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Rafa Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Windsor, California

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule rafajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 707-239-9004

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9–11 am, 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9–11 am, 4–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Rafa Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“Very good instruction from the coaches, my fellow practitioners are all good people, and my daughter loves the kids class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The self-discipline, social etiquette, and self-defense they're developing is incredible to watch, and all the while they have so much fun!”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and does a great job teaching techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and does a great job teaching techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and does a great job teaching techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Coach Rapheal has been a great teacher and mentor for my son. Amazing to see the growth and confidence in my son over the past two years!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“The academy is always clean, organized, and has a great atmosphere.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“My kids look forward to it and I've seen noticeable results in their confidence and physical ability as they are growing into their bodies.”

From the reviews

Have been going here with my kids for about 2 months. My kids look forward to it and I've seen noticeable results in their confidence and physical ability as they are growing into their bodies. I have been enjoying the adults class as well. Clean environment. Get very good instruction.

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2024

Ive Been training here a while everyone is very helpful and willing to learn from each other. Rafa is a great coach and great with kid's. Come train with us!!!! 6 years later still training here, still a great community and place to be if you haven't stopped by or considered trying a class srop in and grow with us!

★★★★★ — Hamlet, Jun 2026

My son started with Rafa a couple years back and it looked fun and now I go too. Great community, super knowledgeable coach, and a supportive and competitive training environment . I’m a total rookie and have been having a great time learning and developing and now I identify as a Jui Jitsu Dad.

★★★★★ — Jacob, Jul 2025

I have never enjoyed exercising until I started at Rafa’s now I can’t get enough!! I have not missed a single class because they make it so worth it.

★★★★★ — Tammie, May 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Rafa 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 Rafa Jiu-Jitsu

144 Johnson St, Windsor, CA95492

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