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Matua Jiu-jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rancho Cordova, California
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
- Membership memberships run around $200/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 ·
- Website & schedule matuabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-629-4786
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Signed my son up and he is learning BJJ along with respect, discipline, and building confidence and social skills.”
“Their schedule offers plenty of opportunities for mat time, including kids and all women’s classes.”
“If you’re in the Rancho Cordova area and want to try out jiu jitsu or looking for an open mat on Friday nights or Saturday mornings, I highly recommend checking it out!”
“Whether you’re brand new or experienced and looking to sharpen your game, Matua is a great place to train.”
What members say
“Professor Jordan has a great environment at Matua.”
“We have been to other jujutsu gyms, and I must say that Matua provides a warm and welcoming family atmosphere where you feel known and valued.”
“We have been to other jujutsu gyms, and I must say that Matua provides a warm and welcoming family atmosphere where you feel known and valued.”
“The instructors are amazing—very knowledgeable, patient, and detail-oriented, making every class enjoyable and educational.”
“Clean environment with showers, changing rooms, and a kids play area for the younger ones!”
From the reviews
I had been training for about a year before I found Matua. From day one, I felt welcomed like family. Their schedule offers plenty of opportunities for mat time, including kids and all women’s classes. My wife and kids train here too. The system they teach is both in-depth and practical.
I can't recommend this gym enough! As a beginner, I was nervous, but the instructor is absolutely fantastic. Their quality of instruction is top-tier; they have a real gift for breaking down complex movements into quiet, clear, and easy-to-understand steps.
Matua Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an incredible place to train! The environment is family-oriented, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The instructors are amazing—very knowledgeable, patient, and detail-oriented, making every class enjoyable and educational.
Before going in, I have never tried Jiu-Jitsu and was very nervous. When I went inside I was greeted by their welcoming staff and made me feel comfortable. They showed me where I can put my stuff and brought me to the mat of where the class is taught.
New to BJJ? Start at Matua Jiu-jitsu Academy
Matua Jiu-jitsu Academy 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 Matua Jiu-jitsu Academy
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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