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OC Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orange, California
Part of Carlson Gracie
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carlsongracieoc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 633-4744
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–5:45 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are amazing and do a wonderful job at teaching the kids skills and discipline, while also being patient.”
“As an aging athlete the movements and demands of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are invigorating, challenging, and promote not only a healthy body but exceptional self defense skills.”
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What members say
“Welcoming environment, good people, and great coaches!”
“Everyone was super welcoming, and I got to chat with a few folks, which I really appreciated.”
“My 11 year old daughter and I(45) have been coming here for a few years and it has been a truly enjoyable experience to become a part of this BJJ family.”
“I stopped in to train while I was in town and learned so much because of the attention to detail.”
“Carlson Gracie OC prioritizes efficiency in the sport of jiu jitsu and the results in competition speak for themselves.”
“Carlson Gracie OC prioritizes efficiency in the sport of jiu jitsu and the results in competition speak for themselves.”
From the reviews
The best place to train your kids in bjj and also respect. The instructors are very good and respectful. Been around this gym for over 10 years and it to me the best place to train or to train your kids for self defense. I had my two older sons train here 7 years ago and now I’m back here again with my 7 year.
I’ve been training at OC Carlson Gracie for over 25 years, and can’t recommend it enough! It is my home away from home. Troy, Evan and Ethan are incredibly skilled at teaching “the gentle art”. They break down every technique so thoroughly that it is impossible not to improve.
Such a great place to train! All of the coaches and staff are friendly, patient and welcoming. There is a very positive and supportive atmosphere at this school to help you achieve your goals of why you started jiu jitsu. The passion Professor Troy has for jiu jitsu really shows!
This is an amazing place to train in the "gentle art" of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Everyone is like family. Professor Troy truly cares about all of his students - young, old, seasoned, or newbie.
Your first BJJ class at OC Carlson 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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