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Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fresno, 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
- 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 groundcontrolbjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-301-6323
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s not just a place to train physically—it’s a place that builds discipline, respect, and mental strength, whether you’re a young kid, a teenager, or an adult.”
“It’s not just a place to train physically—it’s a place that builds discipline, respect, and mental strength, whether you’re a young kid, a teenager, or an adult.”
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What members say
“If ever I have a disciplinary problem at home, George and professor are great at helping me straighten my son out.”
“The place is clean and the kids are all respectful it's like a family up there all the parents and coach's treat you like you've been there for years.”
“Training is lead by Professor Pedro who will push you to train hard and develop your technique.”
“He really cares about my children and I notice a big difference when my kids don’t go in their attitude but the most important thing is is my kids love going.”
“The place is clean and the kids are all respectful it's like a family up there all the parents and coach's treat you like you've been there for years.”
“It’s not just a place to train physically—it’s a place that builds discipline, respect, and mental strength, whether you’re a young kid, a teenager, or an adult.”
From the reviews
This gym builds character, discipline, and dedication through adversity. I’ve trained here since the beginning and have seen people become confident in their own abilities to overcome challenges they face. This ability carries you through life and makes you able to face any challenge with confidence.
My son loves it here! So much that he wants to go everyday. Great people! Great coaches! Everything is super clean. They are amazing with the kids. My husband is now even going to the adult classes. It's a great workout too. Might sign up myself.
This is a great place to train. The team is friendly and helpful. Training is lead by Professor Pedro who will push you to train hard and develop your technique. It’s obvious he has a passion for teaching.
I’ve been taking my son (10) to Ground Control for about 2 years now and we absolutely love it. If ever I have a disciplinary problem at home, George and professor are great at helping me straighten my son out. It’s obvious that the instructors love kids and most of all love teaching kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Ground Control Brazilian 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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