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Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton
5 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fullerton, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–16) — 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 ethosjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (657) 390-1133
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
The classes they run
“And now that my daughter is older, she has joined their kids program and is learning a lot about resilience, self-improvement, and growth.”
“The coaches are amazing as they each bring different styles whether you are looking to compete or come to have fun learning in a friendly environment.”
“Whether you’re a first timer or been training for a long time, this place will challenge you to grow in your BJJ journey!”
Other martial arts here
“If you have seen MMA or not sure what to have your kids try send them here.”
“My cousin wanted to train Jiu-jitsu to complement his Judo and convinced me to find a gym with him.”
What members say
“For me, and so many others, Ethos is home and that is thanks to the amazing coaching staff and environment created within those walls.”
“Whether you’re a first timer or been training for a long time, this place will challenge you to grow in your BJJ journey!”
“The coaches are amazing as they each bring different styles whether you are looking to compete or come to have fun learning in a friendly environment.”
“Instruction is excellent, with multiple competitors and coaches who go on the world stage teaching new and improved techniques.”
“One of the coaches, Rodnei Barbosa (a black belt who competes at Roosterweight-127lbs), submitted me about seven times in five minutes without breaking a sweat!”
“And now that my daughter is older, she has joined their kids program and is learning a lot about resilience, self-improvement, and growth.”
From the reviews
My experience,is that this is a great place to learn as a beginner . I'm a white belt and I will be turning 57 yrs of age in a couple of months for those who are my age , and are thinking twice about it ,Don't .
Absolutely love this jiu-jitsu gym! I'm 6'02" 200+lbs and I'll never forget my first day. One of the coaches, Rodnei Barbosa (a black belt who competes at Roosterweight-127lbs), submitted me about seven times in five minutes without breaking a sweat! At that moment, I knew I had to learn this stuff!
I have been practicing jiu jitsu for about three years now. Ethos is the second BJJ club of which I have been a member. I was directed to Ethos because of the family environment and the ETHOS of the club. A 501C3 affiliate gym with a mission to never let finances stop a kid from learning jiu jitsu.
My cousin wanted to train Jiu-jitsu to complement his Judo and convinced me to find a gym with him. We checked out a few and decided to train at Ethos. Been going to Ethos ever since.
New to BJJ? Start at Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton
Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton 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 Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton
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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