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Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sacramento, California
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 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ralphgraciesac.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-692-8814
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My name is Anthony Cardona, I went to this gym not to long ago manny trained me in the kids class and I had the best time.”
“I mostly go to the women's class Tues/Thurs 6-7 pm, and everyone is super nice and enthusiastic about teaching/training.”
“And there is a little something for everyone--adults, kids, women's classes, and gi/no gi.”
“The traditional gi curriculum is great and it’s cool to watch how well the people that compete do.”
“He also goes the extra mile by traveling to tournaments to coach his students, which says a lot about how invested he is in their success.”
“We originally sought this gym out for self defense, but have discovered bjj is not only a great workout, but provides both mental and physical challenges and an AMAZING community.”
“It feels like a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
What members say
“Fantastic training environment, great instruction, solid culture, excellent leadership.”
“It feels like a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
“It feels like a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
“He builds confidence, discipline, and strong fundamentals in a way that keeps them engaged and excited to learn.”
“Whether you’re looking for a kids program or training for yourself, this is a top-notch place to be.”
“He also goes the extra mile by traveling to tournaments to coach his students, which says a lot about how invested he is in their success.”
From the reviews
I’m from out of town, here for AGF, and decided to drop into a morning class here at Ralph Gracie. Fernando was an awesome instructor and made me feel very welcomed. Thank you for having me!
This is the best Jiu Jitsu Academy in Sacramento.Manny is a great teacher.The kids program is excellent and the students atmosphere,attitude is awesome.
All the instructors at this school are knowledgeable and hands on. Get ready to learn some great techniques. From basic to advance moves. Every student at this school are treated with the same respect. So if you're itching to try something new or sharpen your sword stop in and give them a try.
My daughter and I have been training here for almost 3 years. We originally sought this gym out for self defense, but have discovered bjj is not only a great workout, but provides both mental and physical challenges and an AMAZING community.
New to BJJ? Start at Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA
Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA 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.
Your first BJJ class at Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA
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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