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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elk Grove, 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 (ages 4–15) — 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 gracieelkgrove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-829-4110
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:20–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:20–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:40–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my daughters ages 8 and 11 have been going to Charles Gracie Elk Grove for 1 year now and they absolutely love it.”
“As a woman that is new to Brazilian jiu jitsu, I highly recommend Charles Gracie Elk Grove.”
“Not only is it a great sweat, it is a great way to learn how to stay calm in uncomfortable situations and learn self defense.”
“My 11 year old was attending another gym for several years but due to COVID the classes were no longer available and this was my 8 year olds first time trying Jiu-Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“My kids have been going here for over a year after they moved from Karate.”
What members say
“Coach Ryan and Coach Mark are amazing with the kids.”
“My 11 year old was attending another gym for several years but due to COVID the classes were no longer available and this was my 8 year olds first time trying Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Strangers turned into friends and friends turned into family at the Charles Gracie Academy in Elk Grove.”
“Head coach Ryan was very professional and technical on the way he taught techniques.”
“Not only is it a great sweat, it is a great way to learn how to stay calm in uncomfortable situations and learn self defense.”
“My daughter has gained so much confidence and discipline it's the best investment in her future I have made thus far.”
From the reviews
My youngest daughter has been training at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove since March 2024. My oldest daughter was timid about joining at first but after watching her sister attend classes for a few months she was ready to join. This is a testament to how positive and encouraging the coaches are.
This is my daughter's first experience with jiu-jitsu. We started shortly after opening and she fell in love. The coaches are all amazing and so dedicated. There is such a good mix of kids boys and girls it's great.
My kids have been going there for a year and they love it! It's clean and inviting and the coaches always know how to make it fun and keep the kids engaged. It feels like a good balnce between having fun and learning discipline. My sister and her children also go there and they are learning a lot of self defense moves.
As a woman that is new to Brazilian jiu jitsu, I highly recommend Charles Gracie Elk Grove. Coach Ryan and students are extremely friendly, making it a comfortable environment. I was impressed with how clean it is too!
New to BJJ? Start at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove 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 Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove
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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