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Point of Impact MMA

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orange, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 — 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule poimma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 681-1760

Hours

Monday 8:45–11 AM, 3:45–8:30 PM
Tuesday 8:45–10:30 AM, 3:45–9 PM
Wednesday 8:45–11 AM, 3:45–9:30 PM
Thursday 8:45–10:30 AM, 3:45–9 PM
Friday 8:45–11 AM, 3:45–7 PM
Saturday 8:45–11:30 AM
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 Point of Impact MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“Coach Kaitlynn and Coach Junior are the heart of the gym, consistently fostering a loving and supportive community.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“They balance each other perfectly, and even in a group setting it truly feels like your child is getting one-on-one attention.”

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🔓 Open Mat 2 mentions

“Loads of training classes as well as open mat opportunities to participate in.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Their expert guidance, patience, and enthusiasm make every class enjoyable and empowering for students of all levels.”

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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 Point of Impact MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“Get in there to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai, take a kickboxing class and you can even sign your kids up!”

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🏟️ MMA 10 mentions

“Point of Impact MMA is an outstanding training facility where the atmosphere is as motivating as it is welcoming.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Visiting from out of town and I had so much fun dropping into the Saturday morning cardio boxing class!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“Cardio kickboxing classes are available throughout the mornings and evenings which is great for those with ever changing schedules.”

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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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The staff and coaches are not only welcoming but also incredibly knowledgeable, continuously pushing you to exceed your limits.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“This is easily the best fight and training gym I’ve ever been to, not only is it SPOTLESS but the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Jr brings this high energy that keeps the kids excited and engaged, while Coach Kaitlynn is very focused on teaching proper technique.”

great workout & conditioning 5 mentions

“Cardio kickboxing classes are available throughout the mornings and evenings which is great for those with ever changing schedules.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 12 mentions

“This is easily the best fight and training gym I’ve ever been to, not only is it SPOTLESS but the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Love the environment, very much a learning environment focused on making everyone better martial artists and encouraging a long and healthy training career!”

From the reviews

I was visiting from out of state and dropped in for some jiujitsu. Had a great time at their open mat. Everyone was welcoming And super friendly! Highly recommend anyone in the area to check them out!

★★★★★ — Dakota, Oct 2020

Point of Impact MMA is an outstanding training facility where the atmosphere is as motivating as it is welcoming. Led by the incredible Yoko, who truly cares about each student’s growth and well-being, Point of Impact MMA feels like a second home.

★★★★★ — Austin, May 2025

This is easily the best fight and training gym I’ve ever been to, not only is it SPOTLESS but the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. When I came in I had no jiu jitsu experience but because they’ve done such a great job of creating a truly peer to peer community I felt supported and encouraged by…

★★★★★ — Mariko, Feb 2021

My son has been in the toddler MMA class at Point of Impact MMA, and I can honestly say it’s worth every penny. With three classes a week, the value is incredible and the confidence boost I’ve seen in him has been huge. The coaches are amazing.

★★★★★ — Gilbert, Nov 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Point of Impact MMA

Point of Impact MMA 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Point of Impact MMA

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 Point of Impact MMA

542 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA92867

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