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Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sacramento, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamciapaulista.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-877-5487
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Andrea is a wonderful instructor my daughter has been going there for couple months now.”
“Met Andre at many BJJ tournaments throughout the years, and his energy always made him stand out from the crowd, as a competitor, as a coach and as a referee.”
“He genuinely cares about his students, providing individualized attention and expert guidance for all levels, from beginners to professional athletes.”
Other martial arts here
“Is this a good place for a woman to learn jiu jitsu or boxing?”
What members say
“He genuinely cares about his students, providing individualized attention and expert guidance for all levels, from beginners to professional athletes.”
“The collective proficiency and the friendly atmosphere make this a great place to learn and train.”
“Finally got to train with him this year, and man was I blown away by his technique and his high level teaching!”
“Met Andre at many BJJ tournaments throughout the years, and his energy always made him stand out from the crowd, as a competitor, as a coach and as a referee.”
From the reviews
Amazing jiu jitsu school, would highly recommend to anyone starting out or experienced. They treat you like family, always willing to help you learn and teach you technique. It's nice to have encouragement and have someone always want you to get better. Will keep training at this gym and stick with jiu jitsu.
I visited this gym when I was in town. The instructors were welcoming, the classes were challenging, and I learned a lot when I was here.
Cia Paulista Sacramento, led by Professor André Glodzinski, is an outstanding jiu jitsu academy that truly embodies the essence of knowledge, community, and excellence.
Met Andre at many BJJ tournaments throughout the years, and his energy always made him stand out from the crowd, as a competitor, as a coach and as a referee. Finally got to train with him this year, and man was I blown away by his technique and his high level teaching!
New to BJJ? Start at Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento 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 Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
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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