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El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Dorado Hills, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–16) — 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 edhjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-595-4064
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started coming here when he was 4 yrs old, now my 6 yr old daughter has joined the mat with him, as well as myself and my husband.”
“Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting, Eliot and his staffs coaching style ensures you’re supported and challenged at every level.”
“EDH Jiu Jitsu has created an environment where kids can learn discipline, respect, confidence, and self-defense in a positive setting.”
Other martial arts here
“If you've got any interest in BJJ, Judo, or Wrestling, check this place out.”
“Eliot has a fine background in wrestling, which expands your learning even further.”
What members say
“Overview: High quality instruction Solid lineage Knowledgeable instructors Clean space Supportive environment, in depth curriculum!”
“The culture is welcoming and encouraging, while the curriculum and training is designed to turn you into a proficient BJJ practitioner.”
“The culture is welcoming and encouraging, while the curriculum and training is designed to turn you into a proficient BJJ practitioner.”
“I travel from downtown Sacramento to El Dorado Hills to learn specifically from Eliot because of the strength of his technique and the character of the dojo.”
“Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting, Eliot and his staffs coaching style ensures you’re supported and challenged at every level.”
“Overview: High quality instruction Solid lineage Knowledgeable instructors Clean space Supportive environment, in depth curriculum!”
From the reviews
I've had the privilege of training at El Dorado Hills BJJ under the guidance of Eliot Kelly, and I can confidently say that this gym is truly exceptional. Eliot has built a reputation as one of the most respected and established BJJ instructors in the area.
I have been a member of the gym for close to three months now. I came from another gym and I have 9 years of BJJ experience, I am ranked at brown belt. I moved to EDH Jiu Jitsu because of the quality of instruction and the community that Eliot has built around the dojo is second to none in Sacramento.
Coach Eliot Kelly is awesome. He has been working with my son for almost 2 years. It's a great environment for learning BJJ mixed with just enough fun to keep the kids engaged.
When I first started looking around for a place to learn jiu jitsu, I wanted to find a gym where I could learn and train hard without worrying about getting hurt or training in an atmosphere of machismo. I found what I was looking for at El Dorado Hills BJJ.
Your first BJJ class at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
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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