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The Stronghold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eastlake
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chula Vista, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thestrongholdeastlakebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 578-3584
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
The classes they run
“My son won a Gold medal in a Jiu-jitsu Wotld League tournament held in San Diego and another Gold medal in Pan America's Jiu-jitsu World League tournament held in Long Beach.”
“My son won a Gold medal in a Jiu-jitsu Wotld League tournament held in San Diego and another Gold medal in Pan America's Jiu-jitsu World League tournament held in Long Beach.”
“Stronghold Eastlake offers top-tier Jiu Jitsu while creating a safe and comfortable environment for all levels.”
What members say
“Lots of kids and parents training together, lots of long time members, & great coaches that make training fun and enjoyable.”
“But everyone is really welcoming, the team is diverse with people from all walks of life, and I quickly came to appreciate the community culture at Stronghold Eastlake.”
“But everyone is really welcoming, the team is diverse with people from all walks of life, and I quickly came to appreciate the community culture at Stronghold Eastlake.”
“Professor Vince is worth every penny and has an awesome kids program.”
“My son won a Gold medal in a Jiu-jitsu Wotld League tournament held in San Diego and another Gold medal in Pan America's Jiu-jitsu World League tournament held in Long Beach.”
“But starting Jiu Jitsu gave her confidence.”
From the reviews
I was reluctant to join at first given my older age and I didn’t really know anyone. But everyone is really welcoming, the team is diverse with people from all walks of life, and I quickly came to appreciate the community culture at Stronghold Eastlake.
My two daughters love it! They ask me every day if they get to go to Jiu-Jitsu. The coach is a great teacher who knows his craft and how to teach at any level from little child to competent practitioner.
Started training here about a year and a half ago with no grappling experience. Love the atmosphere, love the gym family. Profesor Vince does a great job as an instructor 🫡
Great place to train for both kids and adults. Family friendly atmosphere. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and cater to both beginners and advanced students.
New to BJJ? Start at The Stronghold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eastlake
The Stronghold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eastlake 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 The Stronghold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eastlake
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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