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Ultimo Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Merced, 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
- 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 g43089rcee0dgogm.umso.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-233-3975
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 am, 7–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have amazing programs for kids and adults.”
“They are dedicated people that love every style of grappling and strive to build an atmosphere that is welcoming for all levels.”
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What members say
“They are dedicated people that love every style of grappling and strive to build an atmosphere that is welcoming for all levels.”
“They are dedicated people that love every style of grappling and strive to build an atmosphere that is welcoming for all levels.”
“The first time they competed my daughter got 2nd place and my son got 3rd. We love how flexible they are.”
From the reviews
I've known most of the upper belts and ownership for a long time. They are dedicated people that love every style of grappling and strive to build an atmosphere that is welcoming for all levels. Parents: The kids program is outstanding. The coaches know how to work with kids and you will see your youngster progress!
Jiu-jitsu classes. Great trainers who are passionate about teaching. Small groups. Adult and kids jiu-jitsu classes. Really nice clean gym. Different types of sessions, open mat, etc. Their hours are run late which is a plus. Recommend these guys if you want to learn jiu-jitsu.
Ultimo Submission Grappling is a must join. They make you feel so welcoming, and their instructors are amazing. They have amazing programs for kids and adults. I couldn’t be happier to be apart of their program.
Cool people, great rolls, and awesome instructors. If you’re in Merced and curious about jiujitsu or you already train, stop by and check the place out, you won’t be disappointed!
New to BJJ? Start at Ultimo Submission Grappling
Ultimo Submission Grappling 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 Ultimo Submission Grappling
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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