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EDJ ACADEMY HQ
4.8 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Corona, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule edjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 662-0162
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“EDJ has plenty of mat space and seating for parents watching their kids train, lots of natural lighting w a beautiful view, clean mats and two clean restrooms.”
“Even for people that don’t want to compete, the professor sets a great environment to ensure everyone is getting a great workout and learning experience.”
“My experience at EDJ has been top tier and I would recommend this school to anyone ranging from beginner to competitor.”
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What members say
“Even for people that don’t want to compete, the professor sets a great environment to ensure everyone is getting a great workout and learning experience.”
“EDJ is very family oriented and welcoming to new comers, I was very pleased to see three female black belts along w other low/high ranked women supporting each other.”
“EDJ is very family oriented and welcoming to new comers, I was very pleased to see three female black belts along w other low/high ranked women supporting each other.”
“That was important to me too because I really want to learn the fundamentals of Jujitsu.”
“They are great with kids small and older ones, the patience they have for each student is remarkable.”
“Even for people that don’t want to compete, the professor sets a great environment to ensure everyone is getting a great workout and learning experience.”
From the reviews
I am a female purple belt visiting from Texas to crosstrain and see my friend Evelyn get promoted to black belt. EDJ has plenty of mat space and seating for parents watching their kids train, lots of natural lighting w a beautiful view, clean mats and two clean restrooms.
I often feel like I got lucky that EDJ was my first school, because the friends I’ve made here are incredible. The curriculum is challenging, and when I am able to successfully do a move, it’s so rewarding. The instructors are patient and don’t ever make you feel like a burden.
If you are looking to start BJJ . Let me recommended EDJ in Corona. I started 4 years ago at 62 years old. EDJ takes care of their students. I feel comfortable when I train. All the Professors and coaches are excellent. My schedule mostly allows me to train with coach Bryan his instruction is top notch.
If you're looking to perfect your jiu jitsu or are just a beginner this is the perfect place to be. Professor JP and all the other staff have a wealth of knowledge to share. Very family oriented environment. In house tournaments to help get the jitters out . Your kids will be excited to get out of school just to train!
New to BJJ? Start at EDJ ACADEMY HQ
EDJ ACADEMY HQ 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 EDJ ACADEMY HQ
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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