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Journey Jiu Jitsu

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Exeter, California

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Website & schedule journeyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Journey Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Coach Mondo always make sure the kids have a good time and still learn what they need to learn.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“He has one out of his way several times to make sure my daughter was able to compete at competitions and I really appreciate it!”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“They are the epitome of what great coaches are.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“He has one out of his way several times to make sure my daughter was able to compete at competitions and I really appreciate it!”

From the reviews

Journey BJJ has been such a wonderful gym to learn the art of BJJ. The professors and coaches are so patient and kind. They are the epitome of what great coaches are. If you’re an adult or child, this is where you’d love to be. It has been such a great experience at Journey BJJ.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jan 2025

This place is awesome!! Coach Mondo always make sure the kids have a good time and still learn what they need to learn. He has one out of his way several times to make sure my daughter was able to compete at competitions and I really appreciate it!!!

★★★★★ — Michele, Jan 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Journey 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. 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Journey Jiu Jitsu

21945 Ave 296, Exeter, CA93221

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