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COMPTON JIU-JITSU

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Compton, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule comptonjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 310-483-2362

Hours

Monday 6–7 pm
Tuesday 10–11 am, 5–7 pm
Wednesday 10–11 am, 5–7 pm
Thursday 10 am–11 pm
Friday 10–11 am, 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 1–2 pm
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 COMPTON JIU-JITSU, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Also the skills and fundamentals are kept short and simple in a way that any age group can easily understand.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Review: COMPTON JIU-JITSU If you’re looking for a place where kids genuinely light up with confidence, focus, and a smile after every class, COMPTON JIU-JITSU is a standout choice.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Compton Jiu Jitsu, blends self defense and sport jiu jitsu for any level of student .”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, young or old, he meets you where you are with patience, encouragement, and wisdom.”

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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 COMPTON JIU-JITSU — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“There is also kids and HIIT classes like kickboxing 💪🏽 you won’t find anything like this in the city”

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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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“The place is nice and clean the coach Anthony is very knowledgeable and makes the classes fun and enjoyable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, young or old, he meets you where you are with patience, encouragement, and wisdom.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Whether you want to learn to defend yourself, your family, or simply want your kids to learn to defend themselves; you can do it all while surrounding yourself with good vibes!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Also the skills and fundamentals are kept short and simple in a way that any age group can easily understand.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“Review: COMPTON JIU-JITSU If you’re looking for a place where kids genuinely light up with confidence, focus, and a smile after every class, COMPTON JIU-JITSU is a standout choice.”

From the reviews

Review: COMPTON JIU-JITSU If you’re looking for a place where kids genuinely light up with confidence, focus, and a smile after every class, COMPTON JIU-JITSU is a standout choice. My Kids arrive more focused, with improved balance and body awareness after even a few weeks.

★★★★★ — Juan, Oct 2025

Walking into Compton JuJitsu was one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I felt a sense of respect, discipline, and real community. Something that’s hard to come by these days. Sensei Anthony, the owner and head coach, is the heart and soul of this place.

★★★★★ — B, Oct 2025

Are you looking for something real? Perhaps the typical suburban dojo vibe isn't cutting it for you anymore? Compton Jiu-Jitsu hits differently, I tell you. The second you step in, there's a certain energy in the room. It's raw. It's grit. The mats don't lie!

★★★★★ — Adrian, Oct 2025

A great place to learn the basics of the art of Jiu Jitsu . Compton Jiu Jitsu, blends self defense and sport jiu jitsu for any level of student . Amazing for kids to learn about how to stop bullying and growing self confidence . The instruction is clear and concise if you have ever thought of trying you must go !

★★★★★ — Steven, Oct 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at COMPTON JIU-JITSU

COMPTON 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at COMPTON 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 COMPTON JIU-JITSU

1810 E Alondra Blvd, Compton, CA90221

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