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Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sacramento, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maxwellbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-400-2793
Hours
| Monday | 11:15 am–12:45 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:15 am–12:45 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:15 am–12:45 pm, 5–6 pm, 6:15–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Signed up my daughter and thanks to Professor Davin Maxwell teaching she has become a beast in local bjj tournaments.”
“Signed up my daughter and thanks to Professor Davin Maxwell teaching she has become a beast in local bjj tournaments.”
“Amazing gym, everyone here is really nice and the kids program is really good, and the open mats are always fun”
“However, If you or your kids want to work toward competition, the brand of Jiu Jitsu they teach here is highly technical and highly effective at all levels of competition.”
What members say
“They have a phenomenal instructor and the best training partners around.”
“However, If you or your kids want to work toward competition, the brand of Jiu Jitsu they teach here is highly technical and highly effective at all levels of competition.”
“Training here has made Team Maxwell my family and I recommend everyone to at least come try it out and become a better version of yourself!”
“Professor Davin is very passionate and detailed with his instructions, and explains each position clearly which allows for better drills and improving your technique.”
“Amazing gym, everyone here is really nice and the kids program is really good, and the open mats are always fun”
“However, If you or your kids want to work toward competition, the brand of Jiu Jitsu they teach here is highly technical and highly effective at all levels of competition.”
From the reviews
Maxwell BJJ is a great place to train for a beginner like myself. They have a phenomenal instructor and the best training partners around. If anyone is looking for an academy where they will be treated like family, look no further. Everyone is welcome and everyone gets treated with the utmost respect.
If you are looking for top notch instruction combined with a great family oriented environment, this is the place. Have trained around Sacramento at different gyms and there is nothing like Maxwell Jiu Jitsu. Kids program is second to none.
World class instruction in a welcoming and technical environment. Excellent youth and adult classes for all skill levels.
Amazing gym, everyone here is really nice and the kids program is really good, and the open mats are always fun
New to BJJ? Start at Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Maxwell Brazilian 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 Maxwell 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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