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West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Anaheim, 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
- 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 westanaheimjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-406-3679
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 am, 2–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“Out of my son’s home gym and Coach Albert’s private training, he gets more excited when I tell him we are scheduled with Coach Albert.”
“We come here to prepare my son for tournaments and there is nothing like this competition training anywhere else.”
“Out of my son’s home gym and Coach Albert’s private training, he gets more excited when I tell him we are scheduled with Coach Albert.”
“He explains technique in a way that makes it easy to train and continue learning self defense skills.”
What members say
“He explains technique in a way that makes it easy to train and continue learning self defense skills.”
“We come here to prepare my son for tournaments and there is nothing like this competition training anywhere else.”
From the reviews
Had a great training session with Albert. He makes jiu-jitsu (a complex sport) super easy to understand. He showed me a couple of moves and concepts that I was able to immediately apply during my regular training sessions at my home gym. He's great to spar with as well and creates a great and fun environment to learn.
I have been taking my six year old for about 8 or so sessions so far. Out of my son’s home gym and Coach Albert’s private training, he gets more excited when I tell him we are scheduled with Coach Albert. We come here to prepare my son for tournaments and there is nothing like this competition training anywhere else.
Albert is kind, polite and respectful. He explains technique in a way that makes it easy to train and continue learning self defense skills. If you’re looking for a pro that knows what he’s doing, train with this black belt! Highly recommend!
Albert is kind, experienced and very helpful. He has a tremendous amount of passion towards the art of jiujitsu that is hard to find. Try a class and see for yourself!!
New to BJJ? Start at West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers
West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers
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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