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Flow Academy Bjj Yucaipa
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Yucaipa, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule flowacademybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 415-5163
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son's been here since 2018 my two daughters going on three years and myself for a year now.”
“I love the open mats, each professor is great in their own unique way, the schedule is abundant with classes, and I love training gi and no gi at 5 am and tuesdays thursdays!”
“I love the open mats, each professor is great in their own unique way, the schedule is abundant with classes, and I love training gi and no gi at 5 am and tuesdays thursdays!”
“I love the open mats, each professor is great in their own unique way, the schedule is abundant with classes, and I love training gi and no gi at 5 am and tuesdays thursdays!”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels.”
What members say
“I love the open mats, each professor is great in their own unique way, the schedule is abundant with classes, and I love training gi and no gi at 5 am and tuesdays thursdays!”
“This place is very welcoming and makes you feel like a part of a great community of people, whether you just started training or have been training for years.”
“This place is very welcoming and makes you feel like a part of a great community of people, whether you just started training or have been training for years.”
From the reviews
I have trained here since 2017, and can honestly say it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Professor Eric creates a calm, safe and family-oriented environment, with the absolute best training. I am always challenged, and always welcomed and encouraged.
Exceptional Jiujitsu academy! The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the classes are well-structured, promoting growth and camaraderie. The facilities are clean, and the community is supportive.
Love The 5 AM crew. I really great place to train. I love the friends and family feeling. All the professors are great.
Flow Yucaipa is super welcoming and the head professor Eric always knows how to make you feel welcome and part of a community! It took me a few years to find a home gym and I’ve never been happier than here at flow.
New to BJJ? Start at Flow Academy Bjj Yucaipa
Flow Academy Bjj Yucaipa 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 Flow Academy Bjj Yucaipa
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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