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Horizon Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Baldwin Park, 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 14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cosmichorizonjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 626-263-0340
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Diego is an excellent instructor, my son was completely new to jiu jitsu, and his patience and encouragement helped him feel comfortable and gain confidence.”
“After closely training with Diego, my dream of getting a gold medal at a tournament is no longer a distant dream but a realistic goal that is achievable.”
“I recommend private lessons for any parent that wants personalized, high-quality training for their child.”
“This helps to begin that understanding of distance, progression, etc that applies to self defense and technique.”
“They also had a gi available to borrow for beginners, which is a huge plus for anyone wanting to try a class.”
What members say
“Coach Diego is an excellent instructor, my son was completely new to jiu jitsu, and his patience and encouragement helped him feel comfortable and gain confidence.”
“I was fortunate enough to see his interaction with both the youth and adult classes, and it was clear that he creates a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment.”
“I was fortunate enough to see his interaction with both the youth and adult classes, and it was clear that he creates a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment.”
“He breaks things down in a way that actually makes sense, pays attention to the small details, and makes sure you’re progressing at your own pace.”
“After closely training with Diego, my dream of getting a gold medal at a tournament is no longer a distant dream but a realistic goal that is achievable.”
“Coach Diego is an excellent instructor, my son was completely new to jiu jitsu, and his patience and encouragement helped him feel comfortable and gain confidence.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Horizon Jiu-Jitsu for a while now and it is easily the best-run gym I have attended. The head coach, Diego, is excellent because he focuses on techniques and concepts that are proven to work in competition rather than just showing flashy moves that don't hold up under pressure.
The owner, Diego, and I have been teammates for years. In all my years being his teammate, Diego has never lead me astray with his advice. Everytime he has advised me, it was always on point. I know he acheives this "on point" status because he is very attentive and studies the BJJ game very throughly.
My child had an amazing experience with horizon. My son is super excited to go here. Coach Diego has an excellent vibe. He is patient and provides a great way of explaining things in a way kids understand. I recommend private lessons for any parent that wants personalized, high-quality training for their child.
Horizon Jiu-Jitsu is a new gym on the block so I decided to check it out. First I must say, everyone at this gym is so welcoming and nice. The mat space is big and there’s even a TV that is used for the lessons of the day with PowerPoints, bullet points and pictures.
New to BJJ? Start at Horizon Jiu Jitsu
Horizon 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 Horizon 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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