Home › California › Lincoln › Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lincoln, California
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lincolnjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-884-0080
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 10 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 10 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 10 am–12:30 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re even slightly considering trying Jiu-Jitsu—whether it’s for your kids, yourself, or both—we highly recommend checking this place out.”
“Fast forward to now, and they’re knocking out over a hundred without blinking and getting ready to compete in their first Jiu-Jitsu World League championship.”
“From beginners to advanced practitioners, they make sure everyone feels welcomed, challenged, and supported in their jiu-jitsu journey.”
Other martial arts here
What members say
“Chuy and Manny are truly THE BEST coaches—their passion for jiu-jitsu is unmatched, and they foster an incredible, supportive, and caring culture.”
“From beginners to advanced practitioners, they make sure everyone feels welcomed, challenged, and supported in their jiu-jitsu journey.”
“Chuy and Manny are truly THE BEST coaches—their passion for jiu-jitsu is unmatched, and they foster an incredible, supportive, and caring culture.”
“If you’re serious about training in an academy that values technique, community, and personal development, this is the place to be.”
“In 2023, we were seeking an outlet, a sport, an activity for our son to build his confidence, instill discipline and gain a sense of community and belonging.”
“Fast forward to now, and they’re knocking out over a hundred without blinking and getting ready to compete in their first Jiu-Jitsu World League championship.”
From the reviews
Our children have been actively attending classes 3 days a week since July 2023. I’m so thankful for the experience from the discipline, technical skills, and confidence. The owners have created a great community with such a welcome atmosphere.
Our family can’t say enough good things about Lincoln Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Our two boys, ages 11 and 8, started training here in August 2024. When they first began, they couldn’t even do a push-up.
In 2023, we were seeking an outlet, a sport, an activity for our son to build his confidence, instill discipline and gain a sense of community and belonging. We decided to try Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy and their free one week trial. Our younger daughter also wanted to try it out.
I’ve been training here at LJJA for almost 3 years, and there is truly nowhere in the area that matches the level of instruction, coaching, skill, and care you’ll find at this academy. The Moreno brothers put their students first and will bend over backwards to support them.
New to BJJ? Start at Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
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.
More BJJ gyms near Lincoln
Infinite Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Jiujitsu Lessons in Rocklin, CA
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fierce Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews