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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pasadena, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gjjpasadena.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 633-7503
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The combatives program is such a great fundamental self-defense program and excites you for the endless possibilities in GJJ.”
“Additionally, the kids program is amazing, fun and informative while also focused on really life tools that kids need & heavy focus on growing morals and responsibility.”
“They have Co-ed, kids & women only classes as membership options.”
“In addition to the group classes, my son also participates in private one-on-one sessions, and Coach Ivan has been truly amazing.”
“The combatives program is such a great fundamental self-defense program and excites you for the endless possibilities in GJJ.”
“The environment is warm, supportive, and never intimidating, which is so important for someone like me who’s brand new to jiu-jitsu.”
What members say
“From the moment you walk in, the entire team—from the friendly front desk staff to the incredible instructors Fred, Aida, and Christal—makes you feel completely welcome.”
“Brought my daughter to Gracie Jiu-jitsu Pasadena for their 10 day free trial, and she fell in love with the class on her first day.”
“From the moment you walk in, the entire team—from the friendly front desk staff to the incredible instructors Fred, Aida, and Christal—makes you feel completely welcome.”
“Attending classes in Gracie Jiu-jitsu Pasadena made me realize that the instructors value technique, collaboration, patience, detail, and the pace of every student.”
“Additionally, the kids program is amazing, fun and informative while also focused on really life tools that kids need & heavy focus on growing morals and responsibility.”
“Attending classes in Gracie Jiu-jitsu Pasadena made me realize that the instructors value technique, collaboration, patience, detail, and the pace of every student.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Gracie Jiujitsu Pasadena! From the moment you walk in, the entire team—from the friendly front desk staff to the incredible instructors Fred, Aida, and Christal—makes you feel completely welcome.
Couldn't be happier with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jitsu Pasadena. We decided to put our 5 year old daughter into a trial class and very pleased with the facility, staff and coaches. We signed our daughter up for weekly training and we're amazed at how much she has learned in about a month.
This review is long overdue! My 8-year-old son has been attending the Bullyproof program for almost a year now, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this program. The staff and coaches are incredibly patient, supportive, and skilled at working with children of all levels and abilities.
My daughter has been going to the bully-proof class for almost a year now, and I couldn’t be happier! Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena is the perfect environment for kids and families.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena 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 Pasadena
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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