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Carlson Gracie Temecula
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carlsongracietemecula.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 837-9685
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“3 of my kids, 8&10 (boys) and my oldest daughter (13) have been training BJJ for a year prior to starting at Carlson Gracie Temecula.”
“I highly recommend it for women, teens, and young children.”
“Within 9 months they had developed enough confidence to compete and we were blown away at how well they performed against the competition from around the country.”
“I came in having 0 exposure to BJJ, just called and asked if they offered self-defense classes and Tom convinced me to come try.”
“If you are thinking about trying jiu jitsu for the first time you will find no better school and instructor staff to put your trust in than this school right here!”
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What members say
“Professor Tom is amazing and I know this because my brother took his two kids here before I started taking my two children here as well.”
“From the first day, it was evident that the team was focused on developing comfort and confidence in the new students.”
“My wife and I already feel like we have achieved most of what we were hoping for, because we had been searching for an activity we could all enjoy together as a family.”
“The entire team has been instrumental in our children's success, both on the training mat and at competitions.”
“3 of my kids, 8&10 (boys) and my oldest daughter (13) have been training BJJ for a year prior to starting at Carlson Gracie Temecula.”
“Very clean facility with kind people and stellar instruction.”
From the reviews
My son and I started training here recently. It’s been great having jiu jitsu as something we can do together. We often get home and continue practicing what we learned. It’s been a great bonding experience for us. Carlson Gracie has so many classes available.
I travel for work and get the opportunity to visit different schools from time to time. This school has been unbelievably welcoming, friendly and professional to my group of coworkers and myself. Tom is one of the most inspirational professors I have ever met at one of the best schools I’ve ever experienced.
We enrolled our son (9) and daughter (12) at this academy a little over a year ago and it's honestly been one of the best decisions we've ever made. The entire team has been instrumental in our children's success, both on the training mat and at competitions.
Our daughter (19) and our son (11) started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about two months ago, and they absolutely love it. My wife and I already feel like we have achieved most of what we were hoping for, because we had been searching for an activity we could all enjoy together as a family.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Temecula
Carlson Gracie Temecula 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 Carlson Gracie Temecula
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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