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De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stanton, California

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
  • Phone +1 714-527-1845

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’ve trained at many academies and the Instructor John De La O makes sure his students understand the importance of the basics to form a solid foundation.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Great workouts, classes and training for adults and children.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They offer different classes for men, women and youth in BJJ, Self Defense, Boxing & Kick Boxing If you’re in the OC area I highly recommend this facility”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Safe and friendly atmosphere that caters to all skill levels from 1st day students to Professional and Amateur Fighters.”

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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 De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“And many others train in MMA.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“They offer different classes for men, women and youth in BJJ, Self Defense, Boxing & Kick Boxing If you’re in the OC area I highly recommend this facility”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“They offer different classes for men, women and youth in BJJ, Self Defense, Boxing & Kick Boxing If you’re in the OC area I highly recommend this facility”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Safe and friendly atmosphere that caters to all skill levels from 1st day students to Professional and Amateur Fighters.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’ve trained at many academies and the Instructor John De La O makes sure his students understand the importance of the basics to form a solid foundation.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Great workouts, classes and training for adults and children.”

From the reviews

Safe and friendly atmosphere that caters to all skill levels from 1st day students to Professional and Amateur Fighters. I’ve trained at many academies and the Instructor John De La O makes sure his students understand the importance of the basics to form a solid foundation.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Feb 2022

Have been training there with my now-adult kids for years. Great family environment and John is a really good instructor for all skill levels. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Howard, Nov 2023

Fantastic, friendly and family oriented. Great workouts, classes and training for adults and children. 👍👍👍

★★★★★ — Raquel, Apr 2021

Well this here is my Gem. This is were I train as professional wrestler. And many others train in MMA. Jon de la O is one the best men I have known. Always fare and caring. Great facility two story's. A must visit.

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center

De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 714-527-1845

Your first BJJ class at De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center

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 De La O Jiu Jitsu Training Center

8381 Katella Ave STE F, Stanton, CA90680

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