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Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cedar Glen, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lakearrowheadjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-744-4614
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am, 7–8 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fantastic with the kids, amazing at communicating with parents and just over all incredible instruction and classes.”
“My toddler loves the parents and tots class and the women's class has been an awesome introduction for myself.”
“Best jiu jitsu training for all levels hands down.”
Other martial arts here
“The wrestling program has been a game-changer for both my sons.”
What members say
“Fantastic with the kids, amazing at communicating with parents and just over all incredible instruction and classes.”
“From the first class, you really feel like this is a place you want to be.”
“The vibe is welcoming and the training is tough, which is the best combination you can ask for…can’t recommend it enough!”
“Professor Jason is terrific—his knowledge, patience, and attention to detail made the class a valuable learning experience.”
“Professor Joey and Lindsay both do an excellent job maintaining a clean, safe, and inclusive environment.”
“My toddler loves the parents and tots class and the women's class has been an awesome introduction for myself.”
From the reviews
Was in town from LA for the day and absolutely loved training here! Professor Jason is terrific—his knowledge, patience, and attention to detail made the class a valuable learning experience.
I started training with Joey Hauss back in October 2012 and he's always been beating me up bad, but always with a huge smile and warm hug after! Describing the kind person Joey is would take forever!
I have been going here for over 1 month. Professor Joey and Lindsay both do an excellent job maintaining a clean, safe, and inclusive environment. I have trained at other gyms previously and this is one of the cleanest I’ve trained at. The fellow gym members are very respectful and a joy to train with.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about this academy. We had one martial arts experience prior to LAJJ with my son and it was not a very positive experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu
Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu 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 Lake Arrowhead 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 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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