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Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Grove
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lemon Grove, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule socabjjlemongrove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 323-1578
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“At first my son was a little shy, but the level of patience and dedication Professor Arlan and all coaches have with all the kids is phenomenal, the energy is great.”
“They have gained significant knowledge and my youngest has now become eager to compete.”
“Was wanting to get my daughter, Olivia, involved in a BJJ program to help her learn self defense and help with her shyness.”
What members say
“The professor and coaches are amazing!”
“The instructors were very patient with me, and I felt like I learned a lot already after the first day 👌.”
“Professor Arlan and the coaches are very welcoming, very patient with kids and very inspiring.”
“Soca Jiu Jitsu has done so much for my sons discipline, confidence and self-defense.”
“They have gained significant knowledge and my youngest has now become eager to compete.”
“It's hard to sum up the level of professionalism, skill, coaching, camaraderie, discipline, brother/sisterhood, and training that this place puts out on a daily basis.”
From the reviews
My daughter loves her Jiu- Jitsu class! The professor and coaches are amazing! We’d definitely recommend it!
Professor Arlan is a great instructor! He’s a cool guy and knows his stuff. He coached me for my first tournament gold. I’ll be sending my family and friends his way.
Awesome BJJ gym! Great teachers! Very family oriented! Whether you want to sign up yourself or you want to sign up kids this is the gym for you!
It's hard to sum up the level of professionalism, skill, coaching, camaraderie, discipline, brother/sisterhood, and training that this place puts out on a daily basis. These guys know their stuff! These guys know their students! What I've witnessed first hand over the past few months is nothing short of amazing!
New to BJJ? Start at Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Grove
Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Grove 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 Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Grove
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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