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Studio 540 Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Solana Beach, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule studio540.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-792-7776
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great and there are a variety of classes for our younger children.”
“The vibe is super chill and they have kids/teens classes.”
“I visited Studio 540 from out of town for a private lesson and got some truly spectacular instruction.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a wide variety of different techniques (BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, etc), and have a great amount of class time offerings that can fit any schedule.”
“They offer a wide variety of different techniques (BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, etc), and have a great amount of class time offerings that can fit any schedule.”
What members say
“Along with being a great gym with great instructors, it's one of the nicest facilities I've ever visited.”
“All the people there are so friendly and welcoming and make absolutely amazing training partners.”
“All the people there are so friendly and welcoming and make absolutely amazing training partners.”
“They offer a wide variety of different techniques (BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, etc), and have a great amount of class time offerings that can fit any schedule.”
“Since starting, I’ve lost weight, gotten stronger, more flexible and mobile, more coordinated, and my stamina has never been better.”
“This place is pure magic: incredibly competent, warm people; impeccable facility; awesome students and a great general vibe.”
From the reviews
This is a hidden gem in Solana Beach. I’ve been coming here for about 3 years and this academy has consistently been an amazing facility to train at. The level of instruction is world-class and the community is impeccable; I’ve formed friendships with some of the kindest, conscientious people a person could meet.
Very welcoming atmosphere, especially to travelers. I did a drop in noon class. I had the pleasure of seeing Rob( the owner) teach his take on mount attacks. I enjoyed his teaching style and overall vibe of the gym. He is very friendly and approachable.
Highly recommend this place. The level of instruction is world class and the culture/environment is very chill. They got something for everyone here. If you want to turn it up a bit and go hard there will be someone happy to accommodate and if you feel like just flowing around and going light you can do that too.
The best jiu jitsu studio I have trained at. the gym cleanliness is immaculat, they have amazing showers which helps me fit the classes into my busy work schedule. There is always multiple black belts at each class. The jiu jitsu is top class.
New to BJJ? Start at Studio 540 Jiu Jitsu
Studio 540 Jiu Jitsu 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 Studio 540 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.
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