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Brea Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brea, 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule breajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“During the summer, I leave Fountain Valley at 5pm to drive 50-60 minutes so my sons can cross-train with Coach Dan "TrumpetDan" Lukehart during the summer break.”
“The instruction is top notch including video breakdown of high-level competitors, the mat is huge and always clean, and the environment is welcoming.”
“If you're looking to get back into shape, looking for self defense, or want to learn BJJ to compete or MMA, this is your place.”
“Whether it be for children's class, AM class, or PM Adult class Brea JJ has been a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners of brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
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“If you're looking to get back into shape, looking for self defense, or want to learn BJJ to compete or MMA, this is your place.”
What members say
“Tons of mat space, excellent instructor, friend/family atmoshphere, kids class, clean bathroom/shower, and tough adults training classes.”
“Whether it be for children's class, AM class, or PM Adult class Brea JJ has been a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners of brazilian jiu-jitsu.”
“The instruction is top notch including video breakdown of high-level competitors, the mat is huge and always clean, and the environment is welcoming.”
“The instruction is top notch including video breakdown of high-level competitors, the mat is huge and always clean, and the environment is welcoming.”
“The instruction is top notch including video breakdown of high-level competitors, the mat is huge and always clean, and the environment is welcoming.”
“The instruction is top notch including video breakdown of high-level competitors, the mat is huge and always clean, and the environment is welcoming.”
From the reviews
Dan might not be a black belt (yet), but his instruction goes far and beyond most other academies. The fundamental difference between Dan and most other instructors is that he is not teaching jiu-jitsu because he has to, Dan teaches because he is genuinely passionate about his craft.
I’ve trained at a multitude of different jiu jutsu gyms and no gym has progressed my jiu jutsu skill level as much or as fast as here. From my experience those who train at this gym for the first time become very skilled very fast thanks to coach dans non patented teaching methods.
Brea Jiu-Jitsu is a fun, safe learning environment that is lead by a very passionate instructor. Dan is very knowledgeable about the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and really cares about his students. Dan's detailed instruction make Brea Jiu Jitsu one of the top schools in Orange County whether you are a veterano or a newbie.
I started classes at Brea Jiu-jitsu on opening day, and I am very happy with the quality of classes and instruction. Dan is an excellent instructor for all ages and levels of experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Brea Jiu-Jitsu
Brea 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 Brea 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. 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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