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East County Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Cajon, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastcountyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-806-0944
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches work very well with the kids and my kids enjoy going.”
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What members say
“Welcoming environment for all who want to train!”
From the reviews
Sent my kids here for a class and I'll be signing them up. Very professional and the kids loved the class.
Great gym with excellent professors! Welcoming environment for all who want to train! Don’t be intimidated if you’re a newbie…. Everybody is friendly and ready to help you achieve your goals.
The facility is very clean. The coaches work very well with the kids and my kids enjoy going. Classes are 4-5pm for 3-5 year olds and 5-6pm for 6-12 year olds every weekday and it is a flat rate for the month. For kids they offer a free trial to ensure the kids enjoy it before paying any money.
This new place is very close to my house. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
New to BJJ? Start at East County Jiu-Jitsu Academy
East County Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 East County Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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