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ENDVR JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Leandro, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule endvrjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“So I been training since 2013 and I gotta say this has been one of the best schools for Nogi jiu jitsu in my opinion.”
“This doesn’t mean that the students don’t roll hard, but there’s less emphasis on podium placing.”
“Whether you are a beginner to advance, I highly recommend to anyone interested.”
Other martial arts here
“Much of the class was starting standup hand wrestling and takedowns.”
What members say
“This is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu from a patient and knowledgeable instructor alongside a friendly community that will push you to improve.”
“Him and his members have created a super welcoming culture for anyone who wants to train in an encouraging environment.”
“This is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu from a patient and knowledgeable instructor alongside a friendly community that will push you to improve.”
“Andrew maintains a balance of respect and tradition, while still promoting a laid back and friendly atmosphere and teaching time-proven fundamentals along with new-age techniques.”
“If you’re looking for a friendly, clean, and competent place to learn and practice Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the place.”
“Coach Andrew is a former 10th Planet student and now a student under Professor Manny of SLZBJJ, having received his purple and brown belt from him.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for a friendly, clean, and competent place to learn and practice Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the place. Tucked in the quiet and unassuming neighborhood of San Leandro, this spacious gym is home to an array of knowledgeable black belt instructors and a community of hard-working individuals.
Great place to train! I've spent dozens of hours on the mats with Coach Andrew and it's always such a pleasure. Super nice guy, fosters an amazing, friendly environment to learn in, and empathetic and eloquent in how he teaches. I'd recommend for all skill levels.
The atmosphere in the gym is friendly and respectful. Students are supportive and there is a strong sense of community. Andrew is a great coach with a lot of patience. Whether you’re a beginner or years of experience, you’ll feel at home here!
Friendly training environment with lots of mat space, gym is well maintained and clean. Andrew is a knowledgeable and caring instructor with impressive jiujitsu skills. I always have a good time here and highly recommend it to anyone.
New to BJJ? Start at ENDVR JIU JITSU
ENDVR JIU JITSU comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 ENDVR JIU JITSU
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. 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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