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Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA

4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Covina, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule untamedbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (626) 861-4624

Hours

Monday 7:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–9:30 PM
Friday 5–6:30 PM
Saturday 10–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“My son and daughter have been going for four years now and has made incredible progress not just in technique, but in confidence and discipline as well.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“It's a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu whether you want to compete, get in shape, or pick up a new hobby.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Last year my son competed for the very first time and won a medal!”

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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 Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“9AM-10AM Muay Thai only Sun.”

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🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“Professor Andrew is a good instructor with knowledge on both Judo and Jiu Jitsu.”

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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 3 mentions

“Last year my son competed for the very first time and won a medal!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“All instructors are friendly and knowledgeable of the arts and care deeply about each individual and their goals.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“My son and daughter have been going for four years now and has made incredible progress not just in technique, but in confidence and discipline as well.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I've been doing jiujitsu for 5 years and enjoy coming to class and seeing my friends, I always leave with a smile on my face and sweat on my brow.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“It's a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu whether you want to compete, get in shape, or pick up a new hobby.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The gym is always clean and ready for some awesome training!”

From the reviews

I have been going to this academy for over 3years now. So far every day I've trained has been great! All the instructors have been knowledgeable and every student has been responsible and respectful. The gym is always clean and ready for some awesome training!

★★★★★ — Alexander, Dec 2021

Been bring my daughter for over 6 months to Untamed . And she has had nothing but a great experience. It seems to be family ran which is great. They have multiple classes for different age groups. I had nothing but a great experience here.

★★★★★ — Rudy, Oct 2022

Absolutely top-notch jiujitsu and judo instruction by professional black belts. All instructors are friendly and knowledgeable of the arts and care deeply about each individual and their goals. Whether you want to compete, get in shape or just learn how to defend yourself this place is for you.

★★★★★ — David, Nov 2024

Clean, friendly, and supportive gym. Professor Andrew is a good instructor with knowledge on both Judo and Jiu Jitsu. You'll get plenty of repetitions on the movements in these classes and there are plenty of moves being shown as well.

★★★★★ — Ronnie, Jun 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA

Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA

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 Untamed JiuJitsu West Covina, CA

2550 Amar Rd A-3B, West Covina, CA91792

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