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Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Venice, 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 1–15) — 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
- 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 jiujitsuprime.club — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-371-2631
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The biggest thing to me is I told him personally, if I was married and had little kids, I would feel extremely comfortable with them being under his tutelage.”
“If you’re looking to learn self defense, get in shape, or be part of an amazing community, Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club is the place to be!”
“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn Jiu-Jitsu and be part of a great team.”
What members say
“If you're looking for great instruction, good training partners, and an overall positive vibe, I highly recommend Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club.”
“Coach Stephan at Prime Club jiu jitsu has built an incredible jiu-jitsu gym with a welcoming and positive atmosphere.”
“Coach Stephan at Prime Club jiu jitsu has built an incredible jiu-jitsu gym with a welcoming and positive atmosphere.”
“The training is challenging, technical, and fun, and the facility is always clean and well-maintained.”
From the reviews
I’m thrilled to have discovered a jiu jitsu place in Venice. The location is fantastic, and the place is super clean. The owner is incredibly friendly and professional. The classes are enjoyable, and I’ve been learning a lot.
Great gym, amazing head-coach. Definitely recommend to everyone that wants to get better of bjj. Really clean mats as well
Prime Clube Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing new academy that just opened, and it has already exceeded my expectations. The instructors are highly skilled, professional, and truly dedicated to helping every student improve. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll feel welcome from day one.
I've had a great experience training at Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and positive from the moment you walk in. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, regardless of experience level. One of the things I appreciate most is the culture.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club
Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club 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 Jiu-Jitsu Prime Club
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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