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Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oroville, 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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 orovillejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-990-5224
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He will teach you the foundations of Gracie Jiu Jitsu with an old school, hard work attitude in your Jiu Jitsu journey.”
“My daughter's have been attending Oroville Jujitsu Academy for around 9 months it has been one of the best decisions my husband and myself have made.”
“I have been able to compete again at 50 years old.”
“I went for the first time this week to Oroville jujitsu, and they did not disappoint!”
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What members say
“Great instruction, with a foundation in time tested Jiu jitsu.”
“Every time I have stepped on the mats at Oroville Checkmat I have felt welcome and walked away a better grappler.”
“The hands-on approach is fantastic, and it’s nice that they cater to a range of different ages, making it a great family-friendly environment.”
“The instructors are amazing and my daughters have so much self confidence .”
“He will teach you the foundations of Gracie Jiu Jitsu with an old school, hard work attitude in your Jiu Jitsu journey.”
“And as you change and grow there’s a huge sense of accomplishment and appreciation to be a part of something that helps you stay focused, determined & disciplined.”
From the reviews
Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy has changed my life. Nothing but the best instruction from Sensei Ira and Eric. I have been able to compete again at 50 years old. I have the best partners and facility to train. If your looking for a life changer, come give Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy a try!!
About time Oroville came up. Our town is growing and I’m glad we finally have a Jiu Jitsu Academy. Great group of people that really want to help others learn. I suggest taking advantage of this opportunity.
Extremely grateful I made the decision to attend Oroville Jiu Jitsu. I’ve felt like a new man ever since attending. I love pushing myself to the limits and feeling young again “by choice”. I leave class every night feeling refreshed and at ease ready to take on anything.
We have been taking Jiu-Jitsu for several months now. The instructor's are wonderful. Ira the owner is helpful with any questions and great with the kids. He expects discipline from the kids and holds the line with them - very good for the kids. My son has grown so much in confidence and skill in a short time.
New to BJJ? Start at Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy
Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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