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Nexus Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Folsom, 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
- 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 nexusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-497-1552
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Drew, the owner, has been an amazing human to show my son the ropes, lead and guide him and has been a fantastic mentor for him.”
“My teen son had been interested for a while and was watching YouTube videos about Nexus when we figured out it was right here in our town!”
“He is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner at the highest levels in Gi, No Gi, Competition, and Mixed Martial Arts.”
“Whether your goals are to compete, make new friends, or simply get in shape, there is something new and exciting for you at Nexus Jiu Jitsu.”
“What started as a way to learn self-defense has turned into a love for MMA and Jiu jitsu that I can fully attribute to the focus and dedication of our coaches.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve seen real progress not just in my Jiu Jitsu, but also in Muay Thai and MMA.”
“What started as a way to learn self-defense has turned into a love for MMA and Jiu jitsu that I can fully attribute to the focus and dedication of our coaches.”
“He is the best coach I have see in my 10 years of Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing.”
“Throughout my wrestling career, I’ve had the privilege of being coached by national and Olympic champions—and Andrew’s instruction stands right up there with the best.”
What members say
“Coach Andrew is an excellent communicator and that makes for an excellent coach.”
“From the moment you walk in, it’s nothing but welcoming and positive vibes all while everyone’s working so hard to achieve their goals.”
“I’m so grateful to coach Andrew and the other coaches for their excellent teaching and friendly personalities that makes my little girl want to keep progressing on the mat.”
“Andrew does an excellent job of not just showing techniques, but actually helping you understand the details and concepts behind them so you can build off them yourself.”
“I’ve been out of town all week for work and needed a place to train and stay sharp before my Jiu Jitsu World League competition this Saturday.”
“If you are interested in learning, or a seasoned practitioner, Nexus is a great gym to look into”
From the reviews
I've been coming to Nexus for about 2 years and had no martial arts experience before joining. Checked out a few gyms in the area and decided to try Nexus because I got a really good feeling about the energy Andrew brought with his coaching style. So glad I am here. Love this gym.
I started training at Nexus last year, put my son in Jiu jitsu shortly after and my husband joined us this year. What started as a way to learn self-defense has turned into a love for MMA and Jiu jitsu that I can fully attribute to the focus and dedication of our coaches.
Nexus is an amazing place with amazing coaches! My teen son had been interested for a while and was watching YouTube videos about Nexus when we figured out it was right here in our town! Drew, the owner, has been an amazing human to show my son the ropes, lead and guide him and has been a fantastic mentor for him.
I’ve trained at gyms in San Diego, Japan, Eldorado Hills, Orangevale, Folsom, and Granite Bay and this is by far the best gym I’ve ever went to in my entire life. Coach Andrew is the best MMA/BJJ teacher around and my personal favorite.
New to BJJ? Start at Nexus Jiu Jitsu
Nexus 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 Nexus 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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