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Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palm Desert, California
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
- Membership memberships run around $30/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 cvbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (760) 880-1716
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The whole Mantanona family and all coaches involved really give their all to all kids on and off the mats.”
“Most of the classes are in the gi, and there were regularly multiple black belts in each class on top of an assortment of other ranks.”
“Excellent and welcoming environment for those interested in becoming competitive fighters, or for those who want to get a great workout and improve self defense.”
“Whether you’re brand new to Jiu Jitsu or looking for a gym to call home, you won’t find a better place.”
Other martial arts here
“Top notch instruction and environment for learning BJJ and Judo.”
“While I live and train in Portland, I had a background in wrestling and was really interested in seeing what Tony and the rest of the program was all about.”
What members say
“Dan and Anthony are Amazing instructors, with a wealth of knowledge, great communication and teaching skills.”
“Excellent and welcoming environment for those interested in becoming competitive fighters, or for those who want to get a great workout and improve self defense.”
“Excellent and welcoming environment for those interested in becoming competitive fighters, or for those who want to get a great workout and improve self defense.”
“Classes were 90min with warmups for the first 30, technique for 30, then rolling for the last part of class.”
From the reviews
Best environment that I’ve even been in my entire jujitsu career. All love. Coaches are great. My whole family are grateful to be here. ❤️
This is the best gym I’ve ever been to on the road. I did 2 lunch classes, and there were about 10 black belts at each class in addition to all other levels and ages. It felt as close to Valko bjj , my home gym in Chicago, as any other gym I’ve been to.
I had the chance to be down in Palm Desert for a month and decided to try Coachella Valley BJJ out. While I live and train in Portland, I had a background in wrestling and was really interested in seeing what Tony and the rest of the program was all about.
Excellent and welcoming environment for those interested in becoming competitive fighters, or for those who want to get a great workout and improve self defense. Dan and Anthony are Amazing instructors, with a wealth of knowledge, great communication and teaching skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ
Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ
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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