Home › California › Bakersfield › Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj
Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bakersfield, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mattbakerbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (661) 345-2906
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I am always soooo impressed at how there are so many kids and the professor/coaches are able to keep these kids in line and interested.”
“It’s more than just an activity to say your child is doing something, these kids are learning real-life self-defense.”
What members say
“Professor Matt Baker is an incredible instructor, dedicated, patient, and truly proud of his students.”
“Professor Matt and Jill (really all the Bakers) have done an amazing job making the gym welcoming, safe and highly technical.”
“Professor Matt and Jill (really all the Bakers) have done an amazing job making the gym welcoming, safe and highly technical.”
“My girls have grown confident, disciplined, and strong - one of them even put a couple of bullies in check at school, and that’s priceless.”
From the reviews
This place is amazing. I wish I would’ve started many years ago. This place is essential to my family’s well being. The coaching is intense but it pushes you to improve. Thank you Matt, Jill and family.
Phenomenal Academy with world class Jiu-Jitsu Instruction! The whole family at Trujitsu is welcoming and supportive. Would recommend this academy to anyone that really wants to know and feel what a true Academy should be like :) 5⭐️
By far the best place to train. Superior technique. Safe friendly environment and tons of great training partners!
My husband originally looked into places for our at the time 7-year-old son to train. He had shown an interest in competing. We wanted to give him the best chance to grow. My husband and I also train, but our priority has always been our son. We can see a tremendous difference in his overall health and his character.
Your first BJJ class at Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj
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.
More BJJ gyms near Bakersfield
South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Piranha Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews