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Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alameda, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejjalameda.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 260-0226
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I asked what he likes about (GJJA) : "I like learning life skills, being able to make friends and have fun with the other kids in the class, and the coaches are kind and friendly.”
“I’ve been doing jiujitsu for about 5 months and it’s great it’s a great way to take your kids off electronics and also a great way to teach your kids self defense.”
“For a beginner - Jiu jitsu can be discouraging but the Tatami instructors are very careful at pushing the students without breaking them.”
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What members say
“Coach Chelsea is one of the best Coaches you could have at Gracie Jiujitsu in Alameda.”
“For a beginner - Jiu jitsu can be discouraging but the Tatami instructors are very careful at pushing the students without breaking them.”
“My 8 year old son has been a student and part of the Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda (GJJA) family for a little over a year now.”
“The learning environment is safe, attention to detail and discipline is evident, and the support from instructors and fellow students is felt.”
“I’ve been doing jiujitsu for about 5 months and it’s great it’s a great way to take your kids off electronics and also a great way to teach your kids self defense.”
“I started with Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda last year and I have to say that it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a long time.”
From the reviews
Great Jiu jitsu & Judo instruction!!! The instructors are very friendly, knowledgeable and meet the students at their skill level. For anyone curious about starting Jiu jitsu - I would say this is the school for you.
Coach Chelsea is amazing. She educates you and teaches everything step by step. I am a beginner and I was welcomed without judgement. You cannot go wrong with her.
My 8 year old son has been a student and part of the Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda (GJJA) family for a little over a year now. It's never a struggle to motivate him to go to his 2x per week classes, and he even initiates attending a make-up class if he happens to miss one due to illness or other conflicts.
I started with Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda last year and I have to say that it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a long time. I thought that JiuJitsu was something that I physically wasn't qualified to do any longer due to age and being out of the Martial arts for decades now.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda
Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 JiuJitsu Alameda
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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