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Carlson Gracie Irvine Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tustin, California
Part of Carlson Gracie
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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 carlsongracie-irvine.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-232-7496
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Details below: I am a 40 year old executive dad with less than 2 years BJJ experience; My daughter is 8 and has close to the same time in BJJ.”
“Also, several students from their academy came to the Chicago open recently and took home medals.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym is owned and operated by Professor Jason Youseph, a high level BJJ competitor with MMA experience.”
What members say
“Great Professors, Coaches, teammates and culture.”
“This academy felt right when I walked through the door as Jason Youseph so humbly and welcoming greeted me to start my first session the same night.”
“This academy felt right when I walked through the door as Jason Youseph so humbly and welcoming greeted me to start my first session the same night.”
“David, my instructor of the night, made my first experience delightful as he meticulously and simple taught me multiple techniques and foundational concepts.”
“Also, several students from their academy came to the Chicago open recently and took home medals.”
“I dropped in from a Carlson Gracie affiliate and immediately felt welcomed by a warm, friendly community.”
From the reviews
TLDR: Best BJJ gym in area. Great Professors, Coaches, teammates and culture. Healthy gym with a good mix of belt levels and female participation. Great value while remaining high end. They could honestly charge a lot more for what you get. Highest Recommendation Possible.
Welcoming and friendly. You get the sense that the people here not only love Jiu-Jitsu but also love sharing this wonderful sport with others. Wanting to try it? Getting in for that first session is the hardest thing you can do. Once you're in, you're hooked!
I have been to a few Jiu-Jitsu studios in the past with the intent to start my journey into this discipline. However, none gave me the feel and energy I sought as a professional.
Jason Youseph is a great professor. He visited the Carlson Gracie headquarters and shared some of his De La Riva sweeps with us. Thanks Jason! Also, several students from their academy came to the Chicago open recently and took home medals.
Your first BJJ class at Carlson Gracie Irvine 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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