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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fullerton, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule graciejiujitsufullerton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 665-5110

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 6:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“What started as signing my son up for bully-proof classes has somehow turned into a full-on family affair with mom and dad joining too.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“This place is perfect for kids, competitors, and adult looking to stay active.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Jake and Natalie are very welcoming my 3 year old had his first private class today with Natalie and he had a great first experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I signed up for the Combatives + Women’s Empowerment program to build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills for everyday life and work.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The culture of this gym is very welcoming and it all starts with the main instructor, Jake. He is extremely knowledgeable and very patient.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Jake and Natalie are very welcoming my 3 year old had his first private class today with Natalie and he had a great first experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Jake and Natalie are very welcoming my 3 year old had his first private class today with Natalie and he had a great first experience.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Was checking out a couple of JJ Gyms in the area and fell in love with the details and structure that Gracie JJ Fullerton has to offer.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 5 mentions

“If you’re looking to learn Jiu Jitsu in Fullerton you’ve found a safe fun and all round excellent academy with Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fullerton.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I attended the Women’s Empowerment class at Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and had a great experience.”

From the reviews

Had the privilege to train with Jake and Natalie while on vacation. Super welcoming and friendly with great details and instruction. If you’re looking to learn Jiu Jitsu in Fullerton you’ve found a safe fun and all round excellent academy with Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fullerton.

★★★★★ — Adam, Nov 2022

I attended the Women’s Empowerment class at Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and had a great experience. I signed up for the Combatives + Women’s Empowerment program to build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills for everyday life and work. The instructors were kind, welcoming, and informative.

★★★★★ — Alejandra, Jan 2026

Where do I even begin! Finding Gracie Jiu Jitsu has been an absolute game-changer for our family. What started as signing my son up for bully-proof classes has somehow turned into a full-on family affair with mom and dad joining too. Coach Jake and Natalie are simply the best.

★★★★★ — Natalia, Mar 2026

Gracie Ju-Jitsu Fullerton is amazing! The culture of this gym is very welcoming and it all starts with the main instructor, Jake. He is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. I’ve been going for almost two years and enjoyed every single minute of it.

★★★★★ — Eric, Apr 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton

721 N Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA92831

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