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University of Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Diego, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule uojsandiego.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 450-9241
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“University of Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy that combines amazing instruction with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s especially great for kids.”
“He welcomed me and I joined the No gi class at noon and trained with about five or six other guys.”
“He welcomed me and I joined the No gi class at noon and trained with about five or six other guys.”
“They offer a variety of classes for all levels, along with yoga and personal training.”
“They offer a variety of classes for all levels, along with yoga and personal training.”
What members say
“University of Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy that combines amazing instruction with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s especially great for kids.”
“University of Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy that combines amazing instruction with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s especially great for kids.”
“University of Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy that combines amazing instruction with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s especially great for kids.”
“He’s an outstanding teacher who breaks down techniques in a way that’s clear and easy to apply.”
“Clean, spacious mats, restrooms and showers, lockers, a fully equipped gym, and recovery options like a cold plunge, infrared sauna, and professional massage chairs.”
“The instructors are incredibly patient, skilled, and truly know how to connect with children, helping them build confidence, discipline, and enthusiasm from day one.”
From the reviews
PLEASE READ, THEN SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP! I work in the mental health field and was looking for a Jiu-Jitsu gym that offered more than just training. I wanted a place that felt like a true wellness space where I could bring clients for Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, and recovery. This place exceeded all my expectations.
As a beginner, university of jiu jitsu has been so welcoming and encouraging. Every time I’ve been in there they always make me feel apart of their community, making me eager to come back and want to get better. While also getting to see these amazing individuals train.
I’ve been training at UOJ for a few months, and it has been a life changing experience. The classes always have friendly, motivated, and self aware training partners to roll with. Monica and Felipe have also been some of the most supportive instructors during my time there.
I just spent the morning at University Jiu jitsu and was incredibly impressed. Both owners husband and wife made me feel so welcome and like family right off the bat. Open and airy vibes with vaulted ceilings created a fresh and clean environment.
New to BJJ? Start at University of Jiu Jitsu
University of 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 University of 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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