9705 Village Center Dr, Granite Bay, CA 95746, USA
Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu serves the greater Sacramento and Placer County by providing martial arts training for children and adults. Our award winning program provides a wide range of self defense classes as well as beginner to intermediate programs.
My son has had the best experience! We tried a few other gyms before GBJJ and were not impressed. Ryan and his staff are top notch. Absolutely love that they don’t treat the kids like babies, but as humans. Instruction is clear and concise. If students aren’t understanding, the class is pulled back together for instruction and demonstration. Fridays are sparring days, and my son’s absolute favorite! Not only is it a good workout, but a practical practice day. Cannot say enough good things about GBJJ.
Posted 1 year agoWe’ve been bringing our 8-year-old to Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu for the past two years, and I can confidently say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him. Initially, we just wanted to get him off his PS5 and into something more productive, but GBJJ has given him so much more than we expected. It’s been incredible to see how the program has helped him grow—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. He’s gained discipline, confidence, and a real sense of character, all while staying active and learning the value of hard work. The coaching staff is outstanding, and Ryan has an incredible ability to connect with kids, keeping them engaged while teaching valuable lessons. His approach makes it fun and productive, creating an environment where kids want to learn and improve. Jiu-jitsu has become one of our son’s first true passions, something we never imagined when he started. To us, that’s absolutely priceless.
Posted 1 year agoMy daughter has been attending this academy for the past three years, and I can’t speak highly enough about the incredible experience we’ve had. Coach Ryan and his team are truly exceptional when it comes to working with kids. They go above and beyond to create a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for every student. What stands out the most is how much they genuinely care about the kids’ well-being—not just on the mat, but in their lives as a whole. The coaches consistently check in with me and other parents to see how the kids are doing, which shows a level of dedication and attentiveness you rarely find. They know how to connect with the children, making them laugh, feel at ease, and build confidence in a setting that can sometimes be intimidating for beginners. Beyond the techniques of jiu-jitsu, they teach valuable lessons about safety, respect, and how to carry themselves with integrity both on and off the mat. These lessons go far beyond physical training; they’re instilling life skills that will stick with these kids forever. Over the years, I’ve captured countless photos and videos of my daughter and my nieces and nephews training and thriving here, and the staff has always been incredibly supportive. The encouragement they give each child is truly remarkable—helping them grow not just as athletes but as individuals. It’s been such a rewarding experience to watch my daughter progress and enjoy every step of the journey, and I can’t wait for the day when I live closer and can take part in the adults’ class myself. This academy has been more than just a training facility; it’s a community where families feel valued, and kids are empowered to be their best selves.
Posted 1 year agoMy son has been training at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu Jitsu for over 4 years now, anywhere from 4-6 days/week- he started strictly for self defense because he was being bullied at school. This year he had to use what he learned to defend himself and was successful. Beyond that, he competes on the tournament team and has absolutely fallen in love with the sport. Quit soccer completely to focus on BJJ. I cannot say enough about all the coaches here. They are all incredible , but particularly Coach Ryan. He is constantly working toward improvement of his program, always evolving. I think this is important in any career, it shows the passion you have to not be afraid of change. I just can't even fully express what his program has done for my son. Forever grateful.
Posted 1 year agoThe place, the people and the practice are all a different level. You walk through the front door and see pictures of all the members on a cork board. They are happy, excited and plentiful. There is a real sense of community. Literally people giving rides home or to practices. People getting together for birthdays and holidays. The facility is large. Lots of mat space for training, even the floor is raised to help eliminate injuries and wellbeing. It also boasts an ice bath, and infrared sauna for recovery. I noticed an AED machine. That alone, I have never seen at another Jiu-Jitsu location. If you look around the academy there are Rumba cleaning robots adding to cleanliness of the academy, as well as chess’s club, which I very much much like for the kids. They have an array of people training from police and firefighters to passionate Jiu-Jitsu competitors and even teachers. At this academy they practice both the traditional Gi style of Jiu-Jitsu and the more popular No-Gi styles. You are never obligated to wear a team uniform and the kids don’t break boards to get BS Black belts. They teach accountability and responsibility for kids, so that if a child misplaces, let’s say shoes or a water bottle, that child learns how to take care of issues themselves. This facility is a network of positive role models, truly viable martial arts techniques and its always clean with plenty of available parking. Also, KNUCKLEHEADS DON’T SEEM TO LAST at this locations. The wannabes can’t handle the expectations it would seem.
Posted 1 year ago