioners — feel welcome and supported.”
“As a woman who has trained at many other gyms, AVA welcomes practitioners of all identities and creates a safe space for them.”
“This is my first time training jiu jitsu with a gi (1 year no gi).”
“His teaching is excellent, especially with kids, and the training is extremely well structured, both in group classes and private lessons.”
“The jiu jitsu is self defense based and puts an emphasis on being in a safe and dominant position.”
“From the moment you walk in, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere that makes everyone — kids, adults, beginners, and experienced practitioners — feel welcome and supported.”
Other martial arts here
“More recently, I became a Muay Thai champion in the Bay Area with Professor Fillipe in my corner — which says everything about his experience, coaching, and character.”
What members say
“Jerry is an excellent instructor, he’s patient, encouraging, and explains everything in a way that makes it easy to learn and improve.”
“From the moment you walk in, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere that makes everyone — kids, adults, beginners, and experienced practitioners — feel welcome and supported.”
“From the moment you walk in, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere that makes everyone — kids, adults, beginners, and experienced practitioners — feel welcome and supported.”
“He is patient, kind, and makes classes so much fun for the kids while still teaching discipline and solid technique.”
“The academy itself is beautiful, modern, and spacious, with a clean and well-organized training area that makes each class enjoyable and comfortable.”
“As a woman who has trained at many other gyms, AVA welcomes practitioners of all identities and creates a safe space for them.”
From the reviews
I’ve really enjoyed training at AVA Jiu-Jitsu Academy. This is my first time training jiu jitsu with a gi (1 year no gi). Both Jerry and Ricardo are excellent teachers. Knowledgeable, patient, and catering to your skill level. The fellow students across all belt levels have also been very welcoming.
This Jiu-Jitsu academy in Dublin, California is truly outstanding. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere that makes everyone — kids, adults, beginners, and experienced practitioners — feel welcome and supported.
I can’t say enough good things about AVA Jiu-Jitsu academy! Training here has helped me feel so much more confident and strong, both physically and mentally. From the very beginning, everyone was welcoming and supportive, and it really feels like a community.
Professor Jerry and AVA Jiu Jitsu is a great place for anyone to train Jiu Jitsu. Professor Jerry takes a real life and practical approach to teaching the martial art. He always incorporates real-life scenarios that can help his students with self defense.
New to BJJ? Start at AVA JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
AVA 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 AVA 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. 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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