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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rowland Heights, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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
- Website & schedule sektorbjjrowlandheights.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (909) 896-8594
The classes they run
“I recently enrolled my child in Coach Shaween's kids class at Sektor Jiu-Jitsu in Rowland Heights, and I couldn't be happier with the experience so far.”
“After months of my husband’s relentless efforts to convince me to try jiu jitsu, I finally gave in and checked out their Thursday Women’s Only class!”
“My child looks forward to each class and has gained confidence, discipline, and valuable self-defense skills through their training at Sektor Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I was immediately drawn in to their welcoming energy and it was truly a non-judgment zone, which is helpful for a beginner like me.”
Other martial arts here
“I went to a No Gi jiu jitsu class and also a Wrestling class.”
What members say
“I was immediately drawn in to their welcoming energy and it was truly a non-judgment zone, which is helpful for a beginner like me.”
“Overall, Sektor Jiu-Jitsu in Rowland Heights is a top-notch martial arts academy with a strong emphasis on providing quality instruction in a supportive and nurturing environment.”
“For the kids classes they are not overcrowded at all, spend more time drilling techniques, use the right amount of discipline, and actually show that they care about the kids.”
“I put my 7 year old son into the kids program at Sektor and have been thoroughly impressed by the confidence and skills he’s gained.”
“The coaches are professional, with extensive experience in both competitions and teaching.”
“We love how clean and big the gym is and how we can stay to keep an eye to the kids so closely, we couldn't find something like this in other gyms.”
From the reviews
We had an opportunity to cross train at Sektor Rowland Heights today, both kid’s & adults class. We had a great time. Coaches are very helpful and pay very close attention to the kid’s safety during sparring. As for adult class, everyone works together and help each other get better.
After months of my husband’s relentless efforts to convince me to try jiu jitsu, I finally gave in and checked out their Thursday Women’s Only class! I was immediately drawn in to their welcoming energy and it was truly a non-judgment zone, which is helpful for a beginner like me.
One of the cleanest Jiu Jitsu gyms around! Also everyone is super friendly & makes training worthwhile. Definitely check out this gym if you want to train of thinking of training BJJ!
The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Peter and Jesse are really patient with the kids. Julie at the front desk is also very nice with kids. We love how clean and big the gym is and how we can stay to keep an eye to the kids so closely, we couldn't find something like this in other gyms.
New to BJJ? Start at Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights 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 Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
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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