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Steez Jiujitsu Club

5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tustin, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • Membership memberships run around $30/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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 steezjiujitsuclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 280-7114

Hours

Monday 9–11 AM, 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 9–11 AM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 3:30–8 PM
Friday 9–11 AM, 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Steez Jiujitsu Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 10 mentions

“Coach Jimmie runs classes that build from fundamentals to the latest techniques in a systematic, step-by-step way—easy to understand and applicable.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 33 mentions

“Coach Jimmie is amazing and creates a really positive environment for adults and kids to thrive in their BJJ journey.”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“Combine this with kids no gi classes and now you not only have one of the best bjj programs in Orange County but you also have a fantastic self defense program.”

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🥋 Gi 2 mentions

“Combine this with kids no gi classes and now you not only have one of the best bjj programs in Orange County but you also have a fantastic self defense program.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“My son has had the opportunity to train in the Fundamentals, Advanced and Competition classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“It’s been amazing to see my kids’ progress not only from a training and self-defense standpoint but also in their self-confidence on and off the mats since they’ve started.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“The curriculum across all levels is thoughtfully planned which allows all members to follow the progression, techniques and movements being taught from week to week.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Steez Jiujitsu Club — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“One of the aspects we really love about the instruction is that Coach Jimmie, a bjj black belt also has a wrestling coach and an Olympic judo coach as part of the bjj program.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“One of the aspects we really love about the instruction is that Coach Jimmie, a bjj black belt also has a wrestling coach and an Olympic judo coach as part of the bjj program.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Coach Jimmie is great with the kids, he’s a great role model and leader and he makes it a fun and uplifting environment while also providing top notch instruction.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“We felt welcomed from the start and were immediately blown away by the culture and environment Coach Jimmie created for both the kids and adult programs.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“Jimmy and his coaching staff are some of the most down to earth patient and knowledgeable practitioners of this art that I've met.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 18 mentions

“For someone who is nearly fifty years old, Coach has established fundamental programs for me that cover the basics in just five weeks in a fun and engaging environment.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Coach Jimmie is excellent with kids and has a number of junior coaches that all work very well with the kids program.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“It’s been amazing to see my kids’ progress not only from a training and self-defense standpoint but also in their self-confidence on and off the mats since they’ve started.”

From the reviews

LOVE this place!! We transitioned from UFC Gym about 6 months ago and we were welcomed with open arms as if we were family from Day 1. Both a fantastic Adults and Kids program, our experience is mostly with the kid program. Such a great group of kids, parents and very, very high level instruction.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2024

My son (age 8) and I joined Steez Jiu Jitsu Club in November 2022. We felt welcomed from the start and were immediately blown away by the culture and environment Coach Jimmie created for both the kids and adult programs. My son has had the opportunity to train in the Fundamentals, Advanced and Competition classes.

★★★★★ — Brian, Oct 2024

In dentistry we talk a lot about having a dental home. Steez is the equivalent Jiu Jitsu home. Coach Jimmie makes a tremendous job at creating a home environment that is welcoming to family and the community. The Jiu Jitsu taught here is intricate, detailed oriented and well thought out like a college curriculum.

★★★★★ — Tom, Oct 2024

Can’t say enough good things about Steez. My 7 year old son has been in the kids program for 7 months. Coach Jimmie is great with the kids, he’s a great role model and leader and he makes it a fun and uplifting environment while also providing top notch instruction.

★★★★★ — Dale, Sep 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Steez Jiujitsu Club

Steez Jiujitsu Club 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Steez Jiujitsu Club

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Steez Jiujitsu Club

121 N Prospect Ave, Tustin, CA92780

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