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Rolling Oak Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Petaluma, California
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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rollingoakjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (707) 582-2870
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
Other martial arts here
“They go three days a week and enjoy every class (especially Judo Saturdays!”
What members say
“Very welcoming, great coaching, highly recommend getting o to them.”
“Very welcoming, great coaching, highly recommend getting o to them.”
“The instructor to student ratio really works well, and the coaches are always supportive and encouraging.”
“Great gym, a ton of mat space, felt clean, great instruction.”
From the reviews
We really love Rolling Oak Jiu-Jitsu. The classes feel very personal, and the coaches take the time to work with each student. In a year and a half, our boys have learned so much and have grown in confidence, respect, and skill. They go three days a week and enjoy every class (especially Judo Saturdays!).
Great place to train and welcoming environment. The coaches are top notch. They offer classes at very convenient hours which is perfect for parents or busy professionals. OSS 🤙
Great gym, a ton of mat space, felt clean, great instruction. I dropped in and felt welcome. I look forward to training here more in the future.
The floors are “floated”, and they have a Flow Water station💧 What else could you possibly need in a martial arts training facility?! A defibrillator perhaps. No worries, they have one mounted on the wall. This place is a10 outta 10
New to BJJ? Start at Rolling Oak Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Rolling Oak 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 Rolling Oak 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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