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Carpio Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Long Beach, California
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 carpiojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 384-2423
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The little kids’ class is so much fun, and I can’t wait to see my kids develop in this program.”
“(the future) Flexible schedule offering both Gi and No-Gi classes 7 days a week?”
“(the future) Flexible schedule offering both Gi and No-Gi classes 7 days a week?”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor, you’ll find training partners of all skill levels who are eager to help each other improve.”
“They provide classes and private lessons for all levels from introduction/beginners to advanced.”
“I’ve been coming to Carpio for open mat over the past few months, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best jiu-jitsu gyms I’ve trained at.”
“Love this place, the dedication that the professor Gustavo and Coach Marné deliver it’s awesome perfect place for beginners and advance BJJ practitioners oss!”
What members say
“Gustavo, the owner and head instructor, is an excellent coach who creates a positive environment from the moment you walk through the door.”
“Love this place, the dedication that the professor Gustavo and Coach Marné deliver it’s awesome perfect place for beginners and advance BJJ practitioners oss!”
“This is an excellent jiu jitsu school that has a rare combination of high level grappling and friendly/supportive environment!”
“Every move is explained with some of the most advanced details that not all Professors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners will bother to mention.”
“The instructor was engaging and my kids loved her right away.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor, you’ll find training partners of all skill levels who are eager to help each other improve.”
From the reviews
This is an excellent jiu jitsu school that has a rare combination of high level grappling and friendly/supportive environment! I've been training for 13 years so it's fair to say that I've been through and seen my fair share of BJJ gyms; some good and some not so good.
Gustavo is a top class instructor. He is well known and highly respected in the jiu jitsu community. He is actively involved in world class competitions that operate at the highest level against the fiercest of competitors.
A great school to learn the art of Brazilian jiujitsu. They provide classes and private lessons for all levels from introduction/beginners to advanced. The vibe in between those walls are always positive. If your child cares to learn the basics or compete? This is the gym to go to in the Lakewood area.
Professor Gustavo Carpio has what I call Invisible Jiu Jitsu. This skill is not easy to acquire. Every move is explained with some of the most advanced details that not all Professors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners will bother to mention.
New to BJJ? Start at Carpio Jiu Jitsu
Carpio Jiu Jitsu 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 Carpio 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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