Coach Jimmie is absolutely exceptional. He is patient and is an expert in providing a safe and robust foundation in his classes. For someone who is nearly fifty years old, Coach has established fundamental programs for me that cover the basics in just five weeks in a fun and engaging environment.
Steez provides a truly family-friendly atmosphere where both parents and kids can flourish together. They offer a variety of activities, including judo, yoga, boot camp, and multiple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes, available in both gi and no-gi styles throughout the week, catering to all skill levels.
What truly sets Steez apart from other gyms is its commitment to price transparency. When I was exploring options, Steez was the only gym that openly displayed its pricing—no hidden fees or contracts here. You can even try a class for free. Believe me, once you start, you’ll be hooked. I transitioned from training twice a week to three times as my body adjusted, and there are days when I even squeeze in two sessions! Don’t hesitate—come join us!
I put my son (7 years old) in Steez about a year and a half ago and wow the confidence it has brought out in him! He really looks up to Coach Jimmie and I love the relationship they have. Coach has showed him so much that he’s capable of. My daughter (11 years old) joined a few months after and absolutely loves it! She says it’s the best sport I’ve ever put her in. I love that they are both also learning self defense. Coach Jimmie is the best and really cares about his students. Definitely would recommend to anyone willing to try BJJ 10/10.
Great place for my daughter to learn BJJ. My husband started training there first and brought my daughter in. At first it was a struggle because she didn’t want to leave her old gym but it was just too far for us. Fortunately, Jimmie and his daughter made her feel super welcomed and she quickly made new friends. A couple of birthday parties and a movie night later she’s right at home at Steez. Jimmie is the right amount of disciplinarian and friendliness.
In dentistry we talk a lot about having a dental home. Steez is the equivalent Jiu Jitsu home. Coach Jimmie makes a tremendous job at creating a home environment that is welcoming to family and the community. The Jiu Jitsu taught here is intricate, detailed oriented and well thought out like a college curriculum. Jimmie starts you on a strong base of fundamentals and builds your game up from there. It isn’t my first academy but I’ve learned so much in my last two months that I’m thrilled at my own personal growth. The gym has it all and Jimmie welcomes you to take full use of his facility as if you’ve always been family. My daughter is his student too and he’s magically started to open her up and for that I’m most grateful. I could go on but it’s best if people find out for themselves.
Coach Jimmie is amazing and creates a really positive environment for adults and kids to thrive in their BJJ journey. He's great at adjusting and tailoring his coaching style to different individuals and is constantly thinking about how to make Steez even better for his members. He shows genuine care, support and encouragement to everyone at the gym.
My son (age 8) and I joined Steez Jiu Jitsu Club in November 2022. We felt welcomed from the start and were immediately blown away by the culture and environment Coach Jimmie created for both the kids and adult programs. My son has had the opportunity to train in the Fundamentals, Advanced and Competition classes. My daughter (age 4) has also started training at Steez in their Fundamentals class for almost one year. Coach Jimmie is excellent with kids and has a number of junior coaches that all work very well with the kids program. The curriculum across all levels is thoughtfully planned which allows all members to follow the progression, techniques and movements being taught from week to week. It’s been amazing to see my kids’ progress not only from a training and self-defense standpoint but also in their self-confidence on and off the mats since they’ve started. I would highly recommend Steez Jiu Jitsu Club to anyone looking to start or continue training BJJ.
Steez is the place to be. Not only does it have great coaches, it has a great owner. Total family vibe at this gym. Adults, kids, families, all are welcome. Great support from everyone here. Come in and try it out, you will be glad you did..
Steez Jiu Jitsu Club is truly a gem nestled in the outskirts of Tustin's Old Town district. Although this is the first and only gym I've trained at, I have met many martial arts teachers/instructors/coaches in my lifetime. Just like Jiu Jitsu is an art form, coaching/teaching Jiu Jitsu is also an art form in and of itself. Sitting through just a single class with Professor Jimmie, it is clear that he is a true black belt in both art forms. His passion for each student's individual growth along their Jiu Jitsu journey is unrivaled. I've literally seen him get goosebumps when a student successfully applies a technique they've been working on. This type of investment that Professor Jimmie has for each and every one of his students is extremely rare.
Steez is an excellent place for literally anyone, of any age and skill level, to train. Professor Jimmie has built an incredible sense of community and family at Steez. Because of this, every one of us feels 100% comfortable training with any of the other students and are confident in training hard while coming out of it injury free. That was always one of my biggest hesitations in joining a club, the risk of injury. While it is unreasonable to say there is zero risk, I really feel that because of what Professor Jimmie has built at Steez (the sense of community, the sense of family, the curriculum, the learning pace, his coaching style which comes with ease) the risk is unbelievably minimal.
I would encourage anyone who is reading this to come take a class, meet some members, get a good training session in and you'll immediately find yourself wanting to come back for more.
Can’t say enough good things about Steez. My 7 year old son has been in the kids program for 7 months. Coach Jimmie is great with the kids, he’s a great role model and leader and he makes it a fun and uplifting environment while also providing top notch instruction. I started with the adult classes about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier here. It’s a family environment, everyone here is as down to earth as can be and it’s a great community to be a part of. I’ve trained at many gyms in the past and the vibe at Steez is uniquely welcoming and positive whether you’re brand new or your looking for a fresh place to continue your BJJ journey.
