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Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Diego, 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 (ages 4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule scrippsranchbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 363-1807
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 AM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Started bringing my kids here last summer… Professor Mark really cares about his students and their personal martial arts journey.”
“She's been coming for two months now, it's building her confidence and will be an awesome skill to have for self defence.”
“If youre looking for high level instruction or you're just a beginner, Scripps Ranch Jiu Jitsu is an excellent choice!”
Other martial arts here
“The integrated youth Jiu Jitsu and wrestling program is one of a kind in San Diego… The kids train wrestling and Jiu Jitsu on alternating days.”
What members say
“Professor Mark is a great instructor, provides meticulous detail on techniques and works with you to master the moves.”
“If youre looking for high level instruction or you're just a beginner, Scripps Ranch Jiu Jitsu is an excellent choice!”
“The drills that Mark presented today were new to me and I felt were very beginner friendly for my skill level.”
“Professor Mark is a great instructor, provides meticulous detail on techniques and works with you to master the moves.”
“They don’t shy away from hard coaching, and you can see the results—our kids are getting stronger, more confident, and mentally tougher every week.”
“The facility itself was very clean and well-organized, which made a great first impression.”
From the reviews
Had my first session at Scripps Ranch Jiu Jitsu Academy today and was very pleased with the facility and training I received today! The drills that Mark presented today were new to me and I felt were very beginner friendly for my skill level.
My 5 year old loves his jiu jitsu class! The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging with kids. They do a great job at breaking things down in a fun, age—appropriate way while teaching discipline and respect. Our son is getting better with coordination and gaining more confidence.
Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu is a great place to learn Jiu-Jitsu & wrestling for kids and adults alike. Professor Mark is a great instructor, provides meticulous detail on techniques and works with you to master the moves. He keeps it jovial and adjusts the techniques as per the student's skill level.
We just started bringing our 5 year old son to Scripps Ranch Jujutsu and after only three classes we are already so impressed. Mark is an incredible instructor. He is patient, encouraging, and genuinely cares about every kid on the mat. Our son comes out of every class smiling and already asks when he gets to go back.
New to BJJ? Start at Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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