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Camarillo JiuJitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bakersfield, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule camarillojj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 661-201-3346
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids grew lots of knowledge and we will continue their education with the Camarillo JJ family.”
“There are many classes throughout the work week and a women's class and open may on Saturdays.”
“The class was split between a set of self defense techniques and rolling.”
“They have an amazing kids program, intermittent beginners program, and an early morning class.”
Other martial arts here
“I come from a rigid, traditional Judo background and this dojo still holds the tradition but is modern and fun.”
What members say
“The academy has numerous black belt instructors to help.”
“Everyone I rolled with was friendly and welcoming and I will definitely be back the next time I am in town.”
“All the coaches are friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to teach the right techniques.”
“Step by step your learning technique from a well rounded BJJ professor that is well known and accounted for including his team of black belts!”
“They have an amazing kids program, intermittent beginners program, and an early morning class.”
“There are many classes throughout the work week and a women's class and open may on Saturdays.”
From the reviews
I'm the type to shop around and I'm sure many are. I landed at Dan's and never looked back! Him and his wife Lovey are so welcoming and kick back. They are also very understanding and fair! Vinny and coach Jon are fantastic teachers too!! You just have to try it out yourself. The way Dan teaches is phenomenal.
Dan is a legend in the sport. I've been dropping into his spot since I was a white belt, nearly 15 years ago. He's always gone out of his way to make me feel welcome and share his techniques with me. His entire team is completely rad and I can't recommend this place enough.
Great academy!! The owners keep the facility clean, fun, and respectful. It’s family oriented yet also works with bjj focused individuals. They have an amazing kids program, intermittent beginners program, and an early morning class. The academy has numerous black belt instructors to help. Must visit!!
Great place and welcoming. I come from a rigid, traditional Judo background and this dojo still holds the tradition but is modern and fun. Sensei Camarillo and the other instructors are patient with all the students. I would recommend his dojo for the entire family to train at.
New to BJJ? Start at Camarillo JiuJitsu
Camarillo JiuJitsu 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 Camarillo JiuJitsu
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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