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Chris Jones Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fremont, 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chrisjonesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-573-6555
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids started with coach Chris in Tracy more than 2 years ago and we were very excited when we found out that he opened his own academy.”
“They have successfully used their skills and self confidence at school and in tournaments.”
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What members say
“Coach Chris is amazing! He's great with kids and adults alike.”
“The coaches are awesome and the environment is safe, welcoming, and family friendly.”
“They create such a positive, supportive environment where kids can learn, build confidence, and have fun while being challenged.”
“As for myself, I’m 38 and feel like 20:) I’ve lost over 50lbs, I’m in a great shape and I have great fun from training.”
“My kids love learning jiu jitsu and coaches Chris and Andre make it super fun for them!”
From the reviews
This is an awesome place. My daughter has been studying jiu jitsu under coach Chris for almost two years now. The coach and the assistant coaches are awesome. They are incredibly friendly with kids and at the same time instill some discipline as well.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of the purest form, and with applicable self-defense fundamentals: Professor Chris had built his system to aid you in self defense and competition, or just getting fit. The coaching staff are amazing at their job: individual advice is given to each student as appropriate.
My kids started with coach Chris in Tracy more than 2 years ago and we were very excited when we found out that he opened his own academy. He is an amazing teacher and he truly has a gift to work with kids - and not only. My husband started jiu jitsu with him and he is in the best shape of his life.
My son has been training since he was 5 years old. He went to another school and the format was different.My son was Uncomfortable He told me.He wanted to go back to Charles Gracie he mentioned Chris. Chris is a good teacher. HE really helped.my son focus. My son's has Ads. I trust Charles and the staff with my son...
New to BJJ? Start at Chris Jones Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Jones 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 Chris Jones 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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