Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA - 92627 | (949) 645-1679

Details: Art of Jiu Jitsu academy was founded in July of 2012 as a collaborative effort between the Mendes Bros & PM Tenore to spread the jiu jitsu life style and make a positive impact in the world. The vision for the academy was to offer world class instruction in a traditional yet stylish environment that focused solely on Jiu Jitsu instead of following the popular trend of being a mma school.

Costa Mesa, CA - 92626 | (714) 751-7505

Details: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. The art was based on early 20th Century Kodokan Judo, which was itself then a recently-developed system (founded in 1882), based on multiple schools (or Ryu) of Japanese Jujutsu. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self-defense, sport grappling (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling") and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes ground fighting techniques and sumission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds also found in numerous other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis. The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated when grappling on the ground. BJJ permits a wide variety of techniques to take the fight to the ground after taking a grip. Once the opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable position for the application of submission technique. Acheiving a dominant position on the ground is one of the hallmarks of the BJJ Style, and includes effective use of the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and passing the guard to dominate from top position with side control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate.

Costa Mesa, CA - 92626 | (714) 708-2700

Details: Started in 2005, GB Costa Mesa is a unique hub for a broad range of people and professions. A great family atmosphere, awesome students and family members - this Jiu Jitsu academy is more than just another Jiu Jitsu gym. A great mix of competitive and casual Jiu Jitsu practitioners, Gracie Barra Costa Mesa set’s itself apart from the other gyms through it’s actions with the community - toy drive open mats, canned food drives, and more - come by the Dojo and see what we’re all about!

Costa Mesa, CA - 92627 | (860) 371-5106

Details: Tomacelli Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is a close-knit and hard-working family dedicated to ensuring that every one of its members receives the personal attention he or she deserves and needs in order to achieve excellence. Maybe you’ve never tried martial arts but you’re interested in a challenging new workout. Perhaps you’re an aspiring fighter seeking to learn the techniques that will propel you to the top. Or you could be a seasoned fighter or wrestler ready to push your body and mind to new limits. We treat every person who walks through our doors with the same level of respect and loyalty and, no matter what your story, our welcoming and energetic team of professionals is eager to support and guide you as you become the athlete we know you can be. Our goal is not simply to exist as a workout facility void of direction or to create fleets of mindless fighters, but to sculpt you into a unique and dynamic artist. If you’re ready for a challenge, let Professor Mike Tomacelli and his mentor, his teacher and 8th degree Coral Belt Joe Moreira provide you with the skills and conditioning to confidently control your physical confrontations and conduct yourself with respect, loyalty and excellence, whether you’re fighting in the cage or attacked on the street.

Costa Mesa, CA - 92626 | (949) 614-3833

Details: Triunfo translated from Brazilian Portuguese means Triumph. At Triunfo we aim to be triumphant as an academy, a team, and individuals over all challenges we may face both in martial arts, as well as in life. It is said that the way we do one thing is the way we do all things, therefore the diligence, respect, humility, and confidence we develop in training inevitably begins to show up elsewhere in our lives. Being triumphant does not always equate to a win as the end result, but rather can be the attitude and spirit in which we face challenges and setbacks. Winning is not always in our control, but being triumphant in spirit is. Many new students have come to Triunfo excited to be the best jiu jitsu practitioner, or the best muay thai fighter, or the best in MMA and while we stand behind any goals our students may have, it's most important that they prioritize becoming the best version of themselves. That’s true triumph, that’s what Triunfo brings out in our students and to our community, and this is what makes us most proud.

Costa Mesa, CA - 92626 | (657) 215-4700

Details: UFC GYM Costa Mesa offers classes for every fitness level. Whatever your fitness goals are: lose weight, increase strength, sports conditioning, we have daily classes including boxing, kickboxing, functional training, youth programs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & personal training to help you reach those goals.