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Cosmic Training Center Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alhambra, California
Plan your first class
- 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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 cosmictrainingcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 284-4255
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Took my kids to train here over the holiday break and the level of professionalism but also welcoming atmosphere just blew my mind.”
“He is also there to support those who compete and attend tournaments.”
“Not to mention their Sunday Open Mats are probably the most popular in the 626.”
“This place is beginner friendly, but it's also good for the more seasoned grapplers too because Joseph is well versed in the modern sport bjj as well as takedowns and self defense.”
“This place is beginner friendly, but it's also good for the more seasoned grapplers too because Joseph is well versed in the modern sport bjj as well as takedowns and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“There has been a constant striving to add seminars (Lucas Pinheiro and others) and classes while keeping them at a very high quality including wrestling and judo.”
“There has been a constant striving to add seminars (Lucas Pinheiro and others) and classes while keeping them at a very high quality including wrestling and judo.”
What members say
“Professor Joseph is amazing and he really make you feel like you are part of a family.”
“This place is beginner friendly, but it's also good for the more seasoned grapplers too because Joseph is well versed in the modern sport bjj as well as takedowns and self defense.”
“Fast forward a year later, I'm back, but I needed to modify the way I train and Joseph and the other students have been really supportive.”
“He is very patient in his instruction and goes over lessons step by step to make sure all his students understand the subtle details of the techniques.”
“In addition to learning an effective self-defense art, the lessons are also a great workout.”
“He is also there to support those who compete and attend tournaments.”
From the reviews
Since the move in 2020, the facilities are even better - larger mat space, separate and spacious changing rooms, bathrooms, and everything is new and cleaned regularly. The Sunday open mat is, as my coach called it, “Disneyland for black belts.
I'm a total beginner, have only trained here for a month. Coach Joseph is super kind and inviting. He's patient, knowledgeable, and great at breaking down concepts/moves in detail. The people at the gym are friendly and are all very willing to help you learn and train. This is a great gym to train at!
I signed up in 2013, but due to health issues, I had to stop. Fast forward a year later, I'm back, but I needed to modify the way I train and Joseph and the other students have been really supportive. This is definitely a family atmosphere and people roll light to competitive. You set the pace.
My brother and I have been coming to train at Cosmic for about 5 months and I could not be happier. Joseph's passion and energy for the sport is inspiring, he is what makes this an outstanding place to train.
New to BJJ? Start at Cosmic Training Center Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cosmic Training Center 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.
Your first BJJ class at Cosmic Training Center 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.
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