The Right and Wrong Way to Finish a Rear Naked Choke
Jiu Jitsu Coach Adam Bradley shows a common mistake when trying to finish a rear naked choke, and how to correct it. Keep it simple
The Arena - The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) School in San Diego
Welcome to our San Diego Jiu Jitsu gym. With over 30 weekly adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes, we offer the largest adult program of all Jiu Jitsu schools in San Diego, California. Our Jiu Jitsu school offers strong fundamentals for beginners, outstanding intermediate and advanced instruction, and high-level competition Jiu Jitsu training for all who wish to compete. If you are looking for the best BJJ gym near you, sign up for a 30-day FREE trial.
We are also a proud Six Blades Jiu Jitsu affiliate (Six Blades San Diego) under the direct oversight of Xande Ribeiro, one of the top 5 competitors in Jiu Jitsu history. No matter whether you are a beginner or a pro, our Jiu Jitsu classes provide some of the best instruction in all of California.
San Diego's Best Jiu Jitsu Classes
We teach over 30 weekly adult Jiu Jitsu classes at our San Diego school. This is the single largest adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in San Diego. Are you looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? We cater to all levels of students from Beginners to Pro.
We offer numerous fundamental BJJ classes, so our novice students build a strong foundation to base their future development on when completing Jiu Jitsu training at our gym. We also offer a large amount of intermediate / advanced Jiu Jitsu classes, including both Gi and No Gi. Our San Diego BJJ classes are based on a specific curriculum and continually build on each other, ensuring that you receive the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in California. Utilizing constantly evolving techniques that are competition tested, we advance our students towards receiving the coveted black belt under Xande Ribeiro.
World Class Jiu Jitsu Training Near You
As one of the best Jiu Jitsu schools in San Diego, and the largest gym in North America for combat sports, we have a strong focus on competition training and hold multiple training camps every year, as well as mini-camps for local tournaments.
We’ve regularly won Adult BJJ Team Title (we don’t offer children’s Jiu Jitsu training) at every local tournament we’ve entered in recent years. Many of our competitors have placed in the top 3 in the IBJJF Pan American and World Championships in both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu, as well as in a variety of other San Diego, national and international tournaments.
Top Jiu Jitsu Coaches
Xande Ribeiro is our Jiu Jitsu Program Director. He is a 9x International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Black Belt World Champion, with 7 Heavyweight and Absolute Gi World Championships, and 2 No Gi Heavyweight and Absolute World Championships. He is also a 7x Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Grappling Medalist, with 2 Heavyweight World Championships. He is widely regarded as one of the top 5 male Jiu Jitsu competitors in history.
Adam Bradley is our Head Jiu Jitsu instructor. He is an IBJJF Gi and No Gi medalist and prior to receiving his Black Belt, he was ranked the #1 Brown Belt in the world by Flo Grappling. He was also one of 16 contestants on Flo Grappling’s reality series “Who’s Next”. Adam is know as “The Escape Artist” for his skill in fighting out of bad positions.
If you are looking for top Jiu Jitsu instruction from masters in the sport then look no further than The Arena. Contact us to sign up today.
Affordable Private Jiu Jitsu Lessons In Your Area
Looking for the best private Jiu Jitsu training in San Diego, CA? We have you covered. We don’t markup our private Jiu Jitsu training here at all. Instead, once you become a member of our San Diego gym, you pay our trainers directly and we stay out of the transaction. We get your membership dues, the trainers keep what they earn, and you get huge savings. It’s a win-win-win for everyone. So if you want San Diego’s best private Jiu Jitsu at the best prices, we’re your gym.
Looking for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gyms and Classes "Near Me"?
If you’re looking for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms or BJJ classes near you, then you’ve found us. Members come from all over San Diego to train at The Arena. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym is easily accessible in Point Loma off the 8 freeway on Sports Arena Blvd. Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Bay Park, Downtown San Diego, Golden Hill, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, La Mesa, El Cajon, Clairemont, College Area, Miramar, Kearny Mesa, Clairemont Mesa, City Heights, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach are all within easy driving distance.
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Jiu Jitsu Classes Review | Marc V.
“Come to the Arena. It’s great BJJ instruction. All the San Diego Jiu Jitsu classes you want to take. It gives me a great opportunity for training with a high-class, highly professional, highly athletic group of instructors and also their students. Their structured fundamentals to advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are great. Everybody is really cool. Down to earth. They’ll give you pointers before, after and during class. It’s easy to go to one another to get a few tips on the lesson of the day. Or even to provide any tips outside the gym.”
Jiu Jitsu Training Review | Sergio H.
