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Memento Mori Grappling Club

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ventura, California

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule mementomorigrapplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (805) 232-5599

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Memento Mori Grappling Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“He's been learning and retaining the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu while getting exercise and having fun.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“My kids have so much fun learning fundamentals through interactive games and drills with Coach Josh.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Memento Mori Grappling Club — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“If you are looking for knowledgeable instruction and a friendly atmosphere, Momento Mori Grappling club is for you!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“If you are looking for knowledgeable instruction and a friendly atmosphere, Momento Mori Grappling club is for you!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He's been learning and retaining the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu while getting exercise and having fun.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“The team and atmosphere are great and their main focus is a competition environment.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Wonderful team family feel, you don’t feel like your just being another student, affordable, local and worth it!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My child is always stoked to go to class and it is helpful with working on her Self Discipline.”

From the reviews

We love Coach Josh Breckenridge at Momento Mori Grappling Club. Our 10 year old has been in his class all year, and it has done wonders for his self-esteem. He's been learning and retaining the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu while getting exercise and having fun. Coach Josh is experienced, knowledgeable, and patient.

★★★★★ — Berkeley, Aug 2023

Struggled to find a place to train and stay wanting to be able to just do some grappling. I came with a friend and enjoyed it right away. From Josh and other coaches but all of the people that go. The environment and the culture formed in this gym is one that you'll find no where else.

★★★★★ — Juan, Feb 2025

If you are looking for knowledgeable instruction and a friendly atmosphere, Momento Mori Grappling club is for you! Instructor Josh Breckenridge brings out the best in his students. He is energetic, fun and gives individualized attention and focus to each person he trains.

★★★★★ — Liliya, Aug 2023

Can’t say enough good things! My 12 year old has had a wonderful experience, staff is kind, patient, and knowledgeable! Wonderful team family feel, you don’t feel like your just being another student, affordable, local and worth it! Training, learning, fun, great work out, and competitions!

★★★★★ — Kelley, Jan 2024

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Your first BJJ class at Memento Mori Grappling Club

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Memento Mori Grappling Club

6650 Crescent St #10, Ventura, CA93003

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