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Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Yuba City, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gubjja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 441-9961
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Good balance between technique drilling and live sessions, allowing newer participants to quickly learn and apply fundamentals and daily techniques alike.”
“My son, now 9 years old (here having a blast learning from Black Belt Professor Jag), has been training at the Academy for some time.”
“I have wanted to try martial arts since I was a teenager “back in the 1900’s”.”
“I would recommend for any child to help learn self defense , discipline, and a confidence boost .”
“The coaches go out of their way to spend extra time with beginners, teaching them the basics and making sure the environment doesn't feel intimidating.”
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What members say
“My son, now 9 years old (here having a blast learning from Black Belt Professor Jag), has been training at the Academy for some time.”
“The coaches go out of their way to spend extra time with beginners, teaching them the basics and making sure the environment doesn't feel intimidating.”
“Instructors are skilled, passionate, engaging, and promote an environment friendly to all skill levels.”
“He gets his wiggles out, makes friends, plays games, and safely develops techniques a few nights a week after school with Coach Justin, who is just incredible all around.”
“Amazing workout & a ton of fun.”
“My son's confidence, athleticism, and most importantly for us, his willingness to get out of his comfort zone, has grown so much, so quickly.”
From the reviews
Very difficult to choose a BJJ class in Yuba City for our son. When we first started he highly needed it I couldn't be happier to choose Ground Up BJJ. The discipline and routine has done wonders for our son. His character, personality and confidence is phenomenal. The teachers are great with every age of students.
Chances are, if you're reading this, you're interested - GOOD! Now reach out and do the free trial. My son, now 9 years old (here having a blast learning from Black Belt Professor Jag), has been training at the Academy for some time.
The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about every member who walks through the door. They go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, supported, and part of the family. My husband made the best choice of choosing this gym and it shows every single time he's on the mat.
Ground Up is a phenomenal gym, and the atmosphere is honestly unmatched. I’ve been training here for a year now, and one of my favorite things to see is how they treat new students.
New to BJJ? Start at Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, LLC
Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, LLC 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-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, LLC
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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