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Gracie Gym
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westminster, 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
- 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 gracieoc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-886-8490
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–5:30 am, 9:30 am–12 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–11:30 am, 3:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7 am, 9:30 am–12 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8–11:30 am, 3:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 am, 10 am–12 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30–8 am, 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am talking about the adult classes, the kids classes look like they are all learning and having a great time as well.”
“I was able to catch three 4:30 AM classes a 1 no gi and 2 gi classes.”
“Class is structured in a light warm up, flexible technical workshop style back and forth with a partner, techniques, then free rolling.”
“We have cultivated such high level Jiujitsu and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Not just jujitsu, they also teach kick boxing”
What members say
“Professor Magno is a great guy who genuinely cares about his students.”
“I was staying in the area for a family vacation and wanted to get some mat time in without inconveniencing the whole family.”
“Class is structured in a light warm up, flexible technical workshop style back and forth with a partner, techniques, then free rolling.”
“I’ve been to over 12 different BJJ schools nationwide including the big chains like Gracie Barrra and 10th Planet and I will assure you, Magno Almeida is the truth.”
From the reviews
Professor Magno Almeida genuinely cares for his students and has great patience. The overall vibe of the people there is very warm welcoming, they want to help the lower belt/new people at the gym. Great learning environment for the art.
One of the best places to train.. It's a family environment. Magno is an excellent coach. He took my son to world's and placed him in 1st... I would recommend this academy to anyone..
Professor Magno is a great guy who genuinely cares about his students. Very positive learning environment. When you become his student, he becomes your brother for life.
We have been with Magno for 3 years and plan on staying for the long haul. He is AMAZING with kids because he is so patient, yet tough enough to make them work to their best ability. The parents are all friendly and the kids are fun-loving and cooperative. Gracie Gym is our second home.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Gym
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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