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EXCEL Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oceanside, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule exceljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (760) 726-2279
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“Our 4 kids have grown tremendously at Excel in both their jui jitsu skills and life/work ethic over the past year.”
“Excel has Gi, No Gi, Family Gi, takedown and boxing classes as well as seminars to expand on certain concepts to help build up your arsenal.”
“I was in town for a wedding and dropped into excel jj for a no gi class based on their great reviews.”
“Coming from a personal training and wrestling background this is hands down the best place to train in North County.”
“Come give it a try if you are interested in BJJ, martial arts or self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“When I first arrived at EXCEL I thought it was just Jiu-Jitsu, but the Professor has expanded his gym into MMA, Boxing, Strenth and Conditioning, and JUDO classes.”
“When I first arrived at EXCEL I thought it was just Jiu-Jitsu, but the Professor has expanded his gym into MMA, Boxing, Strenth and Conditioning, and JUDO classes.”
“When I first arrived at EXCEL I thought it was just Jiu-Jitsu, but the Professor has expanded his gym into MMA, Boxing, Strenth and Conditioning, and JUDO classes.”
“Coming from a personal training and wrestling background this is hands down the best place to train in North County.”
What members say
“Professor Michio provides world-class instruction, and all of the other professors and instructors are amazing as well.”
“The 6 am class is fantastic, the academy atmosphere is welcoming and motivating, and the value is outstanding—the cost compared to the level of instruction is truly impressive.”
“The 6 am class is fantastic, the academy atmosphere is welcoming and motivating, and the value is outstanding—the cost compared to the level of instruction is truly impressive.”
“The instruction is excellent and very detail oriented with Professor Michio being a 4th degree black belt under the legendary Chris Haueter.”
“Not only that, the facilities are clean and well taken care of!”
“The people friendly and are there to help you grow as much you'd like to in any discipline, but they will not force you to do anything.”
From the reviews
Awesome place to learn a variety of martial arts!! Boxing? They got you! Kick boxing? They got you! MMA? They got you! BJJ (no-gi & gi)? You best believe they got you! Not only that, the facilities are clean and well taken care of! Complete with bathrooms and changing room, if needed.
Excel is a highly professional, family friendly academy offering first class instruction. My three older kids and I all take classes at here and have been impressed since day one. My kids used to train at a different academy for about a year, however; in the few weeks we've been at Excel I have seen an improvement.
Both my boys started jiu jitsu at ages 5 and 4. Both are now 8 and 6 and are still growing in their knowledge of this gentle art. I got the bug and started back in May. We all trained at another academy in Oceanside and we are shocked at how much better Excel is! A great “mom and pop shop” here in Oside for sure.
I was introduced to Jiu Jitsu by a friend of mine New York a year ago and this is my first gym. Professor Michio does a great job in breaking down techniques for all belt levels. He installs a working/ friendly environment for all ages that parents and highly competitive Jiu jitsu grapplers love and enjoy.
Your first BJJ class at EXCEL Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness
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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