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Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bonita, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • 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
  • 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 studio33bjjsd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (619) 773-6000

Hours

Monday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM
Saturday 8–11 AM
Sunday 8:30–9:30 AM

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 Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“My son has been with Studio 33 for 7 months and the change I’ve seen in him in his self esteem and confidence is incredible.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“I wanted to update our review to give more input on any kiddos who may want to start competing in tournaments.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I was in town visiting family and showed up for their Sunday open mat.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“They offer a variety of classes for all levels.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Dustin & Professor Matt have been more than amazing with them.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“But when I entered, the Professor Dustin(yes, THE Professor Dustin) and the other instructors/workers at the place were very welcoming!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“But when I entered, the Professor Dustin(yes, THE Professor Dustin) and the other instructors/workers at the place were very welcoming!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“His Jiu-Jitsu is clean and mean and I still use techniques he taught me.”

active competition team 13 mentions

“The rest of the team was away at a competition so I got to roll with their black belt, Prof.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“My son has been with Studio 33 for 7 months and the change I’ve seen in him in his self esteem and confidence is incredible.”

From the reviews

My kids have been coming here since October 2023. My daughter was 4 and my son was 6 when they started. Professor Dustin & Professor Matt have been more than amazing with them.

★★★★★ — Regina, Feb 2025

Overall an amazing Brazilian jiujitsu academy for all ages. Professor Dustin and Professor Matt have created such a welcoming and family oriented environment. The 5:30 am class has been invaluable for me to continue my own BJJ training journey.

★★★★★ — Arturo, Dec 2025

I’ve been going to Studio 33 bjj for a little over a month now. Professor Dustin and the other coaches are very welcoming and genuinely care about teaching the art of jiu jitsu! They offer a variety of classes for all levels. If you’re looking for a great jiu jitsu gym this is the place to go!

★★★★★ — J., Jun 2022

Amazing place to train, learn, and grow!!! All the professors are dedicated and respectful. They truly show how much they care about Jiu Jitsu and their students. From a clean space and great community Studio 33 is the place to go to begin or continue your Jiu Jitsu journey!

★★★★★ — Natalia, Jun 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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 Studio 33 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5080 Bonita Rd Ste c, Bonita, CA91902

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