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Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Clemente, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule guillobeldojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-366-2107
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:15–11 am |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A lifelong mentor and incredible instructor I’ve known Sensei Paulo Guillobel since I was a kid back in Brazil.”
“My husband enjoys the adult Co-ed classes and I have been loving the women’s only classes.”
“He was one of the first people to ever put me on the mats, before I even became a teenager.”
“Guillobel has an annual BBQ and also hosts in house tournaments for kids and adults.”
“I came for self-defense but I got more than I can ask for.”
“The atmosphere is both welcoming and motivating, making it perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training there for approximately three months and boxing Muay Thai kickboxing wrestling judo in San Clemente.”
“I have been training there for approximately three months and boxing Muay Thai kickboxing wrestling judo in San Clemente.”
“I have been training there for approximately three months and boxing Muay Thai kickboxing wrestling judo in San Clemente.”
“I have been training there for approximately three months and boxing Muay Thai kickboxing wrestling judo in San Clemente.”
“I have been training there for approximately three months and boxing Muay Thai kickboxing wrestling judo in San Clemente.”
What members say
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A lifelong mentor and incredible instructor I’ve known Sensei Paulo Guillobel since I was a kid back in Brazil.”
“The atmosphere is both welcoming and motivating, making it perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
“Sensei Paulo, Sensei Andre(Pretzel) and The entire staff and students alike have been amazing and become part of our family.”
“The instructors are world-class, not just in technique but in the way they teach and support each student’s journey.”
“The instruction and oversight by the academy helped my children progress and they love training here.”
“Guillobel is the place you want to take your child or even yourself to if looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons, competitions and friends alike!”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A lifelong mentor and incredible instructor I’ve known Sensei Paulo Guillobel since I was a kid back in Brazil. He was one of the first people to ever put me on the mats, before I even became a teenager.
Guillobel has been a staple for my family going on 4 years now. Since starting here I have seen my son gain more focus and my daughter gain more confidence. My husband enjoys the adult Co-ed classes and I have been loving the women’s only classes.
An amazing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym ! The atmosphere is both welcoming and motivating, making it perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and take the time to break down techniques in detail.
Guillobel is by far the BEST thing to have happen to our son who started with them at the age of 5. Sensei Paulo, Sensei Andre(Pretzel) and The entire staff and students alike have been amazing and become part of our family.
New to BJJ? Start at Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Guillobel Brazilian 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 Guillobel 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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