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Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pasadena, 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
- 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
- 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 rogermachado.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 792-5050
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–12:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It was inspiring to watch his private lessons with the legendary Dan Inosanto, who was 80 years of age at the time.”
“An excellent place to train for both beginners and more advanced students.”
What members say
“I have been training brazillian jui jitsu for 10 years and I must say that Master Roger Machado is not only a excellent instructor but also an amazing person.”
“I am new to Brazilian jiu jitsu and Master Machado has made the experience challenging but very fun and non-intimidating!”
“Professor Roger Machado goes out of his way to make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be enjoyable as beneficial in the academy's friendly environment.”
“With such deep knowledge and patience, Master Machado takes his time teaching students the techniques and focuses on making sure everyone is safe.”
From the reviews
As a senor citizen, this is the ideal martial art to learn. Professor Roger Machado goes out of his way to make Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be enjoyable as beneficial in the academy's friendly environment. Respect and Safety are just as important in the art as being competitive.
I have been a Student of Master Machado for now 3 months and I couldn’t be happier. Master Machado always takes his time to teach the techniques and making sure everyone gets it. Every other students I’ve met have been very helpful and friendly.
The Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Academy provides the best training and conditioning I have ever experienced in my life and I am willing to wager that this establishment is the best in the state. Master Machado is highly skilled and very friendly.
Professor Roger Machado is very welcoming and an excellent teacher. He explains things well and takes the time to work with every student on an individual basis, no matter what the level of experience is.
New to BJJ? Start at Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena
Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena 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 Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena
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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