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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Dimas
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Dimas, 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
- 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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsusandimas.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 422-8120
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Kim is great with coaching kids, and Coach Luke is hospitable and approachable.”
“I highly recommend trying at least one lesson here especially if you are looking for a new BJJ school or it’s your first time.”
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What members say
“Grace San Dimas is an amazing place with excellent instructors and an exceptional culture.”
“I highly recommend trying at least one lesson here especially if you are looking for a new BJJ school or it’s your first time.”
From the reviews
Coach Kim is great with coaching kids, and Coach Luke is hospitable and approachable. Their classes are professional and really fun for kids. All this, and the kids learn fundamentals of jiu jitsu and common life lessons within the hour.
I transferred from GJJ Torrance to be closer to home. I am now able to train more frequently. Instruction is as great as what I've received during my 1 year in Torrance. A clean, safe environment. I encouraged my daughter to attend Women Empowered. She had her first class today and is very happy.
Grace San Dimas is an amazing place with excellent instructors and an exceptional culture. Clean and very welcoming. Luke and his instructors are very knowledgeable and give the perfect balance of encouragement and coaching. If you are reading this stop looking and come by.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Dimas
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Dimas 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 San Dimas
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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