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Avilla Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grass Valley, 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
- 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 avillabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 798-9032
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–5:30 PM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–5:30 PM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 10–11 AM |
The classes they run
“Whether you want to compete or just get in shape, this gym has it.”
“Everyone in the class was very welcoming, I never felt like an outsider even though this was my first time at the academy.”
What members say
“Coach Morgan is an excellent instructor who has created a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all abilities.”
“Coach Morgan is an excellent instructor who has created a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all abilities.”
“Coach Morgan is an excellent instructor who has created a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all abilities.”
“The instruction was very thorough, and Morgan was good at getting to anyone that might have needed minor details worked out.”
“Owner/instructor Morgan Avilla highly skilled and down to earth Black belt under Cassio Werneck.”
“Great environment, clean and suitable for al skill levels!”
From the reviews
I contacted Avilla BJJ to see if they allowed drop ins. I travel to the area regularly and was looking to supplement my training while out of town. They responded quickly and were very helpful with the class schedule and pricing.
Everyone trains hard, and Is kind. That is the environment that coach Morgan inspires and maintains in his academy. I highly recommend to anyone.
Coach Morgan is an excellent instructor who has created a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all abilities. Whether you want to compete or just get in shape, this gym has it. Highly recommended!
Great, fun environment to learn/practice bjj. Coach Morgan’s classes cater for students of all abilities. As a new student, everybody made me feel comfortable.
New to BJJ? Start at Avilla Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Avilla Brazilian 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 Avilla Brazilian 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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