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Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mission Hills, California

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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 7) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule phenombjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (818) 365-0999

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday 4–6:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 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 Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 23 mentions

“Not only is it a fun and healthy activity, but it is a practical martial art that helps build confidence in children.”

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Teens BJJ

“Phenom has great professors- Rafael, Gustavo and Anthony are patient with the teens and younger kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The most important thing phenom has is a great community from others training jiu-jitsu helping with the kids, to parents supporting kids at tournaments.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach in a steady pace, are knowledgeable in both sports and self-defense aspect of the martial art, and they make you feel welcome.”

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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 Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts is an awesome gym filled with high caliber professors, coaches, and training partners!”

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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 70 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Additionally, my child has developmental delays and we've seen tremendous growth and maturing because of their amazing coaching staff.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“It is a very friendly environment, Carlos will always greet you with a handshake and welcoming smile.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“It is a very friendly environment, Carlos will always greet you with a handshake and welcoming smile.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son loves coming here and I embrace his grind with the team on the mat.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Not only is it a fun and healthy activity, but it is a practical martial art that helps build confidence in children.”

From the reviews

So glad my son belongs to Phenom. Great atmosphere. The excitement and motivation from the couches makes learning fun. Phenom is a place were respect is number one. The couches are approachable and always there to help the little ones master and learn a new move. My son is always exited when it's jiu jitsu time.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Aug 2019

Phenom is truly a great place to learn jiu-jitsu. I have 3 kids learning from Professor Gabriel and they enjoy going to training everyday. He's great with the kids and his jiu-jitsu first mentality promotes training and learning first.

★★★★★ — Oscar, Nov 2022

Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial is so amazing Charlie the owner is so professional and nice he makes you feel so welcome..My kids came in to jiu-jitsu knowing nothing, but big thanks to amazing and talented Professor Rafael who has been so amazing with not just my kids but has taught them so much and they…

★★★★★ — Annette, Sep 2024

My son absolutely loves it here! I’ve seen his progress and he is motivated to keep learning thanks to the awesome instructors! He’s also has made new friends! Sebastian at the front desk is always helpful if I have any questions! Charlie always greets the families and makes it a great environment!!!

★★★★★ — Carol, Jun 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

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 Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

15230 San Fernando Mission Blvd b104, Mission Hills, CA91345

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