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DNA Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Montclair, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule dnajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 350-5591

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–6 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–6 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 5–6 AM, 5–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 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 DNA Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“Our girls have been going to DNA since they first opened, Coach Ashley and Coach Devin are so great with the kids!”

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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 DNA Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Our girls have been going to DNA since they first opened, Coach Ashley and Coach Devin are so great with the kids!”

From the reviews

Awesome place to start or continue with your BJJ training. Been coming here for the last two months and the experience has been phenomenal. The dedication to the art from the coaches is always above and beyond. Coach Devin and Ashley will work with you regardless of what your goals are.

★★★★★ — Ricardo, Mar 2024

Despite being the new kids on the block, Devin and Ashley are the best instructors you can ask for! You can feel the passion and enthusiasm they have for Jiujitsu every time you step into the place. Definitely recommend giving the place a try!

★★★★★ — Ismael, Mar 2024

I wanted to share my experience training with Devin & Ashley back in October at a different location. I'm so thrilled to see that they've opened their own school now! These two are amazing instructors for both kids and adults. They're super knowledgeable, patient, and really take the time to understand their students.

★★★★★ — Ali, Mar 2024

Coach Devin and coach Ashley are phenomenal instructors. They have everything you would want from a BJJ school. Their style of teaching is second to none. My daughter Destiny has been with them for about 2 years now.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Mar 2024

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Your first BJJ class at DNA 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 DNA Jiu Jitsu

8851 Central Ave Ste E, Montclair, CA91763

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