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Westminster Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westminster, 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westminster-jiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 657-566-2934
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They provide thorough and detailed instruction in everything from the most tried and true fundamentals to the lastet techniques used in the highest levels of competition.”
“Brought my kids to start training Jiu-Jitsu and then stayed myself, been there 3 years now and we can't say enough great things about CGW.”
“Great vibes, my teammate and I dropped in while we were in town for a tournament.”
“The coaches are incredible with the kids, teaching them discipline, respect, and self-defense in a fun and engaging way.”
“I was invited to this dojo a few years ago as a complete beginner in martial arts and its been amazing to say the least.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a lot of extras, with stretching/ yoga classes and Muay Thai/ striking classes.”
What members say
“Coach Phil and Coach Brady are excellent coaches with a lot of knowledge.”
“I was invited to this dojo a few years ago as a complete beginner in martial arts and its been amazing to say the least.”
“A humble community of people who make you feel welcome and who are passionate about the art of Jiu Jitsu.”
“They provide thorough and detailed instruction in everything from the most tried and true fundamentals to the lastet techniques used in the highest levels of competition.”
“It’s been amazing to see my children grow in confidence and skill, all while having a great time.”
“They provide thorough and detailed instruction in everything from the most tried and true fundamentals to the lastet techniques used in the highest levels of competition.”
From the reviews
This is my favorite place of all time. After trying five different schools in the area, my husband and I signed up with Westminster Jiujitsu. We have trained here for about a year and a half now. Coach Phil and Coach Brady are both really good coaches. They are professional and dedicated to their students.
been training here for almost 4 years and have never experienced a community quite like it. the bonds i’ve created with my training partners and the coach staff providing guidance in the learning experience is surpasses any kind of gym i’ve been to.
Great environment for learning, friendship, and life motivation. My kid is hooked, and can't get enough. Coaching staff is awesome!!! We were welcomed as if we had been going there for years, and little guy doesn't even own a ghi yet.
A place that has an overwhelming family vibe. Always inviting and willing to go the extra mile for all of his students young and old. Coach Phil is definitely a top tier Coach. Love to come show my face every once and while!
New to BJJ? Start at Westminster Jiu Jitsu
Westminster 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 Westminster 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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