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Third Space Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brea, 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
- 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 thirdspacejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-706-1141
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30–10:30 am, 12–1 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30–10 am, 12–1 pm, 3:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am |
| Saturday | 9:30–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He was my daughter's wrestling coach and I watched him train kids from 3 years old through high school level.”
“He was my daughter's wrestling coach and I watched him train kids from 3 years old through high school level.”
“Five stars for working well with kids of all ages, and having the knowledge & technique to turn competitors into champs.”
“Stopped in for an open mat on Saturday, January 24th and had a wonderful time.”
“He teaches techniques that benefit seasoned grapplers and provides appropriate beginner friendly modifications.”
Other martial arts here
“He is very patient with his students, and loves explaining every detail of his knowledge in wrestling & jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Great people, great facility and top-notch coaching by great instructors.”
“He teaches techniques that benefit seasoned grapplers and provides appropriate beginner friendly modifications.”
“Being able to balance his career, training, and family is what led me to want to learn more about his balance of life.”
“What I appreciate the most about his coaching is the way he teaches foundational technique but also expands on sequencing for those that interested or a bit more experienced.”
“My son made the Varsity wrestling team as a freshman and Darrell continued to be his personal trainer for strength & conditioning.”
“Five stars for working well with kids of all ages, and having the knowledge & technique to turn competitors into champs.”
From the reviews
Third Space Jiu Jitsu is hands down one of the best gyms I've trained at. The look and feel of the academy perfectly match the experience they provide. They've invested not only in creating a beautiful space, but also in the quality of the mats. They're honestly the best mats I've ever rolled on.
I can't say enough good things about Third Space Jiu-Jitsu! From the moment you step in, it feels like a true third space—a welcoming escape from the daily grind. The teaching is top-notch—super structured, but also fun, using games and interactive drills so you really build skills fast.
I’ve known coach Darrell for over a decade and when I heard he was opening a martial art arts school, I knew it would be nothing less than amazing. He and his wife are good and trustworthy people. Whenever I attend any class here, it does truly feel like a family.
Coach Darrell and Third Space Jiu Jitsu are all about community, family and quality coaching. He was my daughter's wrestling coach and I watched him train kids from 3 years old through high school level. He puts his heart into his work and into each person he trains. He is patient, reliable and honest.
New to BJJ? Start at Third Space Jiu Jitsu
Third Space Jiu Jitsu 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 Third Space 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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