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Subconscious BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Hollywood, 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.
Students at all skill levels & ages are welcome at this school for training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 subconsciousbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-802-5489
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want to learn the foundations of bjj from masterful teachers or want to find a new school with amazing training partners, Subconscious BJJ is the place.”
“My kids have been going for over a year and it is such a great experience for them.”
“There’s a wide variety of classes and open mat sessions, and both the gi and nogi instruction is world-class.”
“There’s a wide variety of classes and open mat sessions, and both the gi and nogi instruction is world-class.”
“There’s a wide variety of classes and open mat sessions, and both the gi and nogi instruction is world-class.”
“A great place for beginners to learn as well as a great place for experienced people to elevate their skill and continue training.”
What members say
“Every professor/ instructor is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and they are all great at answering questions and helping you with your technique.”
“He has also created a welcoming and positive training atmosphere where everyone supports each other on and off the mats and it really shows.”
“The community of students is extremely supportive and helpful, and it's the perfect mix of challenging each other, teaching one another, and support.”
“Every professor/ instructor is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and they are all great at answering questions and helping you with your technique.”
“Also, just on a side note, their main instructor Professor Brent is a black belt under Jean Jacques Machado.”
“Everyone was extremely friendly, welcoming, and the training environment is spacious and clean.”
From the reviews
My new academy, my new home...what an amazing place and I am so happy to be a part of this family. I met the owner/head instructor Brent a while before I first started training here and I had wished I came to this academy sooner.
Love this place! The professors and coaches are the best. My kids have been going for over a year and it is such a great experience for them. Professor Tim is the best kids coach I've been around! They are now in a new space and it's wonderful!
I started Jiu-Jitsu at Subconscious BJJ with 0 experience. I didn't even know how to tie a Gi belt :) The instructors and students were really nice and welcoming. Now it has been almost 4 month and I really like it here. Great place with great people. The place is very welcoming with great atmosphere.
Great instructors. Great training. If you’re new to Jiu Jitsu or a grizzled veteran of the game, you can’t go wrong here. I’ve trained all over the world and it doesn’t get any better than this. Check it out!
New to BJJ? Start at Subconscious BJJ
Subconscious BJJ 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 Subconscious BJJ
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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