“A lot of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools just don’t have this type of instruction. In a lot of Jiu Jitsu schools, the head instructor is only there sometimes or he’s on his phone the whole time. They don’t mess around with that here, man. They’re always teaching. It’s such a good vibe. I encourage everybody to come out here and train with us.”
Looking For San Diego Competition Jiu Jitsu?
Ready to take it to the next level? Want to compete for one of the best teams in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Then become part of Team Arena. Preparing athletes for competition in BJJ is the backbone of The Arena and one of the primary reasons why we do what we do here. All you need to do to start on the path to compete for us in Jiu Jitsu is to complete our “Ready to Compete for The Arena” form.
Whether you’re just beginning in Jiu Jitsu, or you already have Amateur or Professional experience, we have you covered. If you’re a Beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we’ll make you a skilled Novice. If you’re an experienced Novice, we’ll take you to the top of the Amateur ranks. If you’re a high level Amateur in BJJ, we can get on the road to a solid Pro career. And if you’re a talented Pro who’s willing to put body, heart, mind and soul into it, we can bring you to a World Class level.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu FAQ's
Why Choose the Arena for my Jiu Jitsu Training?
Looking for one of the best San Diego Jiu Jitsu schools near you? The Arena Gym Jiu Jitsu school focuses the factors most important to your success:
- BJJ Class schedules – offers the most complete adult Jiu Jitsu School schedule in San Diego, CA
- Class availability – 6 classes daily between Gi and No Gi.
- Jiu Jitsu master coaching – Classes are taught by high level BJJ Coaches.
- Affordable Jiu Jitsu – BJJ classes that don’t cost an arm and a leg. The price point for membership is far lower than any other gym in San Diego
- More mat space – 27,000 sq. ft. total with over 8,000 sq. ft. of Jiu Jitsu mat space
- Community Support – At the Arena we have a great Jiu Jitsu community that will support you in your journey to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
What are the benefits of Jiu Jitsu?
The primary goal of learning Jiu Jitsu, otherwise known as the “gentle art”, is for self-defense but undertaking BJJ training at a gym near you has many other benefits:
- Good for all ages
- Size doesn’t matter
- Increase in strength
- Good for cardio
- Increase self-confidence
- Relieves stress
- Joining The Arena community
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art focusing on ground fighting and grappling to gain an advantage on a potential attacker or opponent. Typically this includes chokeholds or joint manipulations to force submission. BJJ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed in Brazil in the 1920s by the Gracie family, evolving from the Jiu Jitsu lineage tree that began with The Japanese centuries ago.
What is the difference between Jiu Jitsu and BJJ?
The martial art of Jiu Jitsu originated centuries ago in Japan primarily intended for close combat using leverage and body control. BJJ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is a branch of the Jiu Jitsu lineage tree (like Judo, Aikido and Sambo) that was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil. Due to its development throughout years of fighting competitions, BJJ is often thought to be one of the best options for MMA.
Is Jiu Jitsu a good martial art for beginners?
Jiu Jitsu is a great martial art for beginners. Our San Diego gym currently offers two fundamentals classes daily that focus on providing beginners with a strong foundation of understanding and application of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
What's the difference between gi and no-gi Jiu Jitsu?
With gi Jiu Jitsu training everyone wears a gi when competing and the gi can be grabbed and used as part of the fighting. No-gi Jiu Jitsu opponents can wear whatever they agree upon and they are not allowed to yank or use the clothes as a way to get leverage or dominate their opponent. Each Jiu Jitsu training type has its virtues and is up to the individual. We offer both gi and no-gi BJJ classes here at The Arena.
How often should I go to Jiu Jitsu?
Everyone will have a different answer to this question. Many variables will determine your schedule of training, goals, availability, and current fitness level, etc. As a general guideline, we recommend BJJ training 2-3 times weekly to see gains in knowledge, application of the art, and physical conditioning. The Arena schedule makes this attainable with close to 40 weekly Jiu Jitsu classes to accommodate you.
Do you need to buy equipment for Jiu Jitsu?
Students of Jiu Jitsu wear a traditional martial arts uniform (kimono) referred to as a Gi. We sell quality branded uniforms at The Arena’s pro fight gear shop, along with any of your equipment needs. If you are looking for top-quality gi’s for sale in San Diego we recommend checking out our gear shop.
In The Arena
Coach Adam Bradley Teaching a Knee Cut Pass
At The Arena, all our coaches focus on the details that make each position work. Here Coach Adam Bradley teaches a knee cut guard pass
Xande Ribeiro on Dismantling His Opponent’s Defense
Xande Ribeiro explains his mentality for controlling his opponents. Moves are just moves, but teaching mindset and concepts will greatly increase your mental capacity for
