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Jiu-Jitsu/MMA Academies guide

Top 10 locations in California

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Live update: Updated January 6, 2021

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1. SCHOOL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arcadia

310b S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA

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A family-friendly environment with a focus on competitive jiu-jitsu in a non-competitive environment. Strong technical emphasis and home of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine's "Coach Ben Podcast".

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2. Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

19267 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA

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Higher Ground BJJ is located in Rowland Heights, CA. Having opened in 2012, the academy has continued to grow, making itself a hub for positivity, fitness and all that encompasses the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Led by Sean Fernandez, Julio Lang and the Ribeiro Association, this Jiu-Jitsu academy is dedicated to bringing a high level of training and spirit to the community.

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3. Legacy Burbank

330 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502, USA

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Owned and operated by former King of the Cage Champion, UFC fighter, and multiple time jiu-jitsu champion, Alberto Crane. His beautiful facility boasts a broad range of amenities, here are a few: 10,000 square foot state of the art facility 3 mat rooms with top of the line mats Best Kids Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Program that focuses on self-defense, discipline, focus, and leadership! Kettlebell Bootcamp co-ed Fitness and Conditioning Classes Women Only Fitness Bootcamp for the ladies who want a complete fitness and nutrition package World Class Bang Muay Thai Kickboxing A TACFIT room, a brand new addition with top of the line equipment A weight room and heavy bags A schedule that’s second to none Muay Thai Kickboxing and MMA room with a Full Ring, a UFC style Octagon Cage & heavy bags

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4. Javier Vazquez Jiu Jitsu Rancho

9816 Hawthorne Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA

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The new Javier Vazquez Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an academy that has systemized self-defense and specializes in Strike-Based Jiu-Jitsu. We have individual programs for kids, teens, adult men, and women. Meet the Business Owner Business owner information Photo of Javier V. Javier V. Business Owner 4th Degree Black Belt in Gracie BRAZILIAN Jiu-Jitsu. UFC, WEC, Elite XC EBI, and Shooto Veteran. World Renown Jiu-Jitsu professor and creator of the Strike-Based Jiu-Jitsu System.

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5. Victory MMA & Fitness

3666 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

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Since 2007 Victory MMA and Fitness have been San Diego's best gym for great group exercise classes and self-defense training in a fun and friendly environment. With no long term contracts to sign and no cancellation fees, our Standard Gym Membership includes numerous gym amenities and an abundance of exciting and rewarding classes. Members enjoy over 140 classes each week such as Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Fitness, MMA, and Wrestling, as well as CrossFit, Boot Camp, and Functional Fitness classes for only $59.00 a month or less (The dues can be lower than advertized depending on current sales or discounts for military, law enforcement, and other qualifying groups). Chose our Elite Gym Membership and enjoy everything listed above, as well as our world class Jiu-Jitsu classes, Kid's Boxing classes, Kid's Muay Thai classes, and Kid's Jiu-Jitsu classes, for just $99.00 a month or less, depending on the discounts and sales. Also available at additional fees are Personal Training, Acupuncture, Massage, and Nutritional Counseling. And you can always try classes for free before joining, while also enjoying a "10 Day Money Back Guarantee." At Victory MMA you don't get repetative cardio routines, intimidating instructors, absentee or franchise ownership, or an unsanitary or distasteful environment. We pride ourselves on customer service, on-site ownership and bookkeeping, respectful staff, and patient instructors, all in a safe and friendly environment. With 22,000 sq. ft. and over 140 exciting classes each week, beginners and advanced members have fun learning real-life practical self-defense and fighting skills, and getting intense and rewarding workouts from an impeccable array of world-class professional instructors, such as Boxing and Kickboxing experts, Muay Thai masters, and world champion Jiu-Jitsu black belts. Kids from 4 to 15 receive incredible self-defense training that can change their lives, from highly qualified black belts and coaches. We guarantee the "best gym experience" in San Diego, the utmost in customer service, and a clean and friendly gym, or your MONEY BACK!

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6. Studio 540 Jiu Jitsu

552 Stevens Ave W, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA

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A Martial Arts Academy Blending the Jiu Jitsu experience. What does this mean? With no club or team affiliations, we open our doors to practitioners from any school and of any art with no judgments or biases. Our goal is to offer an environment where we can simply share knowledge and positively influence students' lives.

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