LOVE this place!! We transitioned from UFC Gym about 6 months ago and we were welcomed with open arms as if we were family from Day 1. Both a fantastic Adults and Kids program, our experience is mostly with the kid program. Such a great group of kids, parents and very, very high level instruction. One of the aspects we really love about the instruction is that Coach Jimmie, a bjj black belt also has a wrestling coach and an Olympic judo coach as part of the bjj program. Combine this with kids no gi classes and now you not only have one of the best bjj programs in Orange County but you also have a fantastic self defense program. The raise in level of confidence and skills in my kids has been more than I could ever hoped for. We have 3 kids, all with different levels of skill set and each kid has several kids in their range to work with and be challenged with. A really good testament to the culture of Steez is how long they keep kids in the program. So many kids have been with Coach Jimmie for over 3 years which was unheard of at our past gyms. We cannot say enough good things about our experience at Steez and look forward to being a part of this journey for a long time. Come by so we can all welcome you too.
Best place in Orange County to get quality instruction for adults and kids. If your looking to learn from the best of the best and train as a family this is the place.
Great place for kids to learn self defense. You get a variety of different martial arts. The coaches do an awesome job of teaching what it takes to learn any new skill- practice, show up, engage, ask questions. It’s a nice family environment where everyone is helping each other.
Started at the gym when it first opened and the professor Jimmy is one of the best instructors who also brings next level coaching to every student. Here you will have the chance to learn a stellar handcrafted curriculum along with a coaching experience that you always feel has your best interests in mind no matter what your goals with martial arts will be.
Really great place to train. Very clean and chill environment with terrific coaching. I have trained at many gyms. This is a keeper. Stop and see for yourself.
Professor Jimmie is a top notch black belt instructor. Very family oriented. You feel welcomed as soon as you walk in, not only by him, but by all his students. Excellent jiu jitsu based curriculum. Definitely recommend Steez jiu jitsu to anyone.
starting Jiujitsu at 57 is not easy. however, Professor jimmy creates a great environment to learn whether you're an older beginner or someone who's been practicing for years. I am very happy to be part of this community!
Coach Jimmie is one of the best coaches. He is very patient and has a great heart. I’ve been working with him and he is changing my mindset into a champions mindset. He wants the best for every single of his students. The environment in his gym is like a family’s environment. It truly is a good gym. The technique is also very sharp. I’ve been learning a lot and I’m very thankful I found this gym.
I joined Steez last weekend and couldn’t be happier. Instruction is given at a good hands on pace and other members are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to being a part of this team for years to come.
Great jiu jitsu, great community. As a person who has been to many different gyms, it is vital for you to have a good community in your jiu jitsu gym, this is a great place to find that and learn jiu jitsu
Great place for beginners. Friendly staff and clean facility. My husband just started attending. He has nothing but great things to say about Jimmy and the rest of the group at Steez!
I’ve known Jimmy for many years and for starters, a great human makes for a great learning environment. A competitive man in this sport who’s striving to be better every time, while being humble during the process, is something we can all learn from. If you’re a beginner, not to worry, you’ll become proficient in no time.
Been coming for the last two months with my wife and it’s something I look forward to every week. Coach Jimmy is incredible passionate about his teaching and is an amazing teacher. We’re brand new and have been to other gyms and steez made us feel right at home.
My son looks forward to the days he gets to go Train. Very friendly Staff they work well with all the kids !!!! look forward to watching him grow up and excel in jiu jitsu.
Jimmy and his coaching staff are some of the most down to earth patient and knowledgeable practitioners of this art that I've met. Alot of gyms I've been to are business oriented . Jimmy runs his school as a family and a team first. He breaks down every move starting with the not only the basics but the "why" down to the smallest detail. Super patient and caring about not only the kids he teaches but the adults as well. This is exactly what I was looking for! My 13 year old daughter and I love this place. It is our new home.
Recommend this jiu jitsu academy to anyone looking for a great gym in Tustin. Jimmie is an incredible instructor and will help push you mentally and physically to get the best results and feel good about it. His knowledge of martial arts, diet and exercise make this a top spot to train. It’s a great work out, sense of community and way to learn self defense but more than that it teaches you how to be a better person and live a happier healthier life. Can’t wait till the next roll!
This is by far the best gym I have ever been to. Being a member here is more than perfecting your jiu jitsu, it’s becoming apart of the family. This gym welcomed me with open arms by making sure I was comfortable, having fun, and bettering my skills. Thanks Steez!
Professor is top notch. Total team atmosphere. Great place for all ages and levels. If you want to lose weight, get in shape or train to complete this is the place for you.
I had the opportunity to train at Steez Jiu Jitsu Club. Awesome Professor, great staff and a very friendly and inviting atmosphere. If you're local, you owe it to yourself to check this place out!
Hands down the best studio around!!!! Jimmie is great with kids and will turn them into disciplined Savage's. Also a great workout for myself. Thank you guys for being a great local business in our community. 💯💯💯💯🥋🥋🥋🥋🔥🔥🔥🔥 TustinUp.
