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Bruno Lima Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chico, California
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
- 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 brunolimabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-548-6718
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 1–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are helping to instill positive qualities such as discipline, confidence, physical fitness, in my son, all while teaching him an amazingly effective martial art.”
“Bruno Lima BJJ has something for everyone in the family (kids, teens, mom, & dad).”
“Professor Bruno's competitive achievements, like being a Brazilian National Champion and Pan American Medalist, make him an inspiring figure for our kids.”
“If your looking for a fun way to exercise and learn self defense this is for you.”
“I was in town for a work trip and decided to join a friend for the first time.”
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What members say
“I was in town for a work trip and decided to join a friend for the first time.”
“Starting out at over 40 y/o, I found the experienced students to be very friendly and supportive, great group of mellow and capable people.”
“He's great when it comes to teaching and explaining the techniques to the kids and adults.”
“Professor Bruno's competitive achievements, like being a Brazilian National Champion and Pan American Medalist, make him an inspiring figure for our kids.”
“They are helping to instill positive qualities such as discipline, confidence, physical fitness, in my son, all while teaching him an amazingly effective martial art.”
From the reviews
I started BJJ at Bruno Lima's to improve my health, and the results have been better then I could have hoped for. Bruno is very good at pushing people to get better, without breaking them. I am a type 1, and I used to have trouble keeping on weight and sleeping.
Bruno, Sunny, Julien and all the team at Bruno Lima's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are passionate, knowledgeable, kind, and sincere. They are helping to instill positive qualities such as discipline, confidence, physical fitness, in my son, all while teaching him an amazingly effective martial art. Five stars!
This is an absolutely amazing place to train. Starting out at over 40 y/o, I found the experienced students to be very friendly and supportive, great group of mellow and capable people. Professor Bruno was quick to reply to my questions about the enrollment process.
I've always wanted to learn bjj but never found a place in my town with the right vibe until I met Bruno, I've been training for a year and a half and can't get enough. My six year old son also trains and loves it. If your looking for a fun way to exercise and learn self defense this is for you.
New to BJJ? Start at Bruno Lima Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Bruno Lima Brazilian 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 Bruno Lima 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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