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Checkmat Perris - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Perris, California

Part of Checkmat

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule checkmatperris.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (951) 745-5500

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 9:30–11 AM
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 Perris - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Great instruction and great vibes… a perfect combination to everyone from kids to adults for Hobbyists to competitors Checkmat perris will offer the best quality training.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Great instruction and great vibes… a perfect combination to everyone from kids to adults for Hobbyists to competitors Checkmat perris will offer the best quality training.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly, respectful atmosphere that’s both welcoming to beginners and challenging for advanced practitioners.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 8 mentions

“Great instruction and great vibes… a perfect combination to everyone from kids to adults for Hobbyists to competitors Checkmat perris will offer the best quality training.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly, respectful atmosphere that’s both welcoming to beginners and challenging for advanced practitioners.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly, respectful atmosphere that’s both welcoming to beginners and challenging for advanced practitioners.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“They take the time to break down techniques in detail, ensuring everyone, regardless of skill level, leaves the mat better than they came in.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Professor Renato is a multiple world champ, great with kids and adults.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“Great instruction and great vibes… a perfect combination to everyone from kids to adults for Hobbyists to competitors Checkmat perris will offer the best quality training.”

From the reviews

The gym is nice and spacious. There's plenty of parking too. The environment is nice and friendly. Professor Renato is a multiple world champ, great with kids and adults. Whether you are looking for a hobby or looking to become a competitor, this is the place for you! Don't worry about the gear, they have it for you!

★★★★★ — Liz, Jun 2025

Great gym with a great professor. Huge mat for large classes and kid friendly. Learn from one of the best in the business with techniques developed over years of training. Awesome pricing and friendly staff. It will feel like a home away from home as you train in the art of Brazilian Jiujitsu.

★★★★★ — Fernando, Jul 2025

Absolutely love training at Checkmat Perris. The professor is world-renowned and brings legit experience to every class. It’s all technique-focused—you spend the week diving deep into one move so it actually sticks. After that, it’s straight into rolling.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jun 2025

I have trained with professor Renato for more than 2 years. He is the best instructor that my family and I have ever known. You cannot compare what he teaches to anyone else. If you are just starting out or have been been training jujitsu for a while, you will know immediately that this will be the place for you.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Jun 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Checkmat Perris - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Checkmat Perris - 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Checkmat Perris - 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.

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 Perris - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

2050 Trumble Rd Ste C, Perris, CA92571

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