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Dojo by Leo Vieira / Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seal Beach, California
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
- 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
- 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 dojosealbeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 231-6801
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started here about 3 months ago and her and I are both excited and blessed to be a part of such an amazing organization now.”
“I use jiu jitsu as a stress relief these days but this school is top notch for competitors and lifestyle players alike.”
“I love the culture there and I enjoy going to their Saturday open mat.”
“Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, This place has something to offer everyone.”
Other martial arts here
“They met our boys (only familiar with wrestling) where they were in skill sets and made every minute on the mat a fun and enriching experience.”
What members say
“Been training at the Dojo for many years very welcoming gym and great professors that will give you the time to improve your Jiu Jitsu.”
“Been training at the Dojo for many years very welcoming gym and great professors that will give you the time to improve your Jiu Jitsu.”
“Been training at the Dojo for many years very welcoming gym and great professors that will give you the time to improve your Jiu Jitsu.”
“I use jiu jitsu as a stress relief these days but this school is top notch for competitors and lifestyle players alike.”
“The facility is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need for a great training session.”
“I use jiu jitsu as a stress relief these days but this school is top notch for competitors and lifestyle players alike.”
From the reviews
The community here is amazing, with fellow students always willing to roll and share tips. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need for a great training session. Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, This place has something to offer everyone.
Dojo is my sanctuary! As a long time Jiu Jitsu practitioner when I moved to Huntington Beach and had to leave my first school, Dojo was the best place I found after checking out all the schools in the area. Both brothers Alvin and Frank are super cool and Leo is one of the nicest Bjj legends I've ever met.
Two years ago My wife and I were looking for a place for our son and daughter to start practicing Jiu Jitsu. From the first day the instructors here have made us feel welcome and have taken care of our kids like family. The culture at Dojo by Leo Vieira is amazing.
Amazing Place to train from the moment you walk in the atmosphere feels amazing that is already a plus 👏 My daughter was invited by Coach Aghata to train here and I can't say how much my daughter kept talking about this place how nice everyone was you won't go wrong if you are looking to train with the best in the…
New to BJJ? Start at Dojo by Leo Vieira / Jiu Jitsu
Dojo by Leo Vieira / 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 Dojo by Leo Vieira / 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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