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Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sacramento, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 sacbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (916) 370-5874
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 1–3 PM |
The classes they run
“Maxwell is a high-performing yet very beginner-friendly gym, open to everyone.”
“There are so many high level and gifted students, including some AMAZING girls and young women that my daughter learns from and looks up to.”
“While sparring, his students were friendly, respectful, and safe.”
“If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to check it out, especially if you’re looking to compete.”
Other martial arts here
“I was visiting the Sacramento area for work and had the honor to share the mats with the instructor and students at Team Maxwell BJJ.”
“There's Judo for the willing and able, and the kids program looks to be fully legit.”
What members say
“The gym is so much more than a place to train, it’s a second home where Professor Maxwell creates an incredibly fun and welcoming vibe for everyone.”
“The gym is so much more than a place to train, it’s a second home where Professor Maxwell creates an incredibly fun and welcoming vibe for everyone.”
“His ability to break down high-level BJJ techniques is unreal, making every class both challenging and rewarding.”
“There's Judo for the willing and able, and the kids program looks to be fully legit.”
“If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to check it out, especially if you’re looking to compete.”
“There are so many high level and gifted students, including some AMAZING girls and young women that my daughter learns from and looks up to.”
From the reviews
In town for work for a week, got in two sessions. Was welcomed wholeheartedly and had an excellent experience. The technical instruction is high level, clear, and relevant for competition. From what I can tell, respect, integrity, and humility are all taught here on top of the art itself.
I can’t say enough about how much Team Maxwell has impacted my life. The gym is so much more than a place to train, it’s a second home where Professor Maxwell creates an incredibly fun and welcoming vibe for everyone.
I was visiting the Sacramento area for work and had the honor to share the mats with the instructor and students at Team Maxwell BJJ. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming which made me feel like I was at my home academy.
Maxwell is a high-performing yet very beginner-friendly gym, open to everyone. I was treated with a warm welcome and I would recommend this gym to anyone who is trying to get into the sport, looking for a new gym or even passing by.
New to muay thai? Start at Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
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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