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Miro's Taekwondo / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vallejo, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracievallejo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-812-8143
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Let me start off by saying I took my kid to the 2-week trial and needless to say he wouldn't do it with our me there so I did it also.”
“They started in the Gracie Bullyproof program, where they learned BJJ self-defense techniques and verbal assertiveness.”
“I've gone through our beginner's combatives program and can say that with Miro's guidance and teaching I felt more empowered and confident in all aspects of my life.”
What members say
“Coach Miro & his wife are amazing ju jitsu instructors💯 that are very passionate about sharing their knowledge with everyone willing to learn no matter young or seasoned.”
“You'll find a very welcoming and safe environment from not only Miro himself, but from everyone here at the academy.”
“I've brought my family to Miro's Taekwondo/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo on multiple occasions to try out all of their programs and I can only find GOOD things to say about it!”
“Miro is really calm, patient and the curriculum is very technique oriented which means you’ll learn the basics at like 5x the pace of other bjj gyms.”
“I've brought my family to Miro's Taekwondo/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo on multiple occasions to try out all of their programs and I can only find GOOD things to say about it!”
“Very clean, well kept and most importantly very family orientated.”
From the reviews
Hi guys, I've been a student of Miro's for a little over two years now in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and have learned so much during this time( you could be reading this all day with all the things I've learned so I'll keep this short).
Let me start off by saying I took my kid to the 2-week trial and needless to say he wouldn't do it with our me there so I did it also. Unfortunately he got sick that week and dropped out. I stuck with the program and I'm so glad that I did.
Both my 16 year old daughter and I are in the combatives program at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vallejo and we absolutely love it. Miro is an amazing jiu jitsu instructor. Top notch! He makes sure you learn the details. Drills the moves over and over and offers clarification on the finer points/details throughout the instruction.
I joined Women Empowerment at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo with the goal of earning my pink belt—but it has become so much more than that. From day one, I was welcomed into a true sisterhood where every woman supports and lifts one another up. The environment is empowering, positive, and safe for women of all skill levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Miro's Taekwondo / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo
Miro's Taekwondo / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo 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.
Your first BJJ class at Miro's Taekwondo / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Vallejo
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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