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Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Camarillo, 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
- 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
- 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 lajjclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 456-2002
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are no stuffy tradition expectations of wearing the academy Gi only, come as you are.”
“Professor (Eric Medina) will guide you to your fullest potencial wether you want to compete at the highest level or just get in better shape.”
“The first time I rolled with Professor Medina, he was able to control the fight and flow without any pain or pressure to me, I knew that’s the level I wanted to obtain.”
Other martial arts here
“High level Jiu jitsu and wrestling taught by a world champion.”
What members say
“The first time I rolled with Professor Medina, he was able to control the fight and flow without any pain or pressure to me, I knew that’s the level I wanted to obtain.”
“Very Friendly environment the professor is super engaged and involved with everyone in the class would recommend for everyone I know starting or coming back to jiu jitsu”
From the reviews
I am a 57 year old and have been training in Jiu Jitsu for over 8 years I have known Professor Eric and of his reputation as being a great teacher and communicator of the art. His passion for his students to be better at the sport and to become better people on and off the mat is the best I have been a part of
The Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club is the premier place to train BJJ in Camarillo Ca. Professor (Eric Medina) will guide you to your fullest potencial wether you want to compete at the highest level or just get in better shape.
Came in to try a class at La Jiu Jitsu Club and I loved it! The professor and his students were very welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely a great place to check out. I’d love to come back if I get the chance!
Absolutely wonderful place, This place has been nothing but a family to me, High level room with wonderful people. Professor Eric is a beast on the mats , 10/10 Would recommend
New to BJJ? Start at Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club
Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club 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 Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club
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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