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Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Costa Mesa, California
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule costamesajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-556-1178
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 7–8:30 am |
The classes they run
“I started the adult beginners jiu jitsu/self defense class six weeks ago with no martial arts experience and apprehension about whether I’d be able to keep up.”
“The coaches demonstrated exceptional skills in working with kids, creating a positive and supportive environment.”
“My daughter has been taking private lessons with David which has helped her competitive level rise to great heights and helped her to win several tournaments.”
“Each class is well-structured, blending drills, sparring, and valuable insights that keep you engaged and eager to learn.”
“If your kids compete, he takes note of their vulnerabilities in tournaments and focuses on the areas of needed improvement in the next set of classes.”
“I started the adult beginners jiu jitsu/self defense class six weeks ago with no martial arts experience and apprehension about whether I’d be able to keep up.”
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“He taught skills to protect themselves if they are attacked and ways to create better openings for using their jiu jitsu skills.”
What members say
“You get a personalized experience from some of the best coaches in the world and they offer a variety of different classes for everyone.”
“I started the adult beginners jiu jitsu/self defense class six weeks ago with no martial arts experience and apprehension about whether I’d be able to keep up.”
“SUPER welcoming environment all around and made it easy for a beginner like me to get started and see vast improvements already.”
“Took my son for a trial class & we absolutely loved it!”
“If your kids compete, he takes note of their vulnerabilities in tournaments and focuses on the areas of needed improvement in the next set of classes.”
“My classmates are fantastic, the coaching assistants are attentive, the gym is clean, and there’s plenty of free parking in the Triangle Square structure.”
From the reviews
Josh is a dedicated Coach. Loves his job an wants the kids to succeed. I have observed Coach Josh, with other children outside of Jiujitsu. He is patient and will help the kids grow into respectful little humans. He lights up when he talks about the kids he has trained. . Very trustworthy and Honest.
AWESOME experience so far with Tony and the entire Carlson Gracie coaching staff. They provide personalized coaching to ALL of their students, regardless of age group. For younger ones, Tony and the coaching staff keep them entertained and coach them on how to protect themselves.
Highly recommend this gym. Professor Josh worked on and off with my kids for about 4 years. He is highly committed to the kids he teaches and he cares about them a lot. He strikes a great balance between serious hard work and making it fun for them.
Carlson Gracie Costa Mesa is growing and going to be an incredible place to train. Head Coach David Hudson is an incredible tactician and Jiu Jitsu game player. He relates well with both Kids and adults.
New to muay thai? Start at Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu
Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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