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Cleber Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newport Beach, California

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule cleberjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 842-4554

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PM

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 Cleber Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“My daughters are 4, 7, and 9, and each of them has a completely different personality and learning style—but he meets each of them exactly where they are.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“You can not go wrong by coming to this place for discipline, to lose weight or to learn how to defend yourself or to compete.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cleber Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Cleber Jiu-Jitsu in Newport Beach is incredible 🤙🏾 clean mats, great vibes, and world-class instruction.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“It’s one of those gyms where you feel right at home, people are welcoming, helpful, and genuinely want to see you get better.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“Been training with Cleber for 5 years now and it is a great school with an awesome family environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“He builds confidence while teaching real technique, and the girls genuinely look forward to training.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“You can not go wrong by coming to this place for discipline, to lose weight or to learn how to defend yourself or to compete.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Cleber Jiu-Jitsu in Newport Beach is incredible 🤙🏾 clean mats, great vibes, and world-class instruction.”

From the reviews

Coach Carlos is truly exceptional. My daughters are 4, 7, and 9, and each of them has a completely different personality and learning style—but he meets each of them exactly where they are. What stands out most is how intentional and compassionate he is. He doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Apr 2026

Cleber Jiu Jitsu has always been a gym known for its knowledgeable coaches and welcoming environment. Master Cleber creates a sense of belonging from day one, making every student feel like a valued member of the team.

★★★★★ — Grant, Oct 2025

Cleber Jiu-Jitsu in Newport Beach is incredible 🤙🏾 clean mats, great vibes, and world-class instruction. The coaching is technical, detailed, and motivating, and the team culture is second to none. Whether you’re new to Jiu-Jitsu or a seasoned grappler, this place instantly feels like home.

★★★★★ — David, Oct 2025

Great place. Awesome coaches! Great place to learn the fundamentals, and prepare for competition. Extremely welcoming community, and helpful practitioners!

★★★★★ — Ali, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Cleber 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 Cleber Jiu-Jitsu

430 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA92663

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