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West County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sebastopol, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westcountybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:35–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:35–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They had open Mat on Saturday and everyone was welcoming and got some great rolls with a few of the local members.”
What members say
“Excellent instruction by Professor Mitch Kotok, awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Master Clovis Silva, who is now a coral belt.”
“They had open Mat on Saturday and everyone was welcoming and got some great rolls with a few of the local members.”
“Dropped in for a class while traveling, I was very happy with my experience, the professor (Jordan I believe) was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
“Legit pedigree: Mitsuyo Maeda --> Carlos Gracie --> Carlson Gracie Sr.”
From the reviews
Excellent instruction by Professor Mitch Kotok, awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Master Clovis Silva, who is now a coral belt. Legit pedigree: Mitsuyo Maeda --> Carlos Gracie --> Carlson Gracie Sr. --> Clovis Silva --> Mitch Kotok.
Dropped in for a class while traveling, I was very happy with my experience, the professor (Jordan I believe) was very friendly and knowledgeable. A small gym which allows for good supervision and personal coaching.
Excellent instruction in a supportive atmosphere. I highly recommend West County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Very friendly, welcoming space. The gym is spotless and the instructor patient and knowledgeable. I dropped in for a class while visiting and got welcomed as a friend by students and instructor alike. I will definitely visit again and recommend to anyone interested on learning a fun skill and getting fit
New to BJJ? Start at West County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
West County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 County Brazilian 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. 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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