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Oddball Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Long 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 — 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
- 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 oddballjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 285-7168
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son goes to Oddball Jiu Jitsu and has had an amazing experience.”
“The professor is an experienced competitor and teacher with a black belt under Andre Galvao.”
“I dropped in on an open mat and was immediately struck with how welcoming the atmosphere was, and how well the gym was maintained.”
“This was my first time visiting this dojo, and I truly appreciate how warmly I was welcomed.”
Other martial arts here
“His knowledge in both Muay Thai and BJJ is extensive.”
What members say
“I've know the head instructor Roo for almost two years now and he's one of the best coaches I've ever had.”
“I dropped in on an open mat and was immediately struck with how welcoming the atmosphere was, and how well the gym was maintained.”
“I dropped in on an open mat and was immediately struck with how welcoming the atmosphere was, and how well the gym was maintained.”
“He was kind enough to allow us to train off schedule and provide advice on techniques.”
“The professor is an experienced competitor and teacher with a black belt under Andre Galvao.”
From the reviews
Came to Long Beach from Texas for a tournament and happened to find Oddball on Apple Maps. After calling several other gyms Shoshi was very kind and helpful in working out a time for us to train. The owner, Arun, an experienced blackbelt, was super welcoming.
I've know the head instructor Roo for almost two years now and he's one of the best coaches I've ever had. His knowledge in both Muay Thai and BJJ is extensive. He will train you hard but also is very accommodating to your skill level and the personality you bring to the school.
I Just moved to Long Beach and I am extremely happy to have found Oddball Jiu Jitsu. I am a blue belt, and have trained at quite a few gyms over the last couple of years while traveling. I have to say I the atmosphere at oddball is top tier.
I have been training ju jitsu for 5 years. I dropped in on an open mat and was immediately struck with how welcoming the atmosphere was, and how well the gym was maintained. The professor was very technical, knowledgeable; and sparring with him was very fun. If I lived in Long Beach I would definitely train here.
New to BJJ? Start at Oddball Jiu Jitsu
Oddball 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 Oddball 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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