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Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orange, California

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule tomacelliacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (860) 371-5106

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“They also gave a really good kids program as well, which I think is very important these days.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“I’m from out of town, so I dropped in for a no GI class.”

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🥋 Gi

“I’m from out of town, so I dropped in for a no GI class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They also offer Mauy Thai, combat self defense… they are truly an amazing self defense school!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Full on mom gym and mma style ring and large padded floor floor with a small supppliment desk.”

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🥊 Boxing

“They also have some great boxing and Muy Thai classes as well.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“They have a really nice clean BJJ area, MMA Octagon and a great Kickboxing bag set up.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Very friendly and welcoming instructors and students.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“Fantastic Gym, everyone is ultra friendly and supportive to each other.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“They also gave a really good kids program as well, which I think is very important these days.”

From the reviews

Really like this place. My membership covers Joe Moreira and Mike Tomacelli Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Marco Ruas Vale Tudo, Ken Smith Combatives and a whole bunch of other great martial arts skills. They have a really nice clean BJJ area, MMA Octagon and a great Kickboxing bag set up.

★★★★★ — Greg, Oct 2016

Great place great staff. Wonderful jujitsu traning facility. Master Mike is a super nice guys. Check them out for a class. Full on mom gym and mma style ring and large padded floor floor with a small supppliment desk. Check them out - highly reccomended.

★★★★★ — Danny, May 2019

I enjoyed it for the past 10 years off and on. Its been a long journey in training and learning from the best. I tried other gyms but this one I enjoyed the most. If u are local or out of town, I strongly recommend this dojo. Lots of great people from all backgrounds of fighting styles and the classes are intense.

★★★★★ — Riddick, Oct 2018

Im a blackbelt that was passing by the costa Mesa area and manage to spend some good hours training at this academy. I don't usually write reviews but this academy deserve it. Good people, good positive vibes. Everyone are very welcoming here.

★★★★★ — Vinc, May 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

940 W Chapman Ave Ste 103C, Orange, CA92868

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