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Big Break Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oakley, California
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 bigbreakbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 398-3201
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Now that the Little Grapplers class is going, our daughter has been able to train at the same gym as my husband.”
“You are definitely going to get more one on one training here to advance your training.”
“As an adult, the training has been equally rewarding, offering both a physical challenge and practical self-defense skills in a safe, structured setting.”
“They create an environment that’s both welcoming and challenging, where everyone—from beginners to advanced students—feels supported.”
What members say
“David and Sam are great instructors I just got back into jiu jitsu after a little break and I’m happy I found them at Big break”
“They create an environment that’s both welcoming and challenging, where everyone—from beginners to advanced students—feels supported.”
“The kids’ program is fantastic—my children have gained confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while having a blast in a supportive environment.”
“The technique is easy to understand and myself, being on the smaller size female, had Sam, who helped me “get heavy”.”
“The kids’ program is fantastic—my children have gained confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while having a blast in a supportive environment.”
“The kids’ program is fantastic—my children have gained confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while having a blast in a supportive environment.”
From the reviews
One of the best Jiu-jitsu academies that I've trained at. David and Samantha are both amazing instructors!!! And all of the members are great!!! Great training partners and awesome community... everyone is like family!!! Definitely a great environment to train at and learn the art of jiu-jitsu with my kids.
I've been training here for 9 months now. David and Sam are great teachers and put a ton of time and energy into giving their students the best experience possible. If you've been thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu, this is the place.
Big Break Jiu Jitsu has been an outstanding experience for both my child and myself as an adult student. The gym offers a respectful, disciplined, and welcoming environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can thrive.
I’ve trained at many places and this place is an absolute hidden gem. Where else can you go where there’s a husband/wife duo that are both black belts. It’s the best of both worlds. The technique is easy to understand and myself, being on the smaller size female, had Sam, who helped me “get heavy”.
New to BJJ? Start at Big Break Jiu Jitsu
Big Break 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 Big Break 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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