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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Livermore, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracielivermore.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 292-5454
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Before I started I was a little overweight and out of shape and I knew I had to do something so I wouldn’t get out of breath and tired playing with kids.”
“As a woman I know it can be intimidating and awkward.”
“The investment that we have made for our family, including numerous private sessions, really speaks to how much we love being a part of this community.”
“We came across this fantastic academy 7 years ago when we decided that we wanted our daughter to train in a martial art specific for self-defense.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this academy has something to offer everyone.”
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What members say
“The professor and students were a great group of people and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to grow through BJJ!”
“I was kind of nervous because I had never been in any kind of martial arts class before but everyone in that class was super supportive and really made me feel welcome.”
“I was kind of nervous because I had never been in any kind of martial arts class before but everyone in that class was super supportive and really made me feel welcome.”
“I love how enthusiastic she is to tell me all about the new techniques she learns, her confident has soared since she started training.”
“5 years of training, my daughter's confidence in herself has grown tremendously and the best part, she's extremely physically fit from her training.”
“An Incredible Jiu-Jitsu Experience Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Livermore is more than just a gym; it’s a family.”
From the reviews
My husband, son and I have been training for a little over four years. My husband wanted us to start training and choose CharliesGracie because he knew I would feel the most comfortable here. As a female it is intimidating to train with men of all ages and even more so as you progress.
Just dropped in for a class while traveling for work and had a great experience. The professor and students were a great group of people and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to grow through BJJ!
Started my BJJ journey here. I highly recommend this gym. All the instructors are professional, and make learning fun.
I’m so glad I found Charles Gracie Academy. We moved to Livermore in August of 2024, and I signed my daughter up for Jiu-Jitsu classes shortly after. When I learned they had family plans, I signed myself up as well.
New to BJJ? Start at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore 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 Livermore
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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