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Rolling Tide Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dana Point, 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 (ages 5–14) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rollingtidejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 232-0643
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this gym has something to offer for all kids, teens, and adults.”
“I travel so much it’s always hard to find a gym or open mat on Sundays.”
“I had the best time dropping by for a class, the coaches provide such a fun and safe environment to train in whether you are a beginner or experienced Jiu Jitsu practitioner.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this gym has something to offer for all kids, teens, and adults.”
What members say
“Dana point people are so lucky to have new Bjj school in the area with the best coaches!”
“I had the best time dropping by for a class, the coaches provide such a fun and safe environment to train in whether you are a beginner or experienced Jiu Jitsu practitioner.”
“The instructors were cool and super knowledgable, everyone in the class was friendly and looked after each other and the place had a unique surfy vibe.”
“The gym is super clean and looks beautiful <3 I only wish I lived closer so I can stop by more frequently.”
From the reviews
If I could i would give 10 stars to this gym! Dana point people are so lucky to have new Bjj school in the area with the best coaches! I had a chance to have a class there and it was nothing but good techniques and great vibes!
Amazing place! Love how it’s close to the beach! Great environment and instructors!! Mats are so soft! Nice changing room. The great thing is that they have a water machine, so you never have to worry if you forget your water!! Come check out this place, you won’t regret it!!
Outstanding New Jiu Jitsu Gym! I recently visited Rolling Tide Jiu Jitsu and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and full of positive energy.
I dropped in for a couple of classes (here for work) and it was an amazing experience! The instructors were cool and super knowledgable, everyone in the class was friendly and looked after each other and the place had a unique surfy vibe. Can’t thank them enough for being so welcoming and hospitable.
New to BJJ? Start at Rolling Tide Jiu-Jitsu
Rolling Tide 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 Rolling Tide 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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