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Lucas Leite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in La Habra, 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
- 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 ·
- Phone (562) 458-6656
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 9 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 9 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
“Been training under Lucas since my first day, now 5 years lateral I have realized how lucky I was to train under such an accomplished competitor.”
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
Other martial arts here
“There are also tons of brown belts at all sizes, even Judo Blackbelt instructor Mario Barbosa.”
“Also offered are wrestling, judo classes to assist with your bjj game.”
What members say
“There are also tons of brown belts at all sizes, even Judo Blackbelt instructor Mario Barbosa.”
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
“Whether you're a beginner looking for self-defense or an advanced practitioner wanting high-level No-Gi training, the culture on the mats is welcoming and professional.”
“Been training under Lucas since my first day, now 5 years lateral I have realized how lucky I was to train under such an accomplished competitor.”
“i have been to a few academies in both LA and Orange County and none can compete with CheckMat La Habra.”
From the reviews
Great Jiu Jitsu gym with years of proven success! I have been training at Lucas Leite BJJ in La Habra for 2 1/2 years. I came to the gym as a black belt who has trained at several different jiu jitsu gyms in So Cal over the years and I can honestly say that this is best place to train at in the area.
For every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner an absolute must see. very friendly people with a lot of experience. and under the lead of Lucas Leite an absolutely top school. for me it‘s already clear that i come back when i‘m in town again. Osss!
My son trains here and the coaches are great. Everyone is friendly, they have a great kids program and competition team. My son made some good friends here and has a great time rolling with them. I highly recommend this academy.
Been training under Lucas since my first day, now 5 years lateral I have realized how lucky I was to train under such an accomplished competitor. This is the place to be for learning top notch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
New to BJJ? Start at Lucas Leite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Lucas Leite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Lucas Leite Brazilian 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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