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Cai Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garden Grove, 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 (ages 4) — 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 caijiu-jitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 787-7151
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their patience and ability to work with kids is commendable.”
“Sensei Tuan and coach Brandon foster a culture that accommodates all skill levels and caters instruction to the student.”
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What members say
“Sensei Tuan's expertise and teaching create a welcoming community for learning and growth.”
“Clean place, good people, Sensie is a great teacher, and a nice place to just get a workout in and learn jjtsu”
“Clean place, good people, Sensie is a great teacher, and a nice place to just get a workout in and learn jjtsu”
“We have seen such a tremendous change in their confidence and skill.”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves going to class. Sensei Tuan and coach Brandon foster a culture that accommodates all skill levels and caters instruction to the student. Pushing them harder when they need it and slowing it down when skills need more practice. So glad I found this gem they are doing things right.
This jiu jitsu gym is awesome! Sensei Tuan is a real good teacher and definitely helps you get better at your game. The place is clean, and everyone is friendly. It's a great place to learn jiu jitsu, no matter if you're just starting or already good at it. I love it here!
Sensei Tuan is very knowledgeable, humble and consistent. His diverse martial arts background and great personalities have set the high standards to everyone who trains under his guidance, including my daughter - who has been training in Judo for 7 yrs.
Cai Jiu Jitsu Academy, with Sensei Tuan, is outstanding. Sensei Tuan's expertise and teaching create a welcoming community for learning and growth. Highly recommended!
New to BJJ? Start at Cai Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Cai Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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.
Your first BJJ class at Cai Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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