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Malibu Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Malibu, California
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule malibujiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 504-5569
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Roman and Coach Greg are both fantastic with kids — they’re welcoming, patient, and really take the time to connect with each student.”
“My kids and their friends are learning self defense, discipline, getting in condition and having so much fun.”
“The instruction is top-notch — they break down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand for beginners but still challenging for more experienced students.”
What members say
“Professor Scott is great with the kids and adults, you can tell he loves his job.”
“Coach Roman and Coach Greg are both fantastic with kids — they’re welcoming, patient, and really take the time to connect with each student.”
“Coach Roman and Coach Greg are both fantastic with kids — they’re welcoming, patient, and really take the time to connect with each student.”
“The instruction is top-notch — they break down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand for beginners but still challenging for more experienced students.”
“They are not only learning jiu jitsu, they’re learning how to be secure in themselves, how to carry genuine confidence, and how to move through the world with respect for others.”
From the reviews
Malibu Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a martial arts studio—it’s truly the heartbeat of the community. Coach Greg as well as Josh and Roman have created something so much bigger than training.
I absolutely love training at Malibu Jiu Jitsu with coach Roman & Greg! From day one, the coaches and staff have been incredibly welcoming and supportive. The instruction is top-notch — they break down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand for beginners but still challenging for more experienced students.
This is the kind of place you didn’t know you needed until you actually visit. Coach Greg has an energy that is inviting, welcoming, and he clearly practices what he preaches. Coach Roman’s articulation and clarity is refreshing. He truly listens and will patiently work with you.
Coach Roman and Coach Greg are both fantastic with kids — they’re welcoming, patient, and really take the time to connect with each student. You can tell they care about building confidence as much as teaching technique.
New to BJJ? Start at Malibu Jiu-Jitsu
Malibu Jiu-Jitsu 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 Malibu 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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