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JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Carlsbad, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ribeirojiujitsucarlsbad.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (442) 325-1540
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He was sensitive to my daughter's unfamiliarity with contact sports and helped introduce her to Jiu Jitsu in a way that makes everything fun.”
“I am from out of town and came in for a drop in for one of their gi classes.”
“As a four-time IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Champion, João has not only proven himself to be an incredibly skilled athlete, but he's also a phenomenal teacher.”
“João is a very knowledgeable trainer and spends lots of one on one time with every one to make sure his students are learning and progressing in a safe manner.”
“The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming to absolute beginners to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as those who are already training or have trained before.”
Other martial arts here
“There is also a great judo class once a week, as well as capoeira classes.”
What members say
“Professor, Joao Silva is an amazing instructor that teaches old and new school jujitsu.”
“The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming to absolute beginners to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as those who are already training or have trained before.”
“The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming to absolute beginners to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as those who are already training or have trained before.”
“João has an uncanny ability to break down even the most complex techniques into easy-to-understand steps, making it possible for anyone to learn and improve.”
“Sensei Joao is so passionate and kids loves working with him.”
“JCS studio is impeccably clean, and Joao insists on safe and clean practices which is formidable.”
From the reviews
If you're a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in the North County area, you owe it to yourself to check out João Silva's BJJ academy. As a four-time IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Champion, João has not only proven himself to be an incredibly skilled athlete, but he's also a phenomenal teacher.
I am so grateful to have found this place. My 9 year old daughter loved her experience with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the very beginning. Sensei Joao is a truly wonderful teacher. He is patient, supportive, and is able to appropriately challenge students so that they improve and feel confident about their progress.
I would like to make a recommendation for anyone (kids and adults) that might be interested in putting on a martial arts class. I highly recommend Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu in Carlsbad.
I was in town for a conference and stopped in here for a drop in class. The professors were so kind and my training partners were great as well. I loved every minute of it, I felt so welcomed and I cannot say enough good about this school and their program.
New to BJJ? Start at JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad
JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad 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 JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad
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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