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Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Granite Bay, California
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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbjj.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-587-1411
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son couldn't speak English, so the coach prepared some common classroom phrases for me to help my son find various ways to encourage him to develop good rules and habits.”
“Beyond that, he competes on the tournament team and has absolutely fallen in love with the sport.”
“Coach Ryan gives demonstrations and allows you to ask questions prior to one-on-one work with a partner.”
“The children really like it, they learn self-defense and self-discipline.”
“As a beginner, I found myself failing a lot more than succeeding, but the great part about the structure of the classes is that you learn to adjust to the style and the failures.”
What members say
“Coach Ryan and his team do an amazing job keeping it disciplined without losing the joy.”
“As a beginner, I found myself failing a lot more than succeeding, but the great part about the structure of the classes is that you learn to adjust to the style and the failures.”
“The coaches and the other kids were very welcoming and supportive, which helped our children feel comfortable right away.”
“Beyond the techniques of jiu-jitsu, they teach valuable lessons about safety, respect, and how to carry themselves with integrity both on and off the mat.”
“My son did Tball and he did love it but it was honestly was just a bunch of little kids running around not really understanding what was going on .”
“Beyond that, he competes on the tournament team and has absolutely fallen in love with the sport.”
From the reviews
We’ve been bringing our 8-year-old to Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu for the past two years, and I can confidently say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him. Initially, we just wanted to get him off his PS5 and into something more productive, but GBJJ has given him so much more than we expected.
My son has been training at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu Jitsu for over 4 years now, anywhere from 4-6 days/week- he started strictly for self defense because he was being bullied at school. This year he had to use what he learned to defend himself and was successful.
I just arrived in this city from China. The first thing I did was to quickly look for sports activities for my four-year-old son, because he is energetic and loves sports. When I came to this classroom and saw Ryan's state during the class, I decided that this was the right place.
My daughter has been attending this academy for the past three years, and I can’t speak highly enough about the incredible experience we’ve had. Coach Ryan and his team are truly exceptional when it comes to working with kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu 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 Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
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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