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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy San Ramon
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Ramon, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 ralphgraciesr.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 989-5686
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been training here since the summer, and we've witnessed remarkable growth both on and off the mat.”
“With the new year they’ve also added more classes with the traditional gi but also no gi classes and future plans of adding Muay Thai as well.”
“With the new year they’ve also added more classes with the traditional gi but also no gi classes and future plans of adding Muay Thai as well.”
“There’s no pressure to compete, but there’s also high participation in competitions making the support network vast if you’re looking to compete.”
“While the gym is welcoming to beginners, there's also a challenging aspect for more seasoned practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“With the new year they’ve also added more classes with the traditional gi but also no gi classes and future plans of adding Muay Thai as well.”
What members say
“While the gym is welcoming to beginners, there's also a challenging aspect for more seasoned practitioners.”
“All the professors (Jake, Paulo, Rodrigo, Jorge to name a few) are super friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.”
“They emphasize the importance of effort and technique, and when these two elements are combined, they lead to improved performance and trust.”
“There’s no pressure to compete, but there’s also high participation in competitions making the support network vast if you’re looking to compete.”
“I've been training at Ralph Gracie San Ramon for the past few months, and it's been a transformative experience.”
“The facility is clean, and the mats are well-maintained.”
From the reviews
We trialled several bjj schools in our area and found the right fit for us in terms of coaches and facilities, highly recommend Ralph Gracie San Ramon Jiu Jitsu (you may also practice at their studio in Pleasanton). My husband and girls are all enrolled. Best bjj studio in Tri-Valley/East Bay, hands-down!
I’ve never had any experience with bjj let alone any martial arts but the professors and community here at Ralph Gracie San Ramon have made it an experience I can’t stop raving about. From the first class and first “roll” I’ve been addicted.
I've been training at Ralph Gracie San Ramon for the past few months, and it's been a transformative experience. The instructors (particularly Paulo, Jake and Rodrigo) are not only skilled, but also incredibly approachable, always willing to help with techniques, answer questions, and they bring a wealth of knowledge…
My kids have been training here since the summer, and we've witnessed remarkable growth both on and off the mat. RGSR shines in showing kids that they can overcome tough challenges through persistence and practice.
New to BJJ? Start at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy San Ramon
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy San Ramon 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 Jiu Jitsu Academy San Ramon
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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