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Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arroyo Grande

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arroyo Grande, California

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens No-gi

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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule paragonbjjslo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 805-316-1055

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arroyo Grande, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“I’ve been taking my child there for about a month and he loves it!”

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🩳 No-Gi 3 mentions

“Was in town visiting family for Christmas and wanted to practice No-gi BJJ and meet local people (I live in Denmark).”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I dropped in here for open mat while vacationing in Pismo.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arroyo Grande — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“Next Christmas I want to try their GI and Muay Thai classes as well - already excited :D!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Coach is experienced, knowledgeable and talented.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Everyone was welcoming and nice to train with, the mats were clean, and the instructors were very attentive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“I was in town for business and stopped by to see about a drop in class, Professor John was super friendly and invited me right in.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“John Marine is a very approachable and thoughtful coach, with much attention to detail when it comes to teaching.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“The class was great and the environment was friendly, if your in town or live here then stop in for a great workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“I’ve been taking my child there for about a month and he loves it!”

From the reviews

I was in town for business and stopped by to see about a drop in class, Professor John was super friendly and invited me right in. I didn’t have my Gi but he was super cool about letting me jump in with shorts and a T.

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2019

I dropped in here for open mat while vacationing in Pismo. Really nice facility (lots to eat right next door). Totally nails the chill vibe of Pismo. Very welcoming and friendly. Coach is experienced, knowledgeable and talented. Lots of fun rolls.

★★★★★ — Steve, Apr 2024

Was in town visiting family for Christmas and wanted to practice No-gi BJJ and meet local people (I live in Denmark). Everyone was welcoming and nice to train with, the mats were clean, and the instructors were very attentive. Next Christmas I want to try their GI and Muay Thai classes as well - already excited :D!

★★★★★ — Terese, Dec 2023

I’ve been taking my child there for about a month and he loves it! he was extremely shy at first, quickly warmed up! First class is free which is awesome! Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have adult classes as well!

★★★★☆ — Nicole, May 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arroyo Grande

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arroyo Grande

1420 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA93420

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