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Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Diego, 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 5–6) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barumjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (858) 361-6989
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instruction is amazing and the feeling at the academy is super nice, like the feeling you used to get on saturday mornings when you were a kid.”
“Competitors seeking a home to expose their art on the mat to a very diverse and deeply skilled community thus enabling them to sow on fertile ground.”
“I went for Open Matt and they were very welcoming and accepting.”
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What members say
“Professor Alfredo Barum is one of the most knowledgeable Black Belts I have ever trained with!”
“Each person is welcoming and a safe environment to learn and sharpen your skills.”
“Each person is welcoming and a safe environment to learn and sharpen your skills.”
“Always making sure you improve and you get home with a great workout.”
“Competitors seeking a home to expose their art on the mat to a very diverse and deeply skilled community thus enabling them to sow on fertile ground.”
From the reviews
Best Jiu Jistsu in town! Amazing atmosphere with great people! Professor Alfredo Barum is one of the most knowledgeable Black Belts I have ever trained with! I highly recommend stopping by for a roll or sign up and go train at Barum Jiu-Jitsu! - Brandyn Garske
Barum is one of a kind. They are so welcoming and loving. The facility is located in a naturally secure and well maintained campus. The instruction is amazing and the feeling at the academy is super nice, like the feeling you used to get on saturday mornings when you were a kid.
I've been training here since March after being off the mats for almost 4 years and I am very fortunate to have made this decision. Alfredo is a great instructor who conveys his passion and positive attitude on a daily basis. Everyone knows that the attitude of the dojo is a reflection of the instructor.
Amazing gym. Unparalleled instruction by Alfredo Barum. Multiple classes everyday. Lots of students, but never too many where you don't get personal attention from a black belt. Multiple black belts visit, train and teach so you get all kinds of styles. Low price, and never is there a market push like Gracie Barra.
New to BJJ? Start at Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego 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 Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
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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