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Peerless Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Corona, 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 (ages 3–14) — 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 peerlessjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-731-2333
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Such a family-friendly Jiu Jitsu gym that teaches our kids more than Jiu Jitsu but emphasizes character development, integrity, confidence and so much more.”
“I only attend the Gi classes, cause my old ass can't take no gi as well.”
“I only attend the Gi classes, cause my old ass can't take no gi as well.”
“Professor Stephen is a high level black belt competitor who carries himself like a true champion.”
“from the coaching to the mentorship to the private lessons, this place is top notch.”
“Most welcoming place I’ve trained at and even have Sunday open mat that is open to ALL academies.”
“Peerless Jiu jitsu is a fantastic gym to go to whether you're a beginner, want to learn self defense, or you've been training for years.”
“Peerless Jiu jitsu is a fantastic gym to go to whether you're a beginner, want to learn self defense, or you've been training for years.”
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What members say
“Our family loves being part of the community here and are thankful for Professeors Stephen, Bear, Brogie, Craig and other great instructors.”
“Peerless Jiu jitsu is a fantastic gym to go to whether you're a beginner, want to learn self defense, or you've been training for years.”
“Such a family-friendly Jiu Jitsu gym that teaches our kids more than Jiu Jitsu but emphasizes character development, integrity, confidence and so much more.”
“All instruction is always detailed and very well demonstrated.”
“Professor Stephen is a high level black belt competitor who carries himself like a true champion.”
“Great gym for all ages and amazing instructors!”
From the reviews
Travelled from Norway and was staying near this gym so I decided to visit it. Trained here for 2 weeks and I absolutely loved it. Everyone is very welcoming and the atmosphere is really friendly. The head instructor Stephen is humble and is really fun to train with. He also has world class jiu jitsu.
Peerless Jiu jitsu is a fantastic gym to go to whether you're a beginner, want to learn self defense, or you've been training for years. Professor Stephen Martinez is very patient and always friendly. At peerless theres always help from David Silvio and Jered. And quite a few ladies.
Signed up 4 months ago and it’s been an amazing experience. Everyone here is super friendly and will to help you grow. Stephen is a great professor and I think that shows as everyone here is super talented and hard working.
It's a great place,I highly recommend it,The training is on point.The main instructor is polite, patient and respectful.That comment Quadalupe made is not true ,Theres Hispanics that go there and aren't treated the way she comment.I know the owners wife she's hispanic and there's no prejudice that' goes on there.
New to BJJ? Start at Peerless Jiu Jitsu Academy
Peerless 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 Peerless 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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