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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mountain House
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mountain House, California
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciemh.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 650-6545
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–6:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class was taught by a black belt, which you don’t always get for beginner classes, so that was a great surprise.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exactly What I Was Hoping to Find for My Daughter I brought my daughter here because she’s getting older and I felt it was time she learned some real-world self-defense.”
“Whether you're looking to compete or just learn self-defense, I highly recommend Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mountain House!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exactly What I Was Hoping to Find for My Daughter I brought my daughter here because she’s getting older and I felt it was time she learned some real-world self-defense.”
“The training environment is welcoming and supportive, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
What members say
“The training environment is welcoming and supportive, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“If you're looking to try martial arts or just want to work on your fitness with a welcoming community, I highly recommend stopping by for a class!”
“The coaches are next level with their attention to detail in instruction as well as their patience with the little ones.”
“The instruction is clear and well paced, ensuring a great workout and an increased understanding of the sport with every class.”
“Both of my kids have been in classes for years and love the environment and their instructors.”
“Wonderful Experience at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mountain My 12 year old son and husband love Charles Gracie of Mountain House!”
From the reviews
Coaches are friendly, patient and supportive of the students. Encouraging every step while teaching discipline, technique and the art of jiu jitsu. The Mountain House Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is immaculate! So pleased we put our young student in this academy.
I joined Charles Gracie Mountain House in August of 2022. My original intent was to get myself in shape. When I realized they had several kids classes throughout the week as well I was very excited. I immediately signed my 4 year old son up for a trial.
My daughter loves her teachers at Gracie Jiu Jitsu MH. Her confidence has skyrocketed the last few months and she is in much better shape physically. Her jiu-jitsu classes are the highlight of her week. As a parent, I love the attention to detail in every aspect at the studio.
Charles Gracie of Mountain house is the perfect place to get introduced to and fall in love with Jiu-Jitsu. The instruction is clear and well paced, ensuring a great workout and an increased understanding of the sport with every class. The instructors are welcoming and so are all the students.
New to BJJ? Start at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mountain House
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mountain House 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 Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mountain House
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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