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Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Huntington Beach, California

BJJ gym Free trial 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

  • 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 4–12) — 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 powerofleveragebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 787-7766

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 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 Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 34 mentions

“Both of my kids (ages 4 and 7) have been attending for the past 3 months, and it truly feels like family here.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“It makes the development of their skills better and also gives them the opportunity to compete with someone their age.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The class caters to all levels of students from beginner to advanced upper belt ranks with dynamic and interactive warm ups, practice drills and rolling sessions.”

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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 Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“He started taking the boxing class which was so reasonably priced and a total workout!”

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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 98 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Thank you to all of the coaches and Professor Kelly for providing such a great experience for all of our families.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The class caters to all levels of students from beginner to advanced upper belt ranks with dynamic and interactive warm ups, practice drills and rolling sessions.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“I admire the welcoming & inclusive environment and sense of community as my professors and teammates root for one another and help each other grow throughout the journey.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Thank you so much to the POL team for all your hard work, guidance, patience, and support to my children and all your other students. Much love and respect to you all!”

active competition team 2 mentions

“It makes the development of their skills better and also gives them the opportunity to compete with someone their age.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“" We are about 11 miles away from this school, but find the commute worth it for the quality of teaching.”

From the reviews

Power of Leverage is a top notch gym to learn Jiu-Jitsu. I have quite a few friends in Jiu-Jitsu since 2011 and have watched them teach and have visited other schools and have even shopped around different Jiu-Jitsu schools. I have friends that are black belts that have their own schools.

★★★★★ — Anne, Aug 2019

My husband and I signed our girls up for the class and it has been one of the best thing we could have done for them. They are learning so much about discipline, building confidence, and making new friends. The POL family are the best! The parents and family are very supportive and encouraging. Prof Kelly and Mrs.

★★★★★ — Valerie, Aug 2017

It’s a large group, but there are benefits to an eclectic collection of kids. Regardless of your child’s skill level, s/he will be paired up with another similar to his/er stature and capabilities to foster faster learning, to stay adequately challenged, and most importantly, for us, to stay safe.

★★★★★ — Hannah, Jun 2025

Truly THE BEST Jiu Jitsu school around! My two kids have been coming here for over 3 years now and still going strong! It has been such an incredible journey to witness the growth, discipline, friendships, joy, love, unity, and strength my kids have gained here at Power Of Leverage.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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 Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

19060 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA92646

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