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Trusted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training in Arcadia, CA
At MOUNTAIN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic community centered around the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With over 18 years of personal experience in the discipline, our founder Paul Nguyen has built a program that emphasizes technical proficiency, physical fitness, and mental resilience. Our school in Arcadia, CA, serves the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas, offering structured training for adults, women, juniors, and executives through both group classes and private instruction. We prioritize a safe, inclusive environment where students develop foundational skills and evolve their unique expression of the art.Our commitment to quality instruction is reflected in our flexible membership options, including unlimited adult classes, family discounts, and specialized programs tailored to individual goals. By combining traditional techniques with modern teaching methods, we empower students to achieve personal growth while fostering camaraderie within our community. Our mission extends beyond physical trainingwe aim to instill confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships through the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense
Fitness Classes
Juniors Program
Private Lessons
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of combined instructor experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Our curriculum develops personalized martial arts expression from foundational techniques
- Family discounts available for 2+ members training together
- Specialized programs for women's self-defense and junior practitioners
- Private lessons accelerate skill development for specific goals
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program teaches grappling techniques that enable practitioners to defend against larger opponents using leverage and precise movements. Students progress from fundamental positions to advanced competitive strategies while improving physical fitness and mental focus. The curriculum emphasizes practical self-defense applications and sport-specific training for all experience levels.
Self Defense
The self-defense program develops practical skills for real-world scenarios through controlled drills and situational training. Participants learn to neutralize threats using BJJ principles while building situational awareness and confidence. Specialized women's classes focus on boundary setting and de-escalation techniques alongside physical defense strategies tailored to common attack situations.
Juniors Program
Designed for children aged 5-15, our junior program builds discipline and coordination through age-appropriate BJJ techniques. The curriculum combines technical instruction with games and team activities to develop motor skills, respect, and perseverance. Advanced students receive competitive training while maintaining a fun, supportive environment that encourages personal growth.
Private Lessons
Customized private instruction accelerates learning through personalized curriculum tailored to individual goals. Sessions focus on specific techniques, competition preparation, or remedial training in a dedicated setting. Packages of 5 or 10 classes offer discounted rates while maintaining flexibility for scheduling with instructors.
Fitness Classes
BJJ-based fitness programs improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance through functional movements. Classes incorporate circuit training, partner drills, and mobility exercises that complement martial arts practice while providing general physical conditioning benefits for all fitness levels.
People
Paul Nguyen
Founder & Head Instructor
With 18+ years of BJJ experience, Paul Nguyen received his black belt in 2013 from Renato Magno. He established MOUNTAIN BJJ to share authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction while fostering community development through martial arts education.
Questions
Do you offer a free trial period?
Yes, we provide a free week of training to experience our programs.
What age groups do you teach?
We offer programs for adults, juniors, seniors, and executives.
Are private lessons available?
Private and semi-private instruction is available at $150/hour with discounts.
Do you have family discounts?
Families receive 10% off for 2 members and 20% for 3+ members.
What should I wear for my first class?
Beginners can start with athletic wear; uniforms are required for regular attendance.
Reviews (3)
Joshua
Aug 07, 2019
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Awesome place!!! The professor here is very knowledgeable, relaxed, and provides a great atmosphere where everyone IS family. You cant find a better group of individuals anywhere and thats because the professor leads by example.
Kathleen Burns
Jul 03, 2019
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Great staff. Clean. Equipment always properly maintained. Weights always put away. And man th more reasons why I love training here.
Christopher Shea
Aug 17, 2018
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I started here with very little BJJ experience. Within months I learned so much and felt very confident in my ability to grapple. What makes this place great is the style of teaching and well thought out curriculum. The instructor (Paul) focusses on the fundamentals of BJJ to systematically build a strong foundation and add more components from there, step by step. This teaching style is beneficial for both beginner and advanced practicers. The students here- both the long time and newbies- are all very helpful, patient, and friendly. I felt welcome from the very first day I started. After jumping
