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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Merced, 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 (ages 5–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mercedjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 819-1274
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 3:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10 AM, 4:30–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team!”
“Guerrilla Jiu - Jitsu : Sensai Adam and team has really impressed me on how they train , motivate and inspire my son to be a better person and athlete.”
“I have know Instructor Ferdin since high school and his ways of teaching are awesome.”
“Novice or competitor, this is the right gym for you.”
“I started to help my fitness and self defense, I knew nothing about jiu-jitsu, but I've come to enjoy it so much, the vibes and accomplishments people achieve there are so amazing!”
“As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team!”
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“As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team!”
What members say
“My son has been learning so much under the attentive instruction of Sensei Adam and the amazing coaches.”
“As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team!”
“The coach, Adam, is incredibly uplifting and supportive, while still being technically sharp and serious about your growth.”
“As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team!”
“Sensei Adam is knowledgeable and patient and goes above and beyond to provide a safe, clean, and respectful gym.”
“As a female, these classes have instilled in me a profound sense of empowerment and confidence that extends far beyond the dojo.”
From the reviews
Gorilla Jiu Jitsu Merced is something special. The energy, the people, the intention behind every roll—it all speaks to a community that’s truly built with heart. The coach, Adam, is incredibly uplifting and supportive, while still being technically sharp and serious about your growth.
As a beginner in jiu jitsu, with no sparring or wrestling background, I've had such a great experience learning new fundamentals and training with an awesome team! I started out with the 5 day trial in April 2022 and didn't hesitate to sign up to get the full experience.
Adam at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu is awesome! He makes everyone feel so welcome and at ease. He does a great job teaching newcomers, children, and adults of all ages and bjj backgrounds. It's a great, clean space, and the teaching style is easy to follow along to. Highly recommend checking it out!
Guerrilla Jiu - Jitsu : Sensai Adam and team has really impressed me on how they train , motivate and inspire my son to be a better person and athlete. I admire the comprehensive training sessions and how Sensai Adam breaks down Jiu - Jitsu fundamentals. Thank you for your art and dedication !!
New to BJJ? Start at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced 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 Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced
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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