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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Apple Valley
5 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Apple Valley, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejjav.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-486-7148
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8–10:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm, 2–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Bully proof program my girls are enrolled in is amazing and the instructor Aaron is beyond great with all the kids.”
“From personal training to group classes, there are so many opportunities to grow, learn, and challenge yourself.”
“I’ve never in my life done any sort of martial art or self defense, but the entire staff makes you feel super comfortable.”
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What members say
“The Bully proof program my girls are enrolled in is amazing and the instructor Aaron is beyond great with all the kids.”
“The instructors are incredible, and the environment is welcoming, family-oriented, and full of genuine, wholehearted people.”
“At 55 I have found a community and a family of like minded people involved in an effective system promoting a positive lifestyle both on and off the mat.”
“It’s not just about techniques — it teaches discipline, confidence, and how to live the martial artist lifestyle both on and off the mat.”
“Aaron was super awesome spoke to my son and made my son feel very comfortable, safe and happy. Love the way they teach and how great they are with the kids.”
“Gracie Jiu Jitsu Apple Valley is a direct Gracie lineage certified Gracie Training Center (CTC) with the Gracie's Headquarters in Torrance CA.”
From the reviews
If your looking for realistic self defense, the instructors here are the right choice. Johnny Vasquez and his assistant instructor Aaron Trobee have helped me break my preconceived notion that I am too old to consistently train in an effective martial art.
We definitely made the best choice coming to Gracie Jujitsu, the idea was just to have our son join for self defense. Until one day sitting and watching Coach Aaron invited us to the mat! It was the best decision and most fun we had together.
We started this week. My daughter is absolutely in love with Jiu Jitsu in just one session, she wanted to do more... next day she went back... and came out saying she thinks the place is fun and she already learned something.
This place is amazing! From the moment I spoke with Johnny I felt good and at ease knowing my son would be getting into a great gym and have so much support and knowledgeable instructors to help him on his journey to self defense. We went in and right away were welcomed with open arms and the place was very clean!
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Apple Valley
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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