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Jiu Jitsu and Dreams
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Antioch, 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
- 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
- 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 jiujitsuanddreams.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-331-0923
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
The classes they run
“Teaching kids to prepare for the tournament and how to defend themselves .”
“As a woman and a mom who trains, safety is always at the top of my list.”
“If you're looking for a good No Gi gym, this is the place!”
“Coach Chris is not only a great instructor, he’s a proven competitor who’s won hundreds of high-level matches, he’s a 10th Planet black belt, and it shows.”
“I’ve attended their open mats and had an absolute blast.”
“Of course, I know how to protect myself and train safely, but here, I didn’t feel like I had to be on guard in that way.”
“This is the kind of room that will push you and make you better, whether you’re brand new or experienced.”
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What members say
“Coach Chris is not only a great instructor, he’s a proven competitor who’s won hundreds of high-level matches, he’s a 10th Planet black belt, and it shows.”
“High-level instruction, a welcoming environment, and a culture built on respect and discipline.”
“High-level instruction, a welcoming environment, and a culture built on respect and discipline.”
“Awesome technique and a great place to train!”
“Coach Chris is not only a great instructor, he’s a proven competitor who’s won hundreds of high-level matches, he’s a 10th Planet black belt, and it shows.”
“Coach Chris is not only a great instructor, he’s a proven competitor who’s won hundreds of high-level matches, he’s a 10th Planet black belt, and it shows.”
From the reviews
Blackbelt Chris Vickers is a passionate and experienced coach. Learn the Art of Jiu Jitsu and take your game to the next level. He is a Multi World medalist. I’ve witnessed him in competition and in class as an instructor and he’s very technical and a lot of fun to learn from.
Great place to learn and practice Gi and Nogi Jiu Jitsu! The coach is inspiring and will help level up your game!
This is an amazing Jiu Jitsu academy! I've been here a few times now and I always have a wonderful time training here. The head coach, Chris Vickers, is one of the best Jiu Jitsu coaches and competitors that you will ever meet.
Definitely one of the BEST and Definitely the CLEANEST Brazilian Jiu-jitsu academies that I've ever been too!!! Chris Vickers is a 10th Planet Black Belt and an excellent coach!!! If you're looking for a good No Gi gym, this is the place!!! Best prices in the Bay Area too.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu and Dreams
Jiu Jitsu and Dreams 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 Jiu Jitsu and Dreams
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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