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Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Ana, California

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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 — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule roundersmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 599-0826

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–12 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

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🩳 No-Gi

“Boxing, Muay thai, MMA, cardio kickboxing, wrestling, No-gi, and gi jiu jitsu all in one.”

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🥋 Gi

“Boxing, Muay thai, MMA, cardio kickboxing, wrestling, No-gi, and gi jiu jitsu all in one.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you like to compete or just train for self-defense or fitness this is the place to be”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“This is an awesome place and I recommend it for anyone and everyone looking to improve their conditioning or self defense/martial arts skills”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“All the coaches here are dedicated in helping you grow, whether you’re a beginner or a fighter.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“I have trained In their Boxing, Muay Thai, Cardio kickboxing, Wrestling and Jujutsu classes in the almost 10 years I have been a member.”

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🏟️ MMA 17 mentions

“Rounders MMA is one of those rare places where the people and the setting go above and beyond what’s conventional.”

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🥊 Boxing 10 mentions

“I have trained In their Boxing, Muay Thai, Cardio kickboxing, Wrestling and Jujutsu classes in the almost 10 years I have been a member.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 7 mentions

“I have trained In their Boxing, Muay Thai, Cardio kickboxing, Wrestling and Jujutsu classes in the almost 10 years I have been a member.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“I have trained In their Boxing, Muay Thai, Cardio kickboxing, Wrestling and Jujutsu classes in the almost 10 years I have been a member.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 186 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions
🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Lastly from a community standpoint, everyone is really welcoming and supportive - you can count on someone at the gym to supporting an upcoming competition or simply be a friend.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Welcoming atmosphere and highly experienced instructors who will guide you to success whether you just want to get into shape or you want to become a professional fighter.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Ive learned proper fundamentals here to high level striking and grappling.”

great workout & conditioning 8 mentions

“This is an awesome place and I recommend it for anyone and everyone looking to improve their conditioning or self defense/martial arts skills”

active competition team 7 mentions

“Whether you like to compete or just train for self-defense or fitness this is the place to be”

From the reviews

I have been a member of Rounders Since 2016. I have trained In their Boxing, Muay Thai, Cardio kickboxing, Wrestling and Jujutsu classes in the almost 10 years I have been a member. I have even competed for the gym on from time to time.

★★★★★ — Blackzero25, Apr 2025

Best gym ever❣ lots of classes with coaches who care and can explain things in multiple ways. Clean well kept gym. Friendly staff, and GREAT training partners. Expert or newbie, Rounders has you covered👍

★★★★★ — Keolah, Apr 2025

Stopped by for Muay Thai class. The instructors were very knowledgeable and put us through a challenging workout. Everyone was very welcoming. Will definitely be signing up.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jun 2023

Easily the best boxing gym I’ve trained at. All the coaches here are dedicated in helping you grow, whether you’re a beginner or a fighter. The atmosphere in the gym is amazing, I was really nervous and quite shy when I first came to the gym thinking everyone would judge me or would make fun of me but everyone is…

★★★★★ — Ethan, May 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu

Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Rounders MMA & Boxing 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu

1214 17th St, Santa Ana, CA92701

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