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Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Dana Point, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos 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 judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule peacefulwarriorjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 374-1238
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors and coaches here do a really great job with teaching, supervising, supporting, and creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for students of all levels to learn.”
“I have worked out at their gym and my daughter has been doing their children’s jujitsu class for about a year now.”
“I have been training with Coach Nick in the women’s class, and my kids have been training with Coach Victor and Nick.”
“Also, all walks of life, from people who want to compete , people who need it for mental health and just to get into shape.”
“I have also done private lessons with the coaches.”
Other martial arts here
“They go above and beyond to make sure you are getting the best experience and knowledge possible I feel like I have a new family here with Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu.”
What members say
“The instructors and coaches here do a really great job with teaching, supervising, supporting, and creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for students of all levels to learn.”
“It’s everything I could want from a gym but SO MUCH MORE… everyone at the gym has become FAMILY… I couldn’t get that anywhere else.”
“Also, all walks of life, from people who want to compete , people who need it for mental health and just to get into shape.”
“Great facility, clean, welcoming and the class structure was optimized for warming up without laborious calisthenics.”
“Knowledge, respect, community/brotherhood, support of the coaches and training partners just to name a few positive attributes.”
From the reviews
This gym and its owner Nick is state of the art. Nick goes above and beyond both in the gym and on the mat, Im challenged physically, mentally, and my critical thinking skills have improved drastically since being part of whats not just a gym and jiu-jitsu academy its a family and i couldn't feel more welcomed.
I absolutely love the Peaceful Warrior. I have worked out at their gym and my daughter has been doing their children’s jujitsu class for about a year now. The staff is amazing. Nick, Alex, and Luciano have changed my daughters life as far as her confidence and her technical skills.
I’ve trained in martial arts for most of my life but when it comes to formally learning traditional BJJ, I’m new at this. Peaceful Warrior Jiu Jitsu has been a great place for me and my kids to train.
Truly a great gym facility there are a lot of options for classes to do like beginner amateur and expert level Jiu Jitsu and they have Muay Thai kickboxing and MMA plus fitness so many things you can do here.
New to judo? Start at Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu
Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, 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 or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Peaceful Warrior Jiujitsu
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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