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Iron House Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dana Point, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ironhousebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 391-6374
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“The facility is brand-new and state-of-the-art: spacious, clean mats, a comfortable lounge area, and easy parking.”
What members say
“I’ve only been to three sessions, but it’s already clear these guys truly care about what they do and take pride in being great coaches.”
“From day one, everyone has been welcoming and patient, which made a huge difference as a beginner.”
“From day one, everyone has been welcoming and patient, which made a huge difference as a beginner.”
“Classes are challenging but fun, with a balance of technique, drilling, and live rolling that keeps you improving no matter your experience level.”
“Professor Chade and Professor Zach have a winning competition background.”
“The facility is brand-new and state-of-the-art: spacious, clean mats, a comfortable lounge area, and easy parking.”
From the reviews
High, world class instruction. Both Professors Zach and Robbie are high level fighters, top tier technical grappling, instruction that builds from the basics. Not only is their craft honed in and taught well, their communication is effective and easy to comprehend.
Had the pleasure of training with Prof Bobby and Prof Zach for several years now. Both are world class black belts with the competition results to prove it, but what sets them apart is their teaching approach - warm, welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in their students. The new spot is beautiful and clean.
Awesome instruction from 2 of the top black belts in SoCal and on a world level. Great environment for adults and kids from beginners to advanced. So excited that they are open for business!
Bobby and Zach are awesome coaches I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone interested in BJJ
New to BJJ? Start at Iron House Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Iron House 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 Iron House 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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