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Sanders BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Clarita, 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 — 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 sandersbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 661-200-9275
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“So fun, I love the pace, drilling, flowing, and actual spar to push yourself to the next level… best BJJ in SCV for competitive purpose, also great for kids.”
“There’s also a good mix of gi and no-gi, and 6am classes with a solid crew.”
“There’s also a good mix of gi and no-gi, and 6am classes with a solid crew.”
“He cares about his students’ development and gives a lot of individualized attention and technical insight that helps you grow—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler.”
What members say
“Great bjj gym I’ve been going for a couple of years now cool group of people professor Ian is a great teacher”
“He cares about his students’ development and gives a lot of individualized attention and technical insight that helps you grow—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler.”
“Sanders BJJ is AMAZING; it’s family oriented, and the Sensei truly cares about your overall development.”
“If you’re looking for a solid full body workout and awesome cardio while having a good time, this place is for you!”
“Awesome coach, great people, and a super chill but focused vibe.”
From the reviews
Sanders BJJ is AMAZING; it’s family oriented, and the Sensei truly cares about your overall development. Sensei Ian is a profound BJJ instructor but don’t just take my word for it. Come to the class and experience it for yourself.
Sanders BJJ is the place to go and be.. The training has been nothing but great. 2-3 years I believe already, and the constant improvement I’ve seen has gradually improved my overall experience. Professor Sanders and staff are extremely well thorough and work with you at your pace.
If you’re looking for legit sport Jiu Jitsu training, this is the academy for you! If you’re looking for a solid full body workout and awesome cardio while having a good time, this place is for you! If you’re looking to join a dope community of people that care and respect others, this is the place for you!
Been training at Sanders BJJ for 5 years now and I still love it. Awesome coach, great people, and a super chill but focused vibe. Definitely the place to be if you want to get better at Jiu Jitsu and have fun doing it.
New to BJJ? Start at Sanders BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sanders BJJ - Brazilian 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 Sanders BJJ - Brazilian 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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