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Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Moreno Valley, California

Part of Checkmat

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule checkmatrandori.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 626-230-6802

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–8 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
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 Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“My son has been in this for little over a year , he has learned so much , the coaches are awesome and really help the kids to be the best they can be !”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Love this place, been coming here for the last 2 years including my daughter and little brother and have won gold medals in comps.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you are looking to compete in tournaments or learn self defense, this is a great place to train.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Great gym with good space to train, teacher with great experience both with children and adults for all levels, from beginner to high level.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“-Great instructor, knowledgeable and accomplished (actively competes!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Great gym with good space to train, teacher with great experience both with children and adults for all levels, from beginner to high level.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Both my son and I attend the classes and love it.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Love this place, been coming here for the last 2 years including my daughter and little brother and have won gold medals in comps.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Great gym with good space to train, teacher with great experience both with children and adults for all levels, from beginner to high level.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“My son has been training here for a few months, we would like to help him build confidence and I do see a difference.”

From the reviews

My son has been in this for little over a year , he has learned so much , the coaches are awesome and really help the kids to be the best they can be ! We are forever staying in jujitsu now . Highly recommend putting your child in this !

★★★★★ — Britni, Jan 2025

My daughter has been coming here nearly five days a week for almost a year, and we absolutely love it! She’s learned so much and has really improved her skills—she can roll with confidence now! This place teaches valuable lessons about perseverance and resilience.

★★★★★ — Marah, Jan 2025

I registered my kids here back in mid March 2024. It's their first time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I've seen so much improvement. They have a great professor Joao. He is patient with all his students & has a passion in what he does. So sign up for you FREE wk trial!!

★★★★★ — Prissy, Feb 2025

Professor Joao is very knowledgeable and patient. Both myself and my 8 year old daughter enjoy his classes. Whether you are looking to compete in tournaments or learn self defense, this is a great place to train.

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley

Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley

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 Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley

22420 Cactus Ave Ste 102, Moreno Valley, CA92553

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