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DOWNTOWN JIU JITSU
4.7 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Ana, California
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 (ages 4–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dtjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-598-6492
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1:30 pm, 4:30–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Brought my daughter for the first time last week and she loves it!”
“My 13-year-old son is preparing for high school wrestling, and every coach has been supportive and accommodating.”
“Kids classes are organized, they teach them discipline, techniques, self-defense, and they have a lot of fun.”
“Had my first class last Friday had lots of fun it was great for my first time doing jiujitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“Finding a solid wrestling and jiu-jitsu gym isn’t easy, and we’re grateful to have found this one.”
What members say
“Great coaching, great location.”
“Had my first class last Friday had lots of fun it was great for my first time doing jiujitsu.”
“excellent place to train I highly recommend this place friendly clean atmosphere with good people go get your roll on”
“Kids classes are organized, they teach them discipline, techniques, self-defense, and they have a lot of fun.”
“Brought my daughter for the first time last week and she loves it!”
“excellent place to train I highly recommend this place friendly clean atmosphere with good people go get your roll on”
From the reviews
Amazing gym in the heart of the city. My kids and I train here. Kids classes are organized, they teach them discipline, techniques, self-defense, and they have a lot of fun. For the adult classes it’s competitive and at the same time they make new people feel welcomed and get to their level. Overall an amazing gym.
DTJJ - Clean, friendly and professional. Everyone there has great training background and most of all…they are all humble people. Willing to help you on your path in Jiu Jitsu. I feel they really want you to both succeed and feel comfortable both on and off the mats.
This place is amazing. Finding a solid wrestling and jiu-jitsu gym isn’t easy, and we’re grateful to have found this one. My 13-year-old son is preparing for high school wrestling, and every coach has been supportive and accommodating.
The coaches are very friendly and welcoming. They take the time to explain techniques clearly and make sure everyone feels comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone starting their Jiu Jitsu journey!
New to BJJ? Start at DOWNTOWN JIU JITSU
DOWNTOWN 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 DOWNTOWN 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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