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Smash Gyms Sunnyvale
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sunnyvale, 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
- 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 smashsunnyvale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-744-6334
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A foundation of good conditioning is developed while building steadily on combinations.”
“The instructors are all very patient and thoughtful, particularly with the less experienced kids and make sure everyone gets the most out of the lesson.”
“Smash Gyms had excellent coaching, a great facility, and tough competitors.”
“Every class is like personal training session.”
“At Smash, you can attend the open mat time slots or do some bag work even outside of class.”
“The instructors are all very knowledgeable and the classes are definitely beginner friendly; I had never done MMA, BJJ, or Krav before and I didn't feel intimidated going.”
Other martial arts here
“You learn to see things from different angles -- including Judo, Wrestling, Krav Maga, and Thai Kickboxing -- so you can react to the unexpected.”
“The instructors are all very knowledgeable and the classes are definitely beginner friendly; I had never done MMA, BJJ, or Krav before and I didn't feel intimidated going.”
“The best thing is that I can work out while my kid has jujitsu, kickboxing, or parkour lessons.”
“You learn to see things from different angles -- including Judo, Wrestling, Krav Maga, and Thai Kickboxing -- so you can react to the unexpected.”
“You learn to see things from different angles -- including Judo, Wrestling, Krav Maga, and Thai Kickboxing -- so you can react to the unexpected.”
What members say
“Smash Gyms had excellent coaching, a great facility, and tough competitors.”
“The community here is standout—classmates are incredibly helpful and supportive, making every session welcoming.”
“The community here is standout—classmates are incredibly helpful and supportive, making every session welcoming.”
“The best way to progress is to do your "homework", meaning train and tweak your technique after class.”
“A foundation of good conditioning is developed while building steadily on combinations.”
“I was pleasantly surprised to find a great gym where the owner is extremely accessible and open to suggestions.”
From the reviews
I recently moved here from Boston and was looking for a workout routine and to try something new and got a one week trial pass to Smash Gyms and decided to give it a shot. Definitely the BEST decision I've made since moving here. The people who work at Smash are really friendly and welcoming.
I've been going to this gym for about two years. I have enjoyed every bit of it! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or experienced person, this place caters to every level. And if you're a beginner, don't be afraid to try it out.
Out son (age 9) has been coming for 3 months to learn Jiu-Jitsu and I cannot say enough about how happy we are with Smash Gyms. The instructors are all very patient and thoughtful, particularly with the less experienced kids and make sure everyone gets the most out of the lesson.
I've trained in various systems, so I feel like I have a good idea as to what I'm looking for in teachers and schools. When I moved to Sunnyvale, I was simply looking for a gym where I could train and maintain. At Smash, I was very pleasantly surprised.
New to BJJ? Start at Smash Gyms Sunnyvale
Smash Gyms Sunnyvale 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 Smash Gyms Sunnyvale
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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