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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Davis
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Davis, 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 3–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsudavis.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-616-3278
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coach (Evon) is amazing with kids and really takes the time to train the kids correctly.”
“Absolutely amazing experience, the coach genuinely cares and works one on one with everyone in class.”
“Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn self defense.”
“I had just moved to the area, I went into Gracie for the first time as a trial and not only the class was extremely fun and exciting and a great workout but Evon touched my heart.”
Other martial arts here
“The classes itself is phenomenal I did 2 classes jiujitsu and kickboxing back to back and burned 800 calories.”
What members say
“Coach von is an amazing guy—super knowledgeable, patient, and really cares about his students both on and off the mats.”
“I had just moved to the area, I went into Gracie for the first time as a trial and not only the class was extremely fun and exciting and a great workout but Evon touched my heart.”
“Great atmosphere, good people to train with and the instructor is very enthusiastic making fo an excellent training environment.”
“He takes the time to make sure everyone understands the techniques and will drill them with you before and after classes.”
“I had just moved to the area, I went into Gracie for the first time as a trial and not only the class was extremely fun and exciting and a great workout but Evon touched my heart.”
“I had just moved to the area, I went into Gracie for the first time as a trial and not only the class was extremely fun and exciting and a great workout but Evon touched my heart.”
From the reviews
Looking for a good sweat? Want to learn self-defense? This is the place 🤩🤩 The instructors very friendly and then environment is very welcoming. They do kickboxing too so that sucks advantage of their 10 days free trial!🤘🏻🤘🏻
What a wonderful place to learn Martial Arts, everything from striking to Jiu Jitsu. This is a clean and friendly atmosphere, great for people of all ages. But the real key to making this Gym run is the Coach, Coach Von!! He makes you feel like Family from the very first time you step into the gym.
I love how Evon 🥋does represent the true spirit of someone who enjoys teaching others. My 11 yr old daughter, my 18 yr old niece and my 48 yr old self -me 😄- are taking his classes.
This is an amazing clean,friendly jiujitsu gym. The coach (Evon) is amazing with kids and really takes the time to train the kids correctly. Keeping safety as number one, he is very professional and knowledgeable. Very respectful and funny. Bring your kids here and they will love coach Evon.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Davis
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Davis 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 Jiu Jitsu Davis
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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