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Gold Country Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Auburn, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule goldcountryjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 830-2173
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:15–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–1:30 PM, 4:15–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4:15–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“For kids, adults, & even women-this is a place you will be welcomed in as family.”
“I started coming here recently as a total nervous beginner, and was immediately embraced.”
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What members say
“Q is an excellent instructor, and every student here is awesome.”
“I started coming here recently as a total nervous beginner, and was immediately embraced.”
“we're all like a huge Family 👪 helping each other to become the best version of ourselves that we can be!”
“I weighed 225 pounds and lost 65 pounds in less than a year.”
“Great BJJ and the cleanest mats I have ever seen!”
From the reviews
I started coming here recently as a total nervous beginner, and was immediately embraced. You seriously could not ask for a friendlier, more welcoming environment. Each small progression you make is incredibly valuable, and while it's definitely a challenge, it is very mentally and physically invigorating.
High level instruction at a more than fair price! Q is a excellent teacher and mentor to all his students. Class everyday of the week but sunday, tons of training partners of varying weights and skill levels. Take advantage of a free class you wont regret it!
Can't beat the supportive and positive community here! Best jujitsu place in town. Q is so patient, encouraging & knowledgable. For kids, adults, & even women-this is a place you will be welcomed in as family. My son has aspergers and jiujitsu has been the best sensory/OT for him.
I recommend Gold Country Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether you are experienced or brand new to the art, their community will be welcoming. The instruction is second to none, the owner has a strong BJJ lineage and is an excellent teacher.
New to BJJ? Start at Gold Country Jiu Jitsu
Gold Country 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 Gold Country 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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