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Ferny Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bakersfield, California
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (661) 364-9041
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters started Jiu-Jitsu here back in June, and what was supposed to be just a “summer activity” turned into something so much bigger for our family.”
“We do seminars, celebrate birthdays, at the end of the year he gives trophy’s, medals, and a belt for those who have done a certain amount of tournaments, and many other things!”
“The one on one he gives with the kids and adult is insane.”
“I will always recommend FERNY Jiujitsu when asked about the best martial art for self-defense.”
“First time going to Ferny's class today, I had a great time!”
Other martial arts here
“My husband has experience with mma (he used to teach Muay Thai kickboxing) and wouldn’t pick just anyone to train our son.”
“My husband has experience with mma (he used to teach Muay Thai kickboxing) and wouldn’t pick just anyone to train our son.”
“My husband has experience with mma (he used to teach Muay Thai kickboxing) and wouldn’t pick just anyone to train our son.”
“FJJ is the only wrestling based JiuJitsu school in Bakersfield.”
What members say
“Their self-confidence, fitness, and strength is top-tier all thanks to the elite instruction Coach Ferny gives them, and us.”
“Years later my brother and I came back to Ferny Jiu Jitsu and he was still welcoming with open arms, very supportive, a great role model, and makes sure everyone feels welcome.”
“Years later my brother and I came back to Ferny Jiu Jitsu and he was still welcoming with open arms, very supportive, a great role model, and makes sure everyone feels welcome.”
“Ferny’s background in the Marine Corps is reflected in his meticulous attention to detail and the way he structures his classes.”
“Best decision I made for my kids!! Their self-confidence, fitness, and strength is top-tier all thanks to the elite instruction Coach Ferny gives them, and us.”
“We do seminars, celebrate birthdays, at the end of the year he gives trophy’s, medals, and a belt for those who have done a certain amount of tournaments, and many other things!”
From the reviews
Ferny Jiu Jitsu is an amazing gym. My son has been attending Ferny's class for under a year and has gained so much, other than a good workout and winning medals. He has built confidence, learned self defense, discipline, and gained excellent mobility. Ferny is a great professor for adults, as well as for children.
Owned and operated by a United States Marine Veteran. Ferny loves to teach JiuJitsu and is one of the most patient coaches you will find. All students love Coach Ferny. FJJ is the only wrestling based JiuJitsu school in Bakersfield. FJJ is one of the top schools in kids competition.
I have all my kids in Ferny's classes, they love it and so do I. Hes a great teacher with the little ones all the way up to the adults and prices are very very fair. He allows you to try a class for free before you start which is a cool way to check it out.. Its always clean and he's always very professional.
The owner/Professor/Coach was very knowledgeable in what our kids were ready for. We took both for a free try out. Our eldest, he said he was ready for the mat. Our youngest, he said not yet, to wait another year for her. He could have said yes sign them both up, just for the money but he didn't.
New to BJJ? Start at Ferny Jiu Jitsu
Ferny 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 Ferny 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 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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