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ELITE TEAM MONTEREY JIUJITSU
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seaside, 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
- 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 eliteteammonterey.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (831) 204-0227
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Foundational skills are reinforced through drill and built upon with effective techniques in an easy to digest way.”
“Beyond thankful for my experience here and as a woman training in this male dominated sport, the big guys watch out for us and make sure we are safe during trainings.”
“Passing through Monterey I was pleased to find Elite Team Jiu Jitsu and see that they offered Nogi classes.”
“Everyone on the mats are amazingly good, constant competitors, but also humble teachers.”
“Thanks for letting me come to open mat this weekend while visiting.”
“I was so blessed to have recently found Elite team Monterey — I have never trained with a friendlier or more welcoming group of people.”
“Whether you’re looking to put your kids in jiu jitsu or giving it a try for yourself you couldn’t pick a better place!”
What members say
“Coach Mark is an incredible instructor and practitioner that welcomes anyone, at any level, to his gym.”
“I was so blessed to have recently found Elite team Monterey — I have never trained with a friendlier or more welcoming group of people.”
“Stayed for about a week in Seaside visiting family and I was blessed to be able to train with Mark at Elite almost every day I was there!”
“I never felt any issues here, very controlled partners and I can tell the owner Mark cares about his training techniques and teaches control.”
“It's a great gym and if you're at all interested in trying jiujitsu, you should check it out.”
From the reviews
I've been training regularly at Elite Team Monterey for well over three years now. It's a great gym and if you're at all interested in trying jiujitsu, you should check it out. Mark is an awesome instructor, whether you're a total beginner or have ten years experience on the mats.
Excellent training environment which is evident by the overall skill level of those attending. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable, organized and professional as well as being very welcoming and motivational to new people.
I love training at Elite. A great place to learn, train, and meet some dedicated athletes. As a newly returning white belt I love how Coach Mark, fellow coaches and members make this a great learning environment that is safe and full of positive vibes.
Passing through Monterey I was pleased to find Elite Team Jiu Jitsu and see that they offered Nogi classes. Coach Mark and his instructors were extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly. I very much enjoyed the class structure and the ample time given for live rolling.
New to BJJ? Start at ELITE TEAM MONTEREY JIUJITSU
ELITE TEAM MONTEREY JIUJITSU 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 ELITE TEAM MONTEREY JIUJITSU
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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