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Lucas Leite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Upland, 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 lucasleitebjjca.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 496-8806
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son enjoys coming here multiple times a week to train with the kids group and really enjoys learning from all the instructors.”
“My family has been training with checkmat for sometime and this school has something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or advanced, programs for as young as 3 yrs old.”
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What members say
“Professor Mafra and Professor Lucas Leite have brought an Amazing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy to the city of Upland.”
“My family has been training with checkmat for sometime and this school has something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or advanced, programs for as young as 3 yrs old.”
“My family has been training with checkmat for sometime and this school has something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or advanced, programs for as young as 3 yrs old.”
“Really nice guy, patient, good teacher, detail oriented.”
“After watching my son thrive in the peewee class I ended up joining myself and I’ve never regretted that decision.”
“Very beginner friendly Academy, and also top notch training for those interested in competition.”
From the reviews
The gym is located in the same shopping center as the 24 hour gym. Great environment with wonderful and attentive coaches. I went to check out this place for my son to begin BJJ. The staff greeted me as soon as I walked in and reviewed the age groups and the time slots for training.
Best place ever for top notch high level Brasilian jiu jitsu .Lucas is able to take super complicated jiujitsu position s and break them down so they are simple to both understand and do I would recommend fight studio to anyone interested in Brasilian jiu Jitsu as soon as it's allowed to open after the covid-19…
Great Place to train. I always go to fight studio when I'm in Upland. Very beginner friendly Academy, and also top notch training for those interested in competition. Professor Mafra and Professor Lucas Leite have brought an Amazing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy to the city of Upland. Highly recommend Fight Studio.
I’ve have been training for a number of months at Checkmat Upland and my experience has been amazing so far! I feel my jiujitsu has improved immensely and my training partners have become great friends of mine! I always look forward to training at checkmat upland!
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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