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Teixeira/Garcia Brazilian jiu-jitsu training academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Covina, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gfteamcovina.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 622-6740
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started here about 10 months ago and we absolutely love it.”
“If your an adult, teen or have a child this is the school for you and them.”
“The professor is an elite competitor with an insane amount of knowledge and technique, had a great session and a fun time”
“They offer classes from beginners to advanced in jiu jitsu,judo and mma.”
Other martial arts here
“This is a great place to train in all fighting styles of MMA.”
“He’s high level in judo, jiu jitsu, and wrestling and shares everything with his students.”
“He’s high level in judo, jiu jitsu, and wrestling and shares everything with his students.”
What members say
“This is a great place to learn and train with great coaches and good students”
“The professor is an elite competitor with an insane amount of knowledge and technique, had a great session and a fun time”
“The professor is an elite competitor with an insane amount of knowledge and technique, had a great session and a fun time”
“We are new to California and did quite the research on surrounding gyms, I am beyond glad I was lucky to find such this great gym.”
From the reviews
What a great experience we have had the last year and highly recommend this school. If your an adult, teen or have a child this is the school for you and them. The coaches are carrying and compassionate to every students development. The competition team and training shows at every tournament.
Hands down the best bjj in town. There are some "champions" in Covina and West Covina. Some claim to be Champions in life, but only 1 gym has stood the test of time in Covina. And that gym is TEXEIRA. OUSS!!!
My son started here about 10 months ago and we absolutely love it. He had his first tournament this past weekend and it was so nice that coaches and other parents were there to support. They really make you feel welcomed and part of the family. I would highly recommend this jiujitsu team to anyone.
Great gym. Lots of classes and plenty of mat space! I have been training here for over 2 years
New to BJJ? Start at Teixeira/Garcia Brazilian jiu-jitsu training academy
Teixeira/Garcia Brazilian jiu-jitsu training academy 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 Teixeira/Garcia Brazilian jiu-jitsu training academy
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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