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Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Costa Mesa, California
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 — 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 lp.praiabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 287-6808
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training in the kids’ class at Praia Jiu-Jitsu for almost 9 months, and the progress has been incredible.”
“The combination of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo has amplified my sons abilities, allowing them to compete and even medal at a JJWL event.”
“I recommend private lessons with coach Christina she is unbelievable.”
“I highly recommend this studio/gym to everyone, from kids to adults and beginners to seasoned martial artists.”
Other martial arts here
“I wanted to get my 3-year-old daughter into martial arts and decided to try Praia because they offer judo classes for 3-5 year olds.”
What members say
“The head instructor is a great guy and you can tell he loves teaching the art.”
“The environment at Praia is welcoming, supportive, and motivating, and the coaches truly care about each child’s growth both on and off the mats.”
“Praia often hosts events to bring students together outside the class, fostering that family like sense of community.”
“All the coaches are really caring, organized and very patient teaching advanced techniques in a way that’s understandable to kiddos.”
“He has helped my son greatly in his strength and confidence on and off the mat.”
“The combination of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo has amplified my sons abilities, allowing them to compete and even medal at a JJWL event.”
From the reviews
Amazing BJJ gym and coaches! My 4-year-old son started after the summer and he loves it! He’s really grown in confidence since starting. All the coaches are really caring, organized and very patient teaching advanced techniques in a way that’s understandable to kiddos.
Our son has been attending Praia for 18 months. The head professor and coaches at Praia are amazing!! You can expect a beautiful combination of gentle and strict instruction at Praia. The coaches recognize the students' individual abilities and propel them to be their best. Thank you.
Both of our boys, ages 5 and 7, love coming to Jiu Jitsu at Praia. My oldest said he would come everyday all day if they let him. Coach Thiago, Coach Junior, and Coach Malena are exceptionally well in teaching discipline, respect, and awareness and they practice patience with the kids while providing professional…
I highly recommend this studio/gym to everyone, from kids to adults and beginners to seasoned martial artists. I wanted to get my 3-year-old daughter into martial arts and decided to try Praia because they offer judo classes for 3-5 year olds. She has been going for a few months now and loves it.
New to BJJ? Start at Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Praia 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.
Your first BJJ class at Praia 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.
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