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EL MONTE JIU-JITSU (CHECKMAT)
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Monte, California
Part of Checkmat
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 (ages 4–10) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 elmontejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 578-5596
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–9 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The children’s program is very strong , often they place very high as a gym even though they have a fraction of the participants (rated by total points).”
“Wheater you are looking to compete, hobby, lose weight or self-defense.”
“not to mention their private classes which I have attended and their one on one teaching really does work.”
“I would recommend El Monte Jiujitsu for going long term, wether it be self-defence, competing and getting that beautiful medal, or just good excersise, this is the place to do it.”
Other martial arts here
“(or at least everything you can handle) By the way if you're not into Jujitsu then these incredible people have a kick-boxing class and MMA class on Saturdays.”
“(or at least everything you can handle) By the way if you're not into Jujitsu then these incredible people have a kick-boxing class and MMA class on Saturdays.”
What members say
“The owners are very welcoming and family-oriented place we’re grateful to be part of such a great team!”
“It’s a family gym and if you join , you feel like there’s a community that cares about you our your child’s development.”
“I joyed the techniques being shared by the protector and brown belt coaches.”
“In the short time we have been here I’ve seen my sons confidences grown with understanding techniques and with in him self.”
“Wheater you are looking to compete, hobby, lose weight or self-defense.”
“My kids have been training here at El Monte CHECKMAT for the past 5 years and they love it.”
From the reviews
Our 2 kids (4 and 6y/o) have been enrolled for over 6 months now. Both have shown significant growth and confidence. I cant recommend Jiu-Jitsu enough to other parents. Jose, Gabriel, Violet and Bella are a wealth of knowledge and support. Truly a family environment. We hope to be here for years to come.
As a member/participant in this facility I can say for a fact that it is clean, well worked, and friendly! Sure we get worked pretty hard sometimes but its martial arts, were meant to be working hard. (maybe not 5 push-ups per every late person worked though) The staff are kind to newcomers and veterans alike!
Love the training and the sparring and most of all LA FAMILIA. COME JOIN YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED...
Transferred from another checkmat. My son enjoyed the training here. He liked the multiple partners he had. I joyed the techniques being shared by the protector and brown belt coaches. As a gray black belt he was also given the opportunity to train with adults where he focused more. The adults class was welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at EL MONTE JIU-JITSU (CHECKMAT)
EL MONTE JIU-JITSU (CHECKMAT) 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 EL MONTE JIU-JITSU (CHECKMAT)
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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