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Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Murrieta, California

Part of Gracie Humaitá

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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 5–13) — 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 gracietemecula.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (951) 970-2043

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“Not one person but several coaching and growing you, getting on the mat w you and helping your kids w form, and technique as well as building their confidence.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“World class professor, clean, friendly and learning atmosphere, wide range of folks from competitive, recreational, self defense oriented.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Aside from his technical skill (um he’s like a award winning champ) he’s amazing w all levels of a jiujitsu practitioner.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 52 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“World class professor, clean, friendly and learning atmosphere, wide range of folks from competitive, recreational, self defense oriented.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“All the students and instructors were so welcoming that I even started training as well and it is without doubt the best decision I’ve made in years!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“World class professor, clean, friendly and learning atmosphere, wide range of folks from competitive, recreational, self defense oriented.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Not one person but several coaching and growing you, getting on the mat w you and helping your kids w form, and technique as well as building their confidence.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“You’ll get in the best shape, you’ll gain confidence, and you’ll be having fun on the journey with this crew of folks!”

active competition team 7 mentions

“Professor Ricardo is an outstanding teacher who still competes at the highest level.”

From the reviews

If you are going to learn something, you should find the most accomplished teacher you can find and learn from them. Professor Ricardo is a World Champion, Pan American Champion and National Champion in BJJ. I have trained with Ricardo for years and now my children train with him as well.

★★★★★ — David, Oct 2017

BJJ here at Gracie Temecula is truly a life changing experience. Great vibes all around. If you're on the fence about joining, you must do the first step and just get in here! Professor Ricardo and the other Coaches on staff are all very informative, and knowledgable.

★★★★★ — Gmo, Oct 2017

I’m excited to post a review for this school. Professor Ricardo is hands down the best out there. The belts and metals don’t lie. Aside from his technical skill (um he’s like a award winning champ) he’s amazing w all levels of a jiujitsu practitioner. From a small child, to an experienced black belt.

★★★★★ — Lisa, May 2018

An incredible atmosphere of learning, friendship, and competitive camaraderie under the watchful eye of Professor Ricardo. My experience here has been so exceptional I've also brought my boys to the school. I just can't say enough good things about the school and the students.

★★★★★ — Sea, Nov 2017

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New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita

Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita

26855 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA92562

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