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RADA Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · BJJ gym in La Jolla, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule radajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-373-2038
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at RADA Jiu Jitsu for about a year now, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.”
“As a woman especially i feel so safe and comfortable even when fighting men.”
“Since starting, my son’s confidence and discipline have grown tremendously, and he’s even begun competing in tournaments!”
“The professors possess a wealth of knowledge and employ excellent teaching techniques, ensuring that everyone, whether a beginner or an advanced, can improve their skills.”
What members say
“We highly recommend RADA Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking for a welcoming, family-friendly gym with world-class instruction.”
“The professors possess a wealth of knowledge and employ excellent teaching techniques, ensuring that everyone, whether a beginner or an advanced, can improve their skills.”
“Rada Jiu Jitsu is so much more than just a gym I train at, the community and family here has really made me feel very included and helped learn a lot over time.”
“The professors possess a wealth of knowledge and employ excellent teaching techniques, ensuring that everyone, whether a beginner or an advanced, can improve their skills.”
“It’s not only rewarding but also a great way to improve my flexibility and stamina.”
“Since starting, my son’s confidence and discipline have grown tremendously, and he’s even begun competing in tournaments!”
From the reviews
Rada Jiu Jitsu is so much more than just a gym I train at, the community and family here has really made me feel very included and helped learn a lot over time. Amazing coaches that work to help each student, and amazing students who work to help each other.
Rada Jiu Jitsu is the best academy in San Diego. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and they care about every student. The kids program is top notch and the adults classes are full on!! Me and my son are very happy with the place and the coaches.
Ive been training here since i was 10 years old this place feels like a family coach rafael and coach eduardo have taught me so much both on and off the mat. As a woman especially i feel so safe and comfortable even when fighting men. Love the people and the teaching here.
This is the best BJJ gym in San Diego, they really know what they doing, fallowing every single step to teach any age. I really proud of my six year old daughter, she just falling in love right the way. RADA you guys rock!!...Ooooosssss
New to BJJ? Start at RADA Jiu Jitsu Academy
RADA Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 RADA Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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