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JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rancho Cucamonga, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jiujitsuranchocucamonga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (909) 476-9105

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 6–9 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“They have kids “Bully Proof” classes, women’s self defense classes, street ready fundamental classes, and Advanced classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Professor Javier is a great instructor and the training is practical and relevant for self defense and sports BJJ.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Javi is an amazing Professor who has patience for the beginners and knowledge for the advanced.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Professor Javi is a great instructor and is a former professional MMA fighter.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Javier Vasquez is a legend, great professor, beat Cancer and survived many obstacles yet he's still one of the greats.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Javi is an amazing Professor who has patience for the beginners and knowledge for the advanced.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“The facility is one of the cleanest I’ve encountered, with some of the most friendly staff I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“The BJJ instruction ties in well with striking and teaches you how to apply BJJ techniques in an environment where punches are being thrown.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 3 mentions

“If you are looking for authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu it behooves you to check out Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Rancho.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 8 mentions

“The facility is one of the cleanest I’ve encountered, with some of the most friendly staff I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with.”

From the reviews

Hands down thee best place to learn REAL Self Defense!! They have kids “Bully Proof” classes, women’s self defense classes, street ready fundamental classes, and Advanced classes. They have something for everyone, each with its individual focuses in real life scenarios.

★★★★★ — Robert, Jul 2018

I have been training with Javier for about 4 years and now my 5 year daughter is enrolled. Class times make it easy for the both of us to train. The facility is very clean and inviting.

★★★★★ — Samantha, May 2018

His unique style of teaching and attention to detail will have you mastering this art in ways you never thought you could. A genuine love for the art of Jiu Jitsu coupled with a teachers heart makes him one of the most formidable masters on the planet.

★★★★★ — Jason, Feb 2021

Javier Vasquez is a legend, great professor, beat Cancer and survived many obstacles yet he's still one of the greats. I come to class and get great instruction with super cool training mates. Great environment to learn BJJ.

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez

JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez

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.

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 JV Jiu Jitsu Rancho Cucamonga - Javier Vazquez

9816 Crescent Center Dr #701, Rancho Cucamonga, CA91730

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