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Matadero Jiujitsu Academy Placentia
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Placentia, 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 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mataderojiujitsuplacentia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-844-1798
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Ben is incredible, and I'm beyond thrilled that we chose his gym for my son's first sport and jiu-jitsu training.”
“It is a fantastic place to learn Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and get fit.”
What members say
“Lots of class times to choose from, knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about teaching, great vibe and good people who train there.”
“At this Carlson Gracie location, Ben teaches a no non-sense style of jiu-jitsu in an environment that is very friendly and welcoming to people of all walks of life.”
“At this Carlson Gracie location, Ben teaches a no non-sense style of jiu-jitsu in an environment that is very friendly and welcoming to people of all walks of life.”
“Good technical details from patient coaches.”
“Once a kid was late in a competition, he personally carried him to the scale to weight so the student could be in his match on time.”
“At this Carlson Gracie location, Ben teaches a no non-sense style of jiu-jitsu in an environment that is very friendly and welcoming to people of all walks of life.”
From the reviews
Beautiful space and a owner/headcoach Ben that is very passionate about jiujitsu. Good technical details from patient coaches. The gym itself have a fitness corner where you can do compound lifts, and a couple of machines to work your cardio out.
Carlson Gracie Placentia it’s an outstanding Jiu Jitsu academy . I highly recommend it for everyone. It is a fantastic place to learn Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and get fit. Professor Ben is amazing and hands-on in all his students development.
I absolutely love this place. Lots of class times to choose from, knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about teaching, great vibe and good people who train there. There is also lots of workout equipment to work on those gains! Really great place to learn the useful and fun art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Outstanding Academy! Coach Ben and Coach Noe are both very welcoming and awesome instructors. Friendly environment for learning technical skills while still highly competitive while sparring. The best of both worlds!
New to BJJ? Start at Matadero Jiujitsu Academy Placentia
Matadero Jiujitsu Academy Placentia 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 Matadero Jiujitsu Academy Placentia
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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