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Neiman Gracie Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newport Beach, 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 (ages 4–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule neimangracieacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 820-8922
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The school is amazing and for sure a great place to kids and adults learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“Not only is he an elite competitor at the highest levels of MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but he carries the Gracie legacy with humility, professionalism, and class.”
“Neiman Gracie and the team create the perfect place to learn Jiu Jitsu, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only is he an elite competitor at the highest levels of MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but he carries the Gracie legacy with humility, professionalism, and class.”
What members say
“Neiman is an excellent and attentive instructor. The school is amazing and for sure a great place to kids and adults learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“The gym is very clean, and everyone is very friendly, non intimidating, and basically here to help us grow and learn together.”
“The gym is very clean, and everyone is very friendly, non intimidating, and basically here to help us grow and learn together.”
“His teaching style is clear, thoughtful, and accessible, with great attention to detail and an ability to meet students where they are.”
“Not only is he an elite competitor at the highest levels of MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but he carries the Gracie legacy with humility, professionalism, and class.”
“The instructions and community professor Gracie is building at the gym will be meet and exceed your expectations.”
From the reviews
Incredible facility and training quality. Neiman Gracie instructor is knowledgeable experienced and professional. It is absolute honor and pleasure to learn directly from Gracie Lineage.
I took my first BJJ class at Neiman Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Neiman was such a great teacher, positive rile model and everyone loves him. Best place for me to start my BJJ journey. The aesthetic is really minimalistic, clean and fresh! 100% recommended you come here to train.
My son and I both joined and have never felt more at home here. The gym is very clean, and everyone is very friendly, non intimidating, and basically here to help us grow and learn together. Professor Nieman is always patient and very passionate about teaching.
Amazing academy with top-level instruction and a very welcoming environment. Neiman Gracie and the team create the perfect place to learn Jiu Jitsu, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Highly recommended!
New to BJJ? Start at Neiman Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Neiman Gracie 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.
Your first BJJ class at Neiman Gracie 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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