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Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu Vacaville
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vacaville, 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 4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciefightervacaville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-384-0366
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 6–7 pm |
The classes they run
“Kids class, adult afternoon and evening classes, complimentary Law Enforcement/first responder classes, complimentary women’s classes and open mat!”
“Kids class, adult afternoon and evening classes, complimentary Law Enforcement/first responder classes, complimentary women’s classes and open mat!”
“There are classes offered six days a week including Kids, Adults, Gi, Nogi, First Responders Class, Women's Class and Open Mat.”
“In a little over a year I have participated in a few competitions and learned that the Jiu Jitsu you learn at Team Alpha Vacaville is substantially better than the competitors.”
“Kids class, adult afternoon and evening classes, complimentary Law Enforcement/first responder classes, complimentary women’s classes and open mat!”
“Our boys are learning hard work, determination, self-discipline, and self-defense—and they love the challenge.”
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What members say
“They have world class instructors for kids, women, and men.”
“Instructors are very knowledgeable, clear communicators, and foster a welcoming / encouraging environment which is important for people first looking to get into BJJ.”
“Instructors are very knowledgeable, clear communicators, and foster a welcoming / encouraging environment which is important for people first looking to get into BJJ.”
“The kids coaches are amazing with our daughters! Team Alpha made us all fall in love with BJJ.”
“In a little over a year I have participated in a few competitions and learned that the Jiu Jitsu you learn at Team Alpha Vacaville is substantially better than the competitors.”
“This gym is great for kids and adults alike and is a part of a great affiliation of gyms.”
From the reviews
I looked into all Jiu Jitsu gyms in the 707. My prerequisites were: 1. That the gym be family friendly. 2. Host a quality Jiu Jitsu for myself and my two daughters 3. Be Law Enforcement and Military friendly 4. Cleanliness (Some gyms have bugs) 5. Had to be a place where women and men could train 6.
I can’t say enough good things about Team Alpha. I got my 11 year old son into training here & he absolutely loves jiu jitsu now. He is a smaller kid & the instructors have given him the self confidence at school to defend himself. The other parents are very friendly, and their kids are nice.
Excellent school for all ages. My daughter has been attending class there for a year already and absolutely loves it. Their instructors and programs are unrivaled. Her progress has been consistent and focused on her needs to grow. One of the few programs that truly promotes based solely on merit.
An amazing place to be! Owned and ran by some amazing people. Team Alpha BJJ Vacaville is the place to be to train Jiu Jitsu for kids and adults! Many talented people training here and teaching, to share the knowledge and love for the sport. It’s a safe and fun environment to train in.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu Vacaville
Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu Vacaville 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 Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu Vacaville
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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