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Resilience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Visalia, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule resiliencebjjvisalia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-623-2228
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6 am, 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–9:30 am, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–10 am |
| Sunday | 9–10 am |
The classes they run
“Wanted my son and daughter to learn some self defense so they don't get bullied in school and they just fell in love with BJJ.”
“Wanted my son and daughter to learn some self defense so they don't get bullied in school and they just fell in love with BJJ.”
“I recommend this academy to all walks of life, from beginners to advanced, as you will be greatly satisfied each and every time you attend a training session.”
What members say
“I recommend this academy to all walks of life, from beginners to advanced, as you will be greatly satisfied each and every time you attend a training session.”
“This place is a family-friendly environment while also pushing you to train hard, and I've made friends with some of my training partners here.”
“Professor Josh is excellent with teaching fundamentals, different forms of technique, and breaking things down if you ever need help.”
“There's also a great strength and conditioning classes taught by Nikki as well.”
“Most kids are good people and fun to train with, and it’s a great price.”
“Attending has given them a boost of confidence and they enjoy learning the new techniques and practicing on each other.”
From the reviews
I moved from Michigan only having been to one Jiu Jitsu academy in my life, so I was pretty nervous about which academy I'd join once I moved to Visalia. Josh and his coaches at Resilience were a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for someone who just moved from across the country.
Definitely a good place. I’ve been here for about 2 weeks now and highly recommend it to anyone thinking about joining or who wants to do grappling martial arts. The instructors are helpful and not too strict, but get the point across if you do something wrong.
Great place for your kids to learn jui jitsu. Instructor josh is a top notch teacher. Very patient with the kids. They ease the kids into the full class and promote sportsmanship. Would highly recommend this to all ages who want to learn this sport.
Awesome school top notch instructor. Was in town for several days and had a great time training here. I highly recommend Resilience BJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at Resilience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Resilience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Resilience Brazilian 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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