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Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 268 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glendora, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sampabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 335-4971
Hours
| Monday | 5:15 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:15 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“The coaches are amazing — not only are they incredibly knowledgeable, but they’re also patient, encouraging, and truly care about the kids’ development both on and off the mats.”
“I started the kickboxing class with no experience, but I LOVE coming to every class and learning to master my body and feel strong!”
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“I started the kickboxing class with no experience, but I LOVE coming to every class and learning to master my body and feel strong!”
What members say
“Coach Ryan has been amazing with both my daughter and my son.”
“I started the kickboxing class with no experience, but I LOVE coming to every class and learning to master my body and feel strong!”
“Professor Renato is absolutely wonderful and he meets you where you’re at to help you get the most out of each class, and all the other students are so welcoming and encouraging!”
“My son has learned so much, not just techniques but also confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your child will learn real skills, build confidence, and genuinely enjoy every class, I highly recommend Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness.”
“If you’re looking for a place where your child will learn real skills, build confidence, and genuinely enjoy every class, I highly recommend Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness.”
From the reviews
I enrolled my kids here for the summer program and they have been loving it so far. The coaches are patient, engaging, and consistent in creating a healthy environment for these kids.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness! My five-year-old son has been training here for a couple of months now, and he absolutely loves it.
My kids have been training at this establishment for more than two years now, and I absolutely love it. The way they educate the students is elite. Coach Ryan has been amazing with both my daughter and my son.
I started the kickboxing class with no experience, but I LOVE coming to every class and learning to master my body and feel strong! Professor Renato is absolutely wonderful and he meets you where you’re at to help you get the most out of each class, and all the other students are so welcoming and encouraging!
New to BJJ? Start at Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts 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.
Your first BJJ class at Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
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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