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Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rolling Hills Estates, California

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 (ages 6–11) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule peninsulajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 310-987-7067

Hours

Monday 9 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–7:30 pm
Friday 9 am–12 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“Our three kids have trained here for over a year, and we’ve seen tremendous growth not only in their Jiu Jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, discipline, and resilience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The positive, family-friendly environment has helped our kids build confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance while learning valuable self-defense skills.”

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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 Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“The positive, family-friendly environment has helped our kids build confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance while learning valuable self-defense skills.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coaches Brian and Nicky lead our children with a level of detail and kindness that is truly hard to find anywhere else.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The positive, family-friendly environment has helped our kids build confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance while learning valuable self-defense skills.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Our three kids have trained here for over a year, and we’ve seen tremendous growth not only in their Jiu Jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, discipline, and resilience.”

From the reviews

Coaches Brian and Nicky lead our children with a level of detail and kindness that is truly hard to find anywhere else. Their guidance is both gentle and incredibly precise. Since starting Jiu-Jitsu here, my daughter has developed a genuine passion for the sport and is learning the true meaning of sportsmanship.

★★★★★ — Midnight, Apr 2026

My son has been taking classes here for 4 years now and it has been a wonderful experience. He's learnt so much! We're definitely gonna continue going! Love you coach Brian and coach Nicky

★★★★★ — Irena, May 2026

We absolutely love this jiu-jitsu academy! Our kids have been training here for over four years, and it has been one of the best investments we’ve made. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each child’s growth both on and off the mats.

★★★★★ — Shelly, Jun 2026

Peninsula Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible experience for our family. Our three kids have trained here for over a year, and we’ve seen tremendous growth not only in their Jiu Jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, discipline, and resilience.

★★★★★ — Dalia, May 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes

Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes

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 Peninsula Jiu Jitsu - Gracie Allegiance Palos Verdes

640 Bart Earle Wy, Rolling Hills Estates, CA90274

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