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La Union Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orange, 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule launionjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 610-2375
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8:40 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 12:30–1:30 PM, 5–8:40 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 4–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The facility is always clean and offers plenty of seating space, which made it easy for my son and nephew to watch classes from the benches.”
“Coaches here helped my kiddo build the confidence to compete as her abilities improved.”
“We dropped in for their jiu jitsu/wrestling class and later booked a private lesson with Professor Sam, who was extremely knowledgeable and easy to learn from.”
“Was most impressed by the other kids who were quick to help those who this was there first time.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.”
“His experience across Jiu-Jitsu, judo, and wrestling really shows in the way he blends everything together so effectively.”
“We dropped in for their jiu jitsu/wrestling class and later booked a private lesson with Professor Sam, who was extremely knowledgeable and easy to learn from.”
What members say
“Best gym I’ve trained at , great coach, great energy all the guys help you get better and are great people definitely try it out atleast once and you’ll be hooked”
“From day one, the team and coaches have been welcoming and supportive, creating a great environment to learn and grow.”
“From day one, the team and coaches have been welcoming and supportive, creating a great environment to learn and grow.”
“The instruction is high-quality, with coaches who genuinely invest in their students, balancing structure, detail, and fluidity in their teaching.”
“In just a short amount of time, I’ve already seen amazing changes in my son, especially in his discipline and physical abilities.”
“Training partners are respectful, and the atmosphere is family-friendly with good competition.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at La Union Jiu Jitsu for about a year, and it’s an incredible place to learn and grow. The gym has great vibes, a welcoming community, and a strong sense of camaraderie.
We enrolled our 9 year old just two months ago and are so impressed with the changes we have seen in him. He's more confident, focused, and will even choose coming to class over playing video games! The gym has such a welcoming environment and we have great confidence in Coach Sam!
For anyone looking to keep their kids active/engaged in a sport, you found gold with La Union. Sam & the instructors are so good with the kids. Family oriented environment makes you feel welcomed from day 1. My nephew loves coming in! He competed in his first tournament thanks to Sam's guidance & encouragement.
I only great things to say about this place. My daughters have been coming here for a year now and they love it here. It’s their second home. Training with Coach Sam and his wife has build so much confidences. Everyone here treat each other like family.
New to BJJ? Start at La Union Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
La Union Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai 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 La Union Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
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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