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The Wolves Den Carlson Gracie South Gate
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Gate, California
Part of Carlson Gracie
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.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wolvesdenbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-738-0511
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter had the pleasure to try out gi, nogi jiu jitsu and wrestling and she instantly felt welcomed at the Wolves Den!”
“My daughter had the pleasure to try out gi, nogi jiu jitsu and wrestling and she instantly felt welcomed at the Wolves Den!”
“Before I joined here, I didn't know how to do self defense, but now this really helped me.”
“It was her first time watching her granddaughter train in person and she said it was really fun to watch!”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter had the pleasure to try out gi, nogi jiu jitsu and wrestling and she instantly felt welcomed at the Wolves Den!”
What members say
“Professor and the coaches are amazing at teaching me and other students.”
“My daughter had the pleasure to try out gi, nogi jiu jitsu and wrestling and she instantly felt welcomed at the Wolves Den!”
“Instructor Doyle was very welcoming to his gym.”
“From a parent’s perspective, I appreciated the details and discipline the professor and the wrestling coaches put in their teaching to help the students to level up their craft.”
“my kids love the professor, coaches, team mates and the academy itself.”
“From a parent’s perspective, I appreciated the details and discipline the professor and the wrestling coaches put in their teaching to help the students to level up their craft.”
From the reviews
I'm very happy with having both of my kids (Matt and Emery) in this amazing academy. Professor is very structuring and and knowledgeable! my kids love the professor, coaches, team mates and the academy itself. Jiujitsu has helped my son gain his confidence after being put in tough situations at school.
Came here on Saturday for there open mat training. Instructor Doyle was very welcoming to his gym. I got some really great training partners I rolled with that day including coach Doyle. Everyone was very humble and welcoming. I Learned some new techniques that day.
I’ve been a part of this academy for three years now. It has helped me with my confidence, helped me grow, and helped me make a lot of good friends. Professor and the coaches are amazing at teaching me and other students. I would recommend this academy to anyone wanting to try jiu jitsu.
I love my professor and coach Brittany they have helped me train and get stronger. I love the wolves den they have helped me find my true passion on the mat! I'm a proud wolf pup
New to BJJ? Start at The Wolves Den Carlson Gracie South Gate
The Wolves Den Carlson Gracie South Gate 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 Wolves Den Carlson Gracie South Gate
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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