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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Bruno, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciesanbruno.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (650) 636-4385
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Marvin is super engaging and explains things clearly, which is so helpful when you're still learning the basics.”
“The professor is a natural with kids, you can tell how much he really loves teaching the little ones.”
What members say
“As someone completely new to the sport, I was nervous going in—but from the very first day, they made me feel comfortable and supported.”
“A special shout-out to Jasmine and her amazing crew—they’re always warm, welcoming, and smiling.”
“Professor E brings an energy that’s focused and motivating—he breaks down techniques in a way that builds real confidence.”
“Tucked among the many great spots at Bayhill Shopping Center, Charles Gracie San Bruno stands out as an exceptional jiu jitsu academy.”
“The academy is always clean and well organized.”
“Professor E brings an energy that’s focused and motivating—he breaks down techniques in a way that builds real confidence.”
From the reviews
Tucked among the many great spots at Bayhill Shopping Center, Charles Gracie San Bruno stands out as an exceptional jiu jitsu academy. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning martial arts.
As someone completely new to the sport, I was nervous going in—but from the very first day, they made me feel comfortable and supported. Each of them has a different teaching style, but they all share the same passion, patience, and commitment to helping you grow.
Coach Chris is very patient and friendly to kids. He is also willing to carefully demonstrate basic techniques. New gym. Recommend. Our kids start with free trials and both enrolled and are quite engaged.
We have been sending our 4 year old to BJJ here for a couple months now and the experience has been amazing. The professor is a natural with kids, you can tell how much he really loves teaching the little ones. The classes are always framed in an age appropriate way and my son is totally engaged.
New to BJJ? Start at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno 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 - San Bruno
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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