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Checkmat BJJ Murrieta
5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Murrieta, California
Part of Checkmat
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 3–12) — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule checkmatmurrieta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 216-3639
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“super patient and kind with my son,they do an amazing job pushing him to be strong while also helping him stay calm and work through tough moments.”
“They have beginner classes, kids classes, womens classes, all level BJJ classes, fundemental classes, and No-Gi classes.”
“They have beginner classes, kids classes, womens classes, all level BJJ classes, fundemental classes, and No-Gi classes.”
“They have beginner classes, kids classes, womens classes, all level BJJ classes, fundemental classes, and No-Gi classes.”
“If you have a goal of winning in an IBJJF event, if you are a casual practitioner / hobbyist, or if you have never experienced BJJ before in your life.”
“I unfortunately moved again but plan on making it out to the open mats when I can.”
“Professor Pantcho is part of one of the best BJJ lineages in the game and provides an exceptional environment for all levels of the sport.”
What members say
“3rd Degree Black belt Pantcho is the head coach. He has selected an amazing team of coaches that assist in teaching and assist teammates during class with technique.”
“Professor Pantcho is part of one of the best BJJ lineages in the game and provides an exceptional environment for all levels of the sport.”
“His passion for Jiu Jitsu is contagious and once you see his students having fun while learning on the mats, you'll understand and want to join our Checkmat Murrieta family.”
“Pantcho is an excellent coach and everyone I’ve trained and rolled with at the gym is always more than willing to help me improve my technique.”
“I started my journey here on my own, and now both of my kids train alongside me—and they absolutely love it.”
“If you have a goal of winning in an IBJJF event, if you are a casual practitioner / hobbyist, or if you have never experienced BJJ before in your life.”
From the reviews
Checkmat Murrieta is a great place for all levels. They have beginner classes, kids classes, womens classes, all level BJJ classes, fundemental classes, and No-Gi classes. 3rd Degree Black belt Pantcho is the head coach.
I’ve been training here for almost two years now, and I usually don’t like to leave reviews until I’ve truly had time to understand a place. After all this time, I can confidently say this is by far one of the best gyms I’ve ever trained at.
Professor Pantcho is THE best Jiu Jitsu coach around! He teaches all levels of Jiu Jitsu. He's great with kids and adults. He not only teaches all levels, he teaches top competitors and competes at the highest levels.
This is undoubtedly the best gym in the valley. With a plethora of black belts, who are eager to share their knowledge and the owner and head instructor Patcho Who is a4degree black belt. This is a special place filled with special people who go out of their way to help each other and have created a community.
New to BJJ? Start at Checkmat BJJ Murrieta
Checkmat BJJ Murrieta 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 Checkmat BJJ Murrieta
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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