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Grounded BJJ
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chula Vista, 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 (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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- Website & schedule groundedbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 569-7572
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“If you’re a parent in South Bay / South San Diego looking for a jiu-jitsu academy that truly builds confidence, discipline, and real skill in kids, this place is outstanding.”
“Whether your child wants to compete or simply gain confidence and self-discipline, this academy delivers on every level.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is very family-oriented and community-based, which makes it a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.”
“The atmosphere is very family-oriented and community-based, which makes it a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.”
“I’ve seen a major change in my daughter’s confidence and independence.”
“If you’re a parent in South Bay / South San Diego looking for a jiu-jitsu academy that truly builds confidence, discipline, and real skill in kids, this place is outstanding.”
From the reviews
If you’re a parent in South Bay / South San Diego looking for a jiu-jitsu academy that truly builds confidence, discipline, and real skill in kids, this place is outstanding. My 7-year-old daughter has progressed extremely fast since starting here, and a huge part of that is due to Coach Cassio Barbosa.
This jiu jitsu gym is an incredible place to train. The professor is extremely knowledgeable and does an excellent job teaching techniques in a clear, patient, and encouraging way. He is always kind and takes the time to make sure everyone understands, no matter their experience level.
Great place,good people, for bjj in Chula Vista. I was just visiting a friend there and they were very welcoming. Everyone was there to learn and help, nobody was aggressive or gooning.
New to BJJ? Start at Grounded BJJ
Grounded BJJ 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 Grounded BJJ
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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