All Levels
Monday and Wednesday 6–7 am, Tuesday and Thursday 11 am to noon. Every level, teens and adults.
Visiting? First visit free
BJJ Drop-In Classes in Santa Monica
Training somewhere else and visiting Santa Monica? Your first drop-in at CJJF is free, we lend gis, and kids and teens are welcome too. Email or call before you come and we’ll confirm the class.
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- First visit free
- We lend gis
Tell Us You’re Coming
Email or call before you come and we’ll confirm the class.
Email us Call (714) 872-1604mcbjjsantamonica@gmail.com
Tell us
- Your academy and your belt
- The day you’d like to train
- For kids and teens: their age
- If you’d like to borrow a gi
How it works
How to Drop In at CJJF
Three steps from your email to the mat. In a hurry? Call (714) 872-1604.
What to bring
Your gi and belt, or borrow one of our gis. A rashguard and shorts for no-gi, and a water bottle.
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Email or call first
Tell us your academy, your belt and when you’d like to train, and we’ll confirm a class that fits. Advanced classes need the coach’s OK.
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Arrive 10 minutes early
Check in at 320 Wilshire Blvd #101 and sign our waiver before you train. Park in Public Parking Structure 1 behind the building: $1 for 90 minutes.
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Train with us
Your first visit is free. Staying longer? Ask us about the options while you’re here.
Where to train
Which Class to Drop Into
Live Training
Short live rounds that work like a short open mat: Monday and Wednesday 8–8:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday noon to 12:30 pm.
No-gi
Fridays 7–8 pm, open to all levels. Train in a rashguard and shorts.
Kids and teens
Little Champions I (ages 3.5–6) at 4:15 pm and Little Champions II (ages 7–12) at 5 pm, Monday to Thursday. Teens train in Fundamentals, All Levels or Advanced, by experience and skill level.
What visitors say
Welcoming to Visitors
“The rolls with Academy members were top-notch — everyone was technical, tough, and welcoming to a visitor.”
Is the first drop-in really free?
Yes. Your first visit is free. Staying in town longer? Ask us about the options when you call or email.
Do I need my own gi?
No. Bring yours if you travel with it, or borrow one of ours. For no-gi, a rashguard and shorts.
Do I sign a waiver?
Yes. Everyone signs our waiver before training.
Can my kids or teens drop in?
Yes. Kids join their age group’s class, Monday to Thursday: Little Champions I for ages 3.5–6 and Little Champions II for ages 7–12. Teens train in Fundamentals, All Levels or Advanced, by experience and skill level. Email or call first so we can confirm.
Should I tell you my belt?
Yes. It helps us pick your class, and Advanced classes need the coach’s OK.
Can I train before a tournament?
Yes. If you’re in town for a tournament, you’re welcome to drop in and train; see how our competitors train.
Where do I park?
In Public Parking Structure 1, right behind the building at 1234 4th St. It’s $1 for 90 minutes. By train, Downtown Santa Monica station on the E Line is a 15-minute walk (0.6 miles).
I’m new to jiu jitsu. Can I drop in?
Start with our free trial class instead: it’s made for first-timers.