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Kama Jiu-Jitsu Irvine
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Laguna Hills, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kamajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 780-8982
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–10 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I switched to Kama almost two years ago and it was the best decision we ever made.”
“I was just looking for a good way to stay in shape and learn some real self-defense that actually works, and I found a home at one of the best kept secrets there is in Jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“In addition they've truly created a welcoming family for all members.”
“In my eyes, one of the biggest draws in remaining at the school is how kind and supportive everyone is.”
“The instruction is the most detailed and nuanced we've ever received for both competition and self-defense jiu jitsu.”
“They are true to the Rickson Gracie belief that BJJ is for the smallest, weakest people to be able to protect themselves.”
“It has elevated our confidence and capability immensely by honing in on the true aspects of the "invisible" jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
Old school jiu jitsu taught by Rickson Gracie 5th degree black belt Dave Kama. It was an incredible experience to have trained and learned from a legend.
By far the best jiu jitsu gym ive ever trained at. I would recommened kama jj to anyone.
Come for Rickson’s JiuJitsu. Stay for the great community. Good place for a learning/growth mindset. All the black belts trained under Rickson at one point or another. They are all very technical.
Been training here almost 10 years – the real thing I started at Kama Jiu-Jitsu in Irvine almost 10 years ago now, and I’m still going strong. I was just looking for a good way to stay in shape and learn some real self-defense that actually works, and I found a home at one of the best kept secrets there is in…
Your first BJJ class at Kama Jiu-Jitsu Irvine
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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