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Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morgan Hill, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule morganhilljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 866-534-6455

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“Kids will get the best training, care and attention here - we’ve been with these coaches for years and they’re excellent with teens and kids (no easy feat).”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“There’s a fantastic women’s class on Saturday which really helped me build up my confidence.”

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Teens BJJ

“Kids will get the best training, care and attention here - we’ve been with these coaches for years and they’re excellent with teens and kids (no easy feat).”

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🏆 Competition Team

“For adults, the professors are also highly skilled and accomplished competitors.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“), afternoon homeschool classes, women’s self-defense and family training all offered… They thought of everything.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“There’s a good mix of beginners and more experienced members so everyone can always learn and grow from each other.”

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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 Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“Excited to have a Brazilian jiujitsu / wrestling gym with this caliber of professors and coaches in Morgan Hill!”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“With its perfect location, excellent coaching staff, and commitment to the next generation of martial artists, Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu is truly a standout gym in the area.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The facility is super clean and bright, the coaches are so friendly and patient, and the other members were so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the get go.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“The facility is super clean and bright, the coaches are so friendly and patient, and the other members were so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the get go.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son absolutely loves coming here every week — he gets excited for class and talks about it afterward non stop.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The facility is super clean and bright, the coaches are so friendly and patient, and the other members were so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the get go.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“), afternoon homeschool classes, women’s self-defense and family training all offered… They thought of everything.”

From the reviews

I'm so glad we found Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu! The location in downtown Morgan Hill is perfect - convenient and easily accessible. But what really sets this gym apart is the exceptional coaching staff, who are professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Denise, Feb 2025

I’ve been training at Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu since they just opened and they are the best in the game. I’ve trained at a handful of other gyms before and MHJJ beats all of them by far.

★★★★★ — William, Mar 2025

Excited to have a Brazilian jiujitsu / wrestling gym with this caliber of professors and coaches in Morgan Hill! Champion black belts and coaches with years of experience. The location is great and the gym is new and beautiful. Killer schedule (early AM, lunch *and* PM classes for adults?!

★★★★★ — Aimee, Feb 2025

My kids and husband all do jiujitsu and have been begging me for years to start training but I was always so intimidated to start. MHJJ is the first gym we’ve been to that I felt comfortable enough to try it out.

★★★★★ — Carrie, Sep 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu

Morgan Hill 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Morgan Hill 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.

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 Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu

15790 Monterey Rd Ste 300, Morgan Hill, CA95037

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