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Candal's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stanton, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule candalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-262-9588
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 | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
“Whether you want to compete or just achieve a personal goal, you can accomplish your goals here.”
“I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, this is a great place to train and grow.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great.”
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
What members say
“Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.”
“Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.”
“He great at teaching and everyone attending the classes is friendly so i was never worried about getting hurt and also getting pointers from everyone else learning the class.”
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
From the reviews
I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great. On top of that, I have lost 46 pounds in the three months since I joined this gym. Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.
Victor is both a wonderful human being & great martial arts instructor. The environment that he fosters at his school is very welcoming & he treats everyone like they’re family from the moment he meets them; this is something that I haven’t experienced at any other school.
I first found out about Candal's through the city of Anaheim a little over a thirteen months ago. I wanted to try it to see if I could do martial arts or not because I am not a very physical fit person for my age.
I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons. Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.
New to BJJ? Start at Candal's Martial Arts
Candal's Martial Arts 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 Candal's Martial Arts
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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