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Rogue Wave Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chico, 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
- 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 6–13) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule roguewavechico.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-433-4676
The classes they run
“Honestly a great learning experience and they are very knowledgeable in every aspect great kids classes and adult classes highly recommend”
“I went here with no experience and all of the instructors were very nice and encouraging.”
What members say
“Top notch generous, and welcoming I was so nervous coming back but they made me feel welcome.”
“They are all about you learning the correct techniques while also doing it safely.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to train! I went here with no experience and all of the instructors were very nice and encouraging. Not only that, but you can tell that they are very experienced as well. They are all about you learning the correct techniques while also doing it safely.
Amazing gym very affordable with amazing coaches, they make the gym very welcoming and the classes are perfect whether it’s your first day or you’ve been training for years they’re always Teaching something new And the kids class are Also coached very well, made it super simple for the kids.
Awesome gym! By far the best bang for your buck in town multiple high level instructors who are willing to go out of there way to show you the details I trained for over 8+ years and this is the first gym where I felt like the instructors cared more about what they can do for you instead of what you can do for them
Love, love, love this place! Just moved to Chico and joined 5 months in. All the instructors from the first one I met Gianni, to Pj, Joe, Travis, and finally Steve. Top notch generous, and welcoming I was so nervous coming back but they made me feel welcome. Come check em out! It’ll change your life!
New to BJJ? Start at Rogue Wave Jiu Jitsu
Rogue Wave Jiu Jitsu 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 Rogue Wave Jiu Jitsu
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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