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Boran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Costa Mesa, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule boranjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 751-7505
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–11 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Boran's school has challenged my son physically while being coached to have a positive mind set.”
“Jiu Jitsu has changed my life, it's a great way to lose weight and build strength, all while learning self defense!”
What members say
“The other kids in the class are friendly as well, the other parents are easy going.”
“Jiu Jitsu has changed my life, it's a great way to lose weight and build strength, all while learning self defense!”
“Great school with top level instruction and competition.”
“Jiu Jitsu has changed my life, it's a great way to lose weight and build strength, all while learning self defense!”
From the reviews
James Boran is an awesome instructor. Great exercise, self defense/sport instruction, and self-confidence building. My daughter loves coming to workout and of course to spar!!
Boran's school has challenged my son physically while being coached to have a positive mind set. Mr. Boran teaches his young students with encouragement and fun times. His higher education background makes a difference in his teaching. Our family loves Mr. Boran's skill set on the mat and being a positive instructor.
My son has been in the young kids class for about a month and he can’t get enough of it. The training is fun and very informative. He’s learning all the important techniques while having fun. The other kids in the class are friendly as well, the other parents are easy going. I wish I signed him up sooner.
I've been training here for four years and have learned so much from professor James and all the top level black belts who also instruct here. Jiu Jitsu has changed my life, it's a great way to lose weight and build strength, all while learning self defense!Strongly recommend Boran Jiu Jitsu!!!
Your first BJJ class at Boran 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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