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SCHOOL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arcadia, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule schoolbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 461-5237
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a plus, they have children's classes and my son really enjoys going and is developing confidence and strength he didn't know he had.”
“Great place with even greater people, you’re guaranteed to learn some neat tricks whether you’re beginner or have been rolling for a while.”
Other martial arts here
“They not only have a great bjjj program, their striking and mma is also elite class.”
“I enrolled my Boys into the kick boxing with Coach Oscar and the Jiu Jitsu with Coaches Royce and Nancy during the summer and couldn't be happier.”
“I enrolled my Boys into the kick boxing with Coach Oscar and the Jiu Jitsu with Coaches Royce and Nancy during the summer and couldn't be happier.”
What members say
“This school is so warm and welcoming, and at the same time provides great coaching in a fun structured environment for kids.”
“Great place with even greater people, you’re guaranteed to learn some neat tricks whether you’re beginner or have been rolling for a while.”
“Prior to joining School BJJ, I spoke with several other academies in my area and my family and I couldn't be happier with the decision of joining this one.”
“Technique, skill, and fluidity are the 3 marks that represent the students and instructors here.”
“He is a certified strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer to many high level and professional athletes.”
“As a plus, they have children's classes and my son really enjoys going and is developing confidence and strength he didn't know he had.”
From the reviews
This academy is one of the best places to learn the martial art of Jiu-Jitsu. I have been training Jiu-Jitsu for 8 years now and the past 3 years have been here. It is a family friendly environment that caters to all skill levels of kids and adults. The academy is big and clean.
Awesome and friendly atmosphere! Visited all the local schools and School has friendly , and expert coaches. Classes are going on all day , great, fun , and welcoming place to learn.
I was visiting family and wanted to drop-in for a class somewhere nearby... this was the only local jiu jitsu school to answer my phone call and I'm glad they picked up! Class was awesome, top-notch instruction, and the mats were amazing quality.
I was looking for a new gym in the area when I stumbled upon here. I quickly arranged for a trial class and never looked back since. I already had some experience in bjj but I feel like coach Herbert, Ben, and Jason have all really upped my game. The instruction is clear, concise, and practical.
New to BJJ? Start at SCHOOL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
SCHOOL 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 SCHOOL 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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