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Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oroville, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cultivatepower.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 530-854-8731

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 10–11 am
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 Cultivate Power Fighting Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“They offer group classes as well as one-on-one training, but for me, starting one-on-one was the best way to get comfortable and build a foundation.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“I have had the pleasure of enrolling my child in the jujitsu class at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts, and it has been a wonderful experience!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“They have helped transform my son into a competitor.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I have been taking one-on-one sessions with Coach Jennifer for over a year and half, and it has been one of the most rewarding commitments I’ve ever made.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I originally started for self-defense purposes, but I’ve gained so much more during my time here.”

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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 Cultivate Power Fighting Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“The instruction is top-tier, whether it’s jiu-jitsu or kickboxing, everything is broken down clearly and actually makes sense, no matter your experience level.”

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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 60 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The dojo has such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and it’s made a world of difference for our son’s focus and emotional regulation.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“The dojo has such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and it’s made a world of difference for our son’s focus and emotional regulation.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The workouts are intense, the technique is legit, and you leave every session feeling stronger and more confident.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“In the past seven months they have improved my son’s confidence in his ability to protect himself and have taught him how to be a good sport when we win or lose.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“They have helped transform my son into a competitor.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“In the past seven months they have improved my son’s confidence in his ability to protect himself and have taught him how to be a good sport when we win or lose.”

From the reviews

We have been a part of the juijitsu family for almost a year now. I love the bonds that I see forming between team members. Also love how there are multiple coaches watching, coaching, and engaging with the kids.

★★★★★ — Katie, Jan 2024

I have been taking one-on-one sessions with Coach Jennifer for over a year and half, and it has been one of the most rewarding commitments I’ve ever made. I originally started for self-defense purposes, but I’ve gained so much more during my time here.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Oct 2025

The culture is truly amazing! When I first met coach Darrell I was so impressed with his friendliness, professionalism and willingness to help me reach my goals.

★★★★★ — Greggor, Jul 2023

Training here has been an amazing experience for my son and me! The coaches are very attentive to individual needs and attributes during classes. I've noticed my son gaining confidence and better attentiveness in life since training here as well.

★★★★★ — Charles, Sep 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

Cultivate Power Fighting Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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 Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

1790 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA95965

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