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Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monrovia, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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 midnightjiujitsuclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (949) 300-7662

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 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 Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“The head coach/owner Walter made me feel at ease as he was very welcoming and accommodating during my free trial beginner class.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are a hobbyist or active competitor you will find that this academy will take you to the next level in your Jiu Jitsu Journey.”

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🔓 Open Mat 4 mentions

“Im also a big fan of his approach of daily open mats that allow students to really be in charge of their own training, learn from each other, and learn from instructors.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I’m sure many of you who have tried a martial art or any form of hand to hand combat training can attest how intimidating it can be to walk into a dojo for the first time.”

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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 Midnight Jiu-Jitsu 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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Professor Walter is a high level black belt, his demeanor and actions toward his students speaks for itself as a true sportsman.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I’m sure many of you who have tried a martial art or any form of hand to hand combat training can attest how intimidating it can be to walk into a dojo for the first time.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“His technique is top notch but even more valuable is his leadership in creating a welcoming community where members respect and help each other.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“His technique is top notch but even more valuable is his leadership in creating a welcoming community where members respect and help each other.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“Whether you are a hobbyist or active competitor you will find that this academy will take you to the next level in your Jiu Jitsu Journey.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“The gym is clean, mats are great and high quality, the instruction and training is high level.”

From the reviews

Professor Walter is a high level black belt, his demeanor and actions toward his students speaks for itself as a true sportsman. In this gym is a very safe environment, no one is trying to kill each other or injure anyone (which a lot of other gyms roll that way), it’s about LONGEVITY, being able to do this sport for…

★★★★★ — Taylor, Sep 2025

Professor Walter is exceptional, great leader in always motivating his students to get better day by day. His love for jiu jitsu is what always made me glad he was my coach . Midnight Jiu jitsu is in good hands with professor Walter leading

★★★★★ — Erick, Oct 2024

Walter is a great coach and person. His technique is top notch but even more valuable is his leadership in creating a welcoming community where members respect and help each other.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Oct 2024

If you're looking to try / train Jiu-Jitsu, this is the place! Midnight is friendly, welcoming, and the coaching is top-notch! The club helps you develop and support your own game, while giving you tons of open mat training time. If you're looking for a fun, friendly place to train and grow, this is the spot!

★★★★★ — Bret, Oct 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club

Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Midnight Jiu-Jitsu 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 Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club

346 W Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA91016

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