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BAZA JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Hollywood, California
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 4) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bazajj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 747-216-3333
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are not only world-class in their skills, but also amazing with kids—patient, encouraging, and great at making each class both fun and structured.”
“To be a pro athlete competitor, you have to be very different than most of us 💫 Mateus understands not only how to teach JJ but what it takes to compete at the highest level.”
“☀️ Brand new place, very clean, smells amazing everywhere you walk, they have this hotel/SPA aroma in the air, it’s just next level training.”
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What members say
“professor and coaches are exceptional knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in every student’s progress.”
“What I appreciate most is the balance they strike: they teach respect and discipline, while also creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every child feels included.”
“What I appreciate most is the balance they strike: they teach respect and discipline, while also creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every child feels included.”
“From the mats to the high quality gym equipment downstairs, every detail has been carefully thought out to ensure quality training.”
“He was a little too young for the kids program but they were willing to take him anyways and give him a chance.”
“To be a pro athlete competitor, you have to be very different than most of us 💫 Mateus understands not only how to teach JJ but what it takes to compete at the highest level.”
From the reviews
I recently joined Baza Jiu-Jitsu, and I have to say, this gym is exceptional! From the moment I stepped in, I felt welcomed by both the instructors and the students. The atmosphere is incredibly positive, making it a perfect place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
☀️ This is the club to BE for Jiu Jitsu !!! ☀️ Brand new place, very clean, smells amazing everywhere you walk, they have this hotel/SPA aroma in the air, it’s just next level training. The main coach Mateus Rodrigues is 9X World Champion !!! Several coaches are Brazilians ; the best JJ people on the planet.
Baza Jiu-Jitsu is hands down the best gym we’ve experienced so far. From the moment I walk in, the hospitality stands out , everyone is welcoming, respectful, and makes me feel like part of the family right away.
My kids have started training at BAZA with Professor Mateus, a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The facility is top-notch. The gym is spacious, clean, and well-designed, providing an ideal environment for training.
New to BJJ? Start at BAZA JIU JITSU
BAZA JIU JITSU 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 BAZA 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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