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Carlson Gracie Old Town
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Murrieta, 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
- 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 3–5) — 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 carlsongracieoldtown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 551-3116
Hours
| Monday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter attended this BJJ gym during Thanksgiving break, and it was an incredible experience!”
“Fun, welcoming family oriented Jiu Jitsu gym with high level competitor instruction.”
“The instruction was top-notch, and they did a great job breaking things down in a way that was easy for beginners to understand.”
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What members say
“If you're looking for a welcoming, supportive Jiu-Jitsu gym with excellent instruction, look no further!”
“She had no prior experience, but the coaches were extremely patient, welcoming, and made her feel comfortable from day one.”
“She had no prior experience, but the coaches were extremely patient, welcoming, and made her feel comfortable from day one.”
“Carlos and Adriana care deeply about their students development in the sport, which shows in their detailed instruction.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient with beginners, and really focus on building solid fundamentals.”
From the reviews
My daughter attended this BJJ gym during Thanksgiving break, and it was an incredible experience! She had no prior experience, but the coaches were extremely patient, welcoming, and made her feel comfortable from day one.
Found this gym on Facebook and so glad we did! We were looking for a gym for our daughter. I think it’s so important to teach our girls how to defend themselves. My daughter has flourished and loves class. They started an adult class as well and my husband and I signed up. We are addicted.
If you're looking for a welcoming, supportive Jiu-Jitsu gym with excellent instruction, look no further! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient with beginners, and really focus on building solid fundamentals.
Fun, welcoming family oriented Jiu Jitsu gym with high level competitor instruction. Carlos and Adriana care deeply about their students development in the sport, which shows in their detailed instruction. Great class size to instructor ratio, every student receives a lot of attention. Highly recommend!!
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Old Town
Carlson Gracie Old Town 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 Carlson Gracie Old Town
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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