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Live Oak Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairfield, 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 (ages 3–18) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule liveoakjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (707) 755-7247
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“My child gets a lot of individual attention, and the environment is welcoming and respectful, especially for new students just getting started.”
“I attended their free All Women’s BJJ & Self-Defense Seminar, and I was blown away by the professionalism, cleanliness, and supportive environment.”
“The mindset the coaches have about versatility and functional application of technique will undoubtedly create an unstoppable force on the tournament mats.”
“I attended their free All Women’s BJJ & Self-Defense Seminar, and I was blown away by the professionalism, cleanliness, and supportive environment.”
“The academy itself is spotless, the mats are spring-loaded for comfort and safety, and the atmosphere is welcoming and empowering — especially for women and beginners.”
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What members say
“Coach Alex, Coach Park, and Coach Jose are all extremely knowledgeable and take the time to break down techniques in a way that actually makes sense.”
“The academy itself is spotless, the mats are spring-loaded for comfort and safety, and the atmosphere is welcoming and empowering — especially for women and beginners.”
“I attended their free All Women’s BJJ & Self-Defense Seminar, and I was blown away by the professionalism, cleanliness, and supportive environment.”
“The mindset the coaches have about versatility and functional application of technique will undoubtedly create an unstoppable force on the tournament mats.”
“The coaches are very knowledgeable and great with children & Have a very strong sense of community!”
“The mindset the coaches have about versatility and functional application of technique will undoubtedly create an unstoppable force on the tournament mats.”
From the reviews
Started bringing my 3&5 year old here about 3 weeks ago and I love it! My kids are always so excited to go to class. They have so much fun and learn at the same time. Coach Alex, coach parker, & coach jose all have so much patience for the little ones and it’s so clear they enjoy what they do.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience at Live Oak Jiu Jitsu Academy! I attended their free All Women’s BJJ & Self-Defense Seminar, and I was blown away by the professionalism, cleanliness, and supportive environment.
Live Oak Jiu-Jitsu academy is the beginning of what will be a pillar in the community. The mindset the coaches have about versatility and functional application of technique will undoubtedly create an unstoppable force on the tournament mats.
An absolutely fantastic place to train! I visited multiple times while in town for a work trip, and I'm happy to have this gym as a home away from home. Coaches are very knowledgeable and the classes are a great mix of technique and live drills. They give great advice too.
New to BJJ? Start at Live Oak Jiu Jitsu Academy
Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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.
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