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Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 24 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule exclusivebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 287-5906
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Beto is an amazing coach and definitely amazing with the children and is very military friendly I had an amazing experience and will always remember this gym”
“They accept all levels, and will spend countless time and effort answering questions, as well as trying their absolute best to help you improve and perfect your game.”
Other martial arts here
“My son(8 years old), was always afraid and nervous to train in an MMA gym.”
What members say
“Beto is an amazing coach and definitely amazing with the children and is very military friendly I had an amazing experience and will always remember this gym”
“Everyone is always so welcoming and unbelievably willing to help teach every person that walks through their doors.”
“Beto is an amazing coach and definitely amazing with the children and is very military friendly I had an amazing experience and will always remember this gym”
“What I’m referring to is a family friendly environment and simplified concepts that help me with my/our techniques.”
“I honestly cannot say enough good things about Checkmat Murrieta and Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive.”
“Positive atmosphere, friendly environment, Coach is personable and relates easily to my nine year old while keeping him focused.”
From the reviews
All I can say is “THANK YOU SOOO MUCH GENTLEMAN”!! Coach Alex, Coach Glen and Coach Max, you guys have made such a huge impact in my children’s and my life as well!! Everyone that’s part of the the gym has made my family and I feel like we’re part of their family!!
Hands down best jiu jitsu place there is. My 5 year old goes here and the coach is so kind and patient. Perfect balance of learning techniques and letting them be little. So glad we found this place!!!
I’m truly happy I found this school. My experience here has been nothing but positive in my training and in my interactions with coach Alex, Glenn, and Max. I am truly privileged to have met these people who have been encouraging not only in my training but also off the mat.
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Checkmat Murrieta and Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive. Professor Pantcho (the owner) treats everyone like family. All of the professors are absolutely amazing. Everyone is always so welcoming and unbelievably willing to help teach every person that walks through their doors.
New to BJJ? Start at Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Murrieta Exclusive - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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