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Innovation Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garden Grove, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule innovationbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 497-6364
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 12–1 PM |
The classes they run
“Both my son and daughter train at Innovation Jiu Jitsu, the coaches are patient, encouraging, and great with kids, and the overall environment is friendly and supportive.”
“His involvement in every class and open mat clearly shows how invested he is in his students’ progress.”
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What members say
“The coach is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about each student’s progress.”
“From the second I walked through the door, the welcoming environment and positive energy were immediately contagious.”
“Both my son and daughter train at Innovation Jiu Jitsu, the coaches are patient, encouraging, and great with kids, and the overall environment is friendly and supportive.”
“This Carlson Gracie gym itself is the perfect size—large enough to offer a great variety of training partners, but intimate enough that you don't get lost in the crowd.”
“One thing that really stands out is how clean the mats always are—it makes a huge difference knowing you’re training in a space that’s well cared for and hygienic.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-visit mat for any traveler! I dropped in here while traveling, and it was hands down one of the best gym experiences I've ever had. From the second I walked through the door, the welcoming environment and positive energy were immediately contagious. The professor, Josue was absolutely phenomenal.
I have been training here since January, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience so far. One thing that really stands out is how clean the mats always are—it makes a huge difference knowing you’re training in a space that’s well cared for and hygienic. The environment here is also incredibly welcoming.
The head coach, Josue, is not only incredibly skilled in jiu-jitsu and exceptional at communicating those principles, but he also genuinely cares about helping people and seeing his students grow. That passion is evident at every level of the gym — from white belts to black belts, and from kids to adults.
Our son and husband both train here and we couldn’t be happier. The coach is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about each student’s progress. The environment is positive, structured, and extremely welcoming. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality jiu-jitsu training!
Your first BJJ class at Innovation 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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