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SubCulture Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Livermore, California
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 subculturebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 315-9322
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“No long term expensive contracts, Kids classes, adult classes, no gi, morning and evening classes, this gym has it all.”
“No long term expensive contracts, Kids classes, adult classes, no gi, morning and evening classes, this gym has it all.”
“There isn't a pressure to compete, but we do have regular competitors in the gym -- it's been fun to see people test/challenge themselves.”
“There are also morning and evening classes, which is very convenient when I can’t make an evening class, and an open mat on Saturdays as well.”
“Everyone here is easy to get to know and respectful of students of all skill levels.”
What members say
“Coach AJ is not only a very knowledgeable instructor, but also a highly effective teacher.”
“The atmosphere was welcoming and supportive, and I got some great technical rolls in with their students.”
“If you're looking for a family-oriented jiu-jitsu membership that promotes self-confidence and is not expensive, Aspire to inspire is your place to go.”
“Classes are hard, focused, and help students of all levels learn new techniques while getting in shape.”
“Coach AJ and Coach Monica have coached both my children for a year and half, my kids love them.”
“There isn't a pressure to compete, but we do have regular competitors in the gym -- it's been fun to see people test/challenge themselves.”
From the reviews
Outstanding dojo! Not only do you get amazing Jiu Jitsu coaches but you also get an amazing facility that is clean, spacious and has bathrooms with showers. My husband and I were struggling to find a sport that our kids would be excited about.
If you're looking for a family-oriented jiu-jitsu membership that promotes self-confidence and is not expensive, Aspire to inspire is your place to go. What we and our daughter (11 yo) like the most, you don’t have to sign a 3 or 6 month contract.
What a phenomenal place to train at! This family run gym maintains an extremely welcoming, friendly, and fun atmosphere. The instruction is top notch as well. Coach AJ is not only a very knowledgeable instructor, but also a highly effective teacher.
We love this academy! My 7 year old son started going about 7 months ago and then my 10 year daughter started attending shortly afterwards. They both absolutely love it. The coaches are very knowledgeable and are very strict, but kind with the kids.
New to BJJ? Start at SubCulture Jiu Jitsu
SubCulture 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 SubCulture 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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