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Sceptre Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Mateo, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 sceptrejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (650) 753-7486
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 3–5 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 11 AM–3 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 3–5 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Friday | 9–10 AM, 11 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sceptre has been an amazing addition to the community and is a great place to safely learn modern grappling techniques for both children and adults.”
“They also offer personal training, and if you’re a seasoned Jiu Jitsu student, the adult classes and memberships are great too!”
“After class, there was an open mat where I got in some great rounds with friendly and skilled training partners.”
“He breaks down complex movements in a way that makes them easy to understand, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with years of experience.”
What members say
“I can personally vouch for coach higgie being a great instructor and training buddy.”
“He breaks down complex movements in a way that makes them easy to understand, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with years of experience.”
“He takes the time to give individual feedback, makes sure everyone feels welcome, and creates a training environment that’s both challenging and supportive.”
“Sceptre has been an amazing addition to the community and is a great place to safely learn modern grappling techniques for both children and adults.”
“We came in without many expectations and were pleasantly surprised to see so many familiar families from our school, along with how clean and organized the space was.”
“Family friendly, competitive and supportive including women new to the sport such as myself.”
From the reviews
I can personally vouch for coach higgie being a great instructor and training buddy. He is kind, respectful, and as skilled as he is humble! He brings a wonderful attitude on and off the mats and I know he will be a great coach for adults and kids classes.
From the very first class, my 7-year-old daughter was hooked and it’s easy to see why! John is a true master of Jiu Jitsu. His classes are fun, educational, and full of energy, and he genuinely cares about every student.
I can’t say enough good things about Sceptre Jiu Jitsu and Professor John Miller. His teaching style is the perfect balance of technical detail and patience. He breaks down complex movements in a way that makes them easy to understand, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with years of experience.
Coach John Miller is a passionate and kind jiu jitsu coach. Sceptre has been an amazing addition to the community and is a great place to safely learn modern grappling techniques for both children and adults. Classes usually start with jiu jitsu games that focus on developing a certain skill of the week.
New to BJJ? Start at Sceptre Jiu Jitsu
Sceptre 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.
Your first BJJ class at Sceptre 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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