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Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Willows, 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule willowsjiujitsumma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 774-3021
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend for anyone that wants to get in shape, learn a new skill, learn self defense, or satisfy your competitive itch.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm in the best shape of my life, at 45 thanks to Willows Jiu Jitsu and MMA .”
What members say
“Joy is a excellent instructor and student of martial arts.”
“The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming and is suitable for all ages and all experience levels.”
“Our instructor Stephen was able to break down a complex set of techniques by providing really good explanation and detail.”
“I'm in the best shape of my life, at 45 thanks to Willows Jiu Jitsu and MMA .”
From the reviews
Willows Jiujitsu & MMA is an amazing place to train! They have 3 high level coaches that have tons of experience in their fields and they are all a goldmine of knowledge. The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming and is suitable for all ages and all experience levels.
Joy is a excellent instructor and student of martial arts. She has patience and passion something not commonly found.
I dropped into this gym when I was visiting from out of town. I did an evening Jiu-Jitsu class and the other students were super friendly and welcoming. Our instructor Stephen was able to break down a complex set of techniques by providing really good explanation and detail.
New to BJJ? Start at Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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 Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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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