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Studio86 Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- 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 studio86bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Yukito and Flora welcomed Aaron to the studio; they even invited us to the annual summer picnic where the kids trained right by the Golden Gate Bridge.”
“If you’re interested in joining to compete the studio also has competitors and is a great place to push yourself.”
“I was looking to do some training while traveling in San Fransico, I found this awesome gym and I joined them for a open mats!”
“He teaches Brazilian Jiujitsu as a sport, as a self defense practice, and as an art in its purest form.”
“I came to Studio 86 as a complete beginner at the beginning of last year and was welcomed in the community with open arms.”
What members say
“Yukito, the instructor, has competed at a very high level, is extremely technical, and I learned so much from him even in just five sessions.”
“It has a real neighbourhood vibe, is super welcoming with friendly training partners, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back.”
“It has a real neighbourhood vibe, is super welcoming with friendly training partners, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back.”
“Even on my first day, Coach Yukito and the other students were willing to walk me through techniques and exercises, offering helpful pointers along the way.”
“The lessons are super helpful, everything is clean, and it is a great way to get a workout.”
“Yukito, the instructor, has competed at a very high level, is extremely technical, and I learned so much from him even in just five sessions.”
From the reviews
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! So glad I found this place and was able to train here whilst I was visiting SF. Studio 86 BJJ is one of those rare gyms that instantly feels like home.
Have been both a regular member and now a frequent drop-in when visiting San Francisco for work. This is a wonderful place, spotlessly clean, and home to a beautiful community. People who are powerful in their expression of kindness, and kind in their expression of force.
I was looking to do some training while traveling in San Fransico, I found this awesome gym and I joined them for a open mats! Their team was awesome! Friendly and hospitable. Everyone was very friendly and skillful! I had a blast while there.
We LOVE Studio86! Coach Yukito, coach Flora and the entire team are incredibly patient and skilled instructors who make BJJ fun for kids. My 3 kids ages 6,10, and 14 has gained so much confidence and discipline since joining.
New to BJJ? Start at Studio86 Jiu Jitsu
Studio86 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.
Your first BJJ class at Studio86 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. 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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