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Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pleasanton, California
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
- 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 (ages 5–65) — 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 trivalleyjudo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 989-6027
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I did practice Judo in the past, and currently are doing BJJ, and we've experienced first hand all their knowledge, sportsmanship and love for the sport.”
“They offer kids classes as well as beginner/teen/adult Judo and BJJ.”
“The dojo is unique in that it provides a very friendly training atmosphere, but at the same time the kids achieve high success in beating very tough competition in big tournaments.”
“Judo is one of the best all around sports that teaches balance, coordination and self defence.”
“His passion for the art is evident, and he creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are great and are willing to help you achieve your goals in judo and jiujitsu whether it’s in the competing aspects of the sport or if it’s just for recreation.”
“He also does wrestling so I have been around a fair amount of coaches and such.”
What members say
“In addition to great coaching skills, every single sensei is abundantly kind and contributes to a very positive community of growth and acceptance.”
“His passion for the art is evident, and he creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels.”
“The dojo is unique in that it provides a very friendly training atmosphere, but at the same time the kids achieve high success in beating very tough competition in big tournaments.”
“For me, beginner BJJ instruction is detailed and paced just right even for my older and not so nimble body.”
“Come try it out for a great workout.”
“My children has grown to love judo more than ever.”
From the reviews
My family has been going to TVJ&J for a few years now. Great place. They offer kids classes as well as beginner/teen/adult Judo and BJJ. The instructors are awesome and really put the students first. Come try it out for a great workout. We feel very fortunate to have TVJ&J in Pleasanton.
Long overdue review. Our family has been with this dojo for about 10 yrs now and there's good reason why we stay. Instruction and coaching is top notch. They truly care about your development and safety on the mat and understand that people, of all ages at different stages, come to train with different goals in mind.
The Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu provides a friendly, encouraging, respectful and fun environment to practice Judo and BJJ. Sensei Kevin and his team of assistant Coaches have tons of knowledge and experience of both sports and an unmatched dedication and commitment to the students.
Sensei Kevin loves to teach and develop kids and adults alike. I highly recommend this dojo to families, children and adults looking for a good workout. Morning, evening and weekend classes are available. You’ll be happy that you joined.
New to BJJ? Start at Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu 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 Tri-Valley Judo & 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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