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Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arcadia, California
Plan your first class
- 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 mountainbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 538-4640
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructor (Paul) focusses on the fundamentals of BJJ to systematically build a strong foundation and add more components from there, step by step.”
“The environment is welcoming, supportive, and safe, making it an excellent choice for both adults and kids.”
“Mountain Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding place to train, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
What members say
“The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and patient, ensuring that everyone progresses at their own pace while building confidence and skill.”
“Mountain Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding place to train, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“The professor here is very knowledgeable, relaxed, and provides a great atmosphere where everyone IS family.”
“The instructor (Paul) focusses on the fundamentals of BJJ to systematically build a strong foundation and add more components from there, step by step.”
“The instructor (Paul) focusses on the fundamentals of BJJ to systematically build a strong foundation and add more components from there, step by step.”
From the reviews
Mountain Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding place to train, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. The environment is welcoming, supportive, and safe, making it an excellent choice for both adults and kids.
Highly recommend Mountain BJJ! Friendly, supportive atmosphere, and adaptive to all skill levels. Instruction is high-quality and well paced. Great place for women and kids. Anyone looking to learn Jiu-Jitsu, regardless of experience level, should give it a try.
I started here with very little BJJ experience. Within months I learned so much and felt very confident in my ability to grapple. What makes this place great is the style of teaching and well thought out curriculum.
Awesome place!!! The professor here is very knowledgeable, relaxed, and provides a great atmosphere where everyone IS family. You can’t find a better group of individuals anywhere and that’s because the professor leads by example.
New to BJJ? Start at Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Mountain 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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