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USSD Martial Arts San Clemente
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Clemente, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsinsc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-787-0444
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They provide instruction, discipline and fun, the kids really have to work hard and learn respect-they don't "give out" belts.”
“My youngest is in the kid’s class and my oldest is in the teens class.”
“Both of the kids have brown belts already and we have so many great memories of going to the tournaments together, enjoying special events, camps, birthdays together!”
“Private lessons and twice weekly classes have helped my kids grow in a multitude of ways.”
“His mastery of multiple schools of martial arts has given me and other students a concrete foundation in self-defense skills, as well as a path to our own mastery of martial arts.”
Other martial arts here
“When we moved to OC 7 years ago, we visited every karate studio in the area to find the best one for our kids training.”
What members say
“Meka are incredible instructors who has taught me not just martial arts but also confidence.”
“The community that he and the other instructors created is like no other, everyone is so supportive of each other and are people anyone could call a friend.”
“I have watched my daughter and son grow in physical ability, technique, confidence, and respect in the two years we have been here.”
““Its great exercise and a great way to make friends.”
“This dojo is well-rounded in teaching both Kempo karate and jiujitsu— my kids love sparring and grappling.”
“I have watched my daughter and son grow in physical ability, technique, confidence, and respect in the two years we have been here.”
From the reviews
Our daughter has been in the USSD Martial arts San Clemente program for 4 years now! There is truly a family like atmosphere here. One thing I noticed is that other dojos give away belts way to fast. Here they acutely teach you and my daughter feels so accomplished with each belt earned. AND they make it FUN!
I've been training here for about 9 years, starting in 2012. Going to train is honestly one of the things I look forward to most during the week. Sensei Richard and Ms. Meka are incredible instructors who has taught me not just martial arts but also confidence.
This place changed my life. Through Sensei Richard's instruction and training, I gained courage, discipline, perseverance, and mental toughness that have helped me deal with life challenges that I was once afraid to even approach.
Our son found a home with USSD for many years. The instruction was stellar and disciplined, yet supportive and encouraging. Or son learned martial arts, as well as the philosophy behind them. He also learned how to approach any obstacles or challenges in life.
New to BJJ? Start at USSD Martial Arts San Clemente
USSD Martial Arts San Clemente 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 USSD Martial Arts San Clemente
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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