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Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School

5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Anaheim, California

Part of Checkmat

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule neezam.co — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 495-0106

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM, 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3:30–8 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 3:30–8 PM
Friday 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“I love that is has different age group kids class and also a huge plus having Women’s only classes!”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“I love that is has different age group kids class and also a huge plus having Women’s only classes!”

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Teens BJJ

“There are classes accommodating for teens, adults, women and children.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Highly recommend this place to everyone including adults which my 2 older boys also train and compete.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“The owner is always engaged and helpful and the classes are full of great information, training in proper form, mindfulness, and self defense.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 138 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“I recommend starting as soon as possible, everyone is very chill and good vibe and professor saeed is very knowledgeable very patient and an amazing teacher.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I really appreciate the individual approach and the patience he shows when working with both beginners and more experienced students.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“I’ve been coming to this school for about a year and it’s crazy the immediate bond created between with the faculty and peers, they make sure everyone is like family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“The coach is a true professional — he explains techniques clearly, pays attention to every student, and helps everyone grow and improve.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Highly recommend this place to everyone including adults which my 2 older boys also train and compete.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“The facility itself is kept clean and is a great environment for all.”

From the reviews

Signed up for some exercise, got a friendly environment, learning great techniques. Coach here has so much knowledge of the sport and works with all of us to improve! There are classes accommodating for teens, adults, women and children.

★★★★★ — Rayan, May 2023

My boys and I train at Neezam and let me tell you we LOVE IT. The coaches are amazing. One of the cleanest facility I have ever been to. Come by and check it out for yourself.

★★★★★ — Laila, Jul 2021

This place is a great place for the whole family to train! I love that is has different age group kids class and also a huge plus having Women’s only classes!!! The Professor/owner is very welcoming, accommodating and keeps a safe environment for everyone. The gym is clean and well kept!

★★★★★ — Dominique, Dec 2022

I’ve been coming to this school for about a year and it’s crazy the immediate bond created between with the faculty and peers, they make sure everyone is like family. They teach discipline, strength, and attention. All skills that I use outside the gym.

★★★★★ — Mujtaba, Feb 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School

1142 N Brookhurst St Ste 106, Anaheim, CA92801

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