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Scorpius Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Escondido, 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
- 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
- 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 scorpiusmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (760) 290-5759
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been with Instructor Judi which is a 3rd degree black belt for many years now!”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to learn karate.”
What members say
“The best martial arts place in North County, Instructor Judy is the best and makes a difference for all her students, We love this place.”
From the reviews
Highly recommend Scorpious Martial arts!! My kids have been with Instructor Judi which is a 3rd degree black belt for many years now! My 14 year old son earned his national black belt last year and my 7 year old daughter is on her way as well she is currently a Red belt.
A great place for young men and women to learn the skill of martial arts. The instructor is very professional and adapts to all different age groups and skill sets. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to learn karate.
Highly recommend!!The best martial arts place in North County, Instructor Judy is the best and makes a difference for all her students, We love this place.
My 2 boys love going. Great atmosphere and the instructor is great. My boys are learning a lot.
New to BJJ? Start at Scorpius Martial Arts
Scorpius Martial Arts 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 Scorpius 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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