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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Signal Hill, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bttlongbeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 331-0138

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

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 Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“World-Class Instruction, Personal Attention We've been a part of Brazilian Top Team-Long Beach for 5 years now with our kids and I've have been training for almost 3.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether you're brand new, a hobbyist, or a serious competitor, they take the time to coach you.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping every student improve, whether beginner or advanced.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“For anyone wanting to learn the martial arts of BJJ, MMA, etc.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 166 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“World-Class Instruction, Personal Attention We've been a part of Brazilian Top Team-Long Beach for 5 years now with our kids and I've have been training for almost 3.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping every student improve, whether beginner or advanced.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“My son is having an amazing time so far, and as a parent I appreciate the structured yet kid friendly approach the mestres take during instruction.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“The teachers take the time to walkthrough techniques, they challenge you to grow, and there’s a solid community of students coming together on a weekly basis.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Whether you're brand new, a hobbyist, or a serious competitor, they take the time to coach you.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great gym, amazing team, and respectful atmosphere.”

From the reviews

My 13yo daughter has been going here for a few months and we live it. The people that run this place are amazing, the coaches truly care and are very attentive, and the parents are all really good people. The kids here are all so well behaved and they all really love participating in martial arts.

★★★★★ — Cena, Jan 2022

About 20 years with BTT Long Beach and I still love this place. I learned just about everything I know about Jiu Jitsu from Marcelo Perdomo. 3 years ago Alex Vieira was brought in to run the team, and it's been awesome to learn "modern" techniques from him. This place is not just a "gym" but a "team".... a "family".

★★★★★ — Tom, Mar 2026

I've been going to BTT for over a decade and the coaching/training here has aged like fine wine. If you're anywhere remotely close to LB, come check us out. Our coach Alex Vieira is one of the most accomplished Jiu Jitsu competitors of the last decade.

★★★★★ — Shahriar, Sep 2025

World-Class Instruction, Personal Attention We've been a part of Brazilian Top Team-Long Beach for 5 years now with our kids and I've have been training for almost 3. What makes this place stand out isn't the level of talent (which is insanely high), but the culture.

★★★★★ — Ann, Apr 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

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 Top Team Long Beach Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

2682 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA90755

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