Gracie Jiu-jitsu Huntington Beach

Gracie Jiu-jitsu Huntington Beach Our mission is to empower Women, Men, and Children by teaching effective self-defense so that they c

We opened our doors to the public on May 2003, since then we have been serving our community providing quality training on self-defense and competitive martial arts. We are proud to be a certified training center for Gracie Jiujitsu directly from the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California. All of our instructors are at least second degree black belt in at least one martial art. We offer group and private classes for all age groups as well as for women, men and children. We provide the highest quality of teaching and we hold ourselves accountable for the personal development of each and everyone of our students.

We want to wish a major congratulations to our very own Director of Operations, Professor Selenia Leal, on her promotion...
09/17/2026

We want to wish a major congratulations to our very own Director of Operations, Professor Selenia Leal, on her promotion to Jiu Jitsu Black Belt by the legendary Professor Henry Akins! 🖤🥋

With this promotion, Professor Selenia has made history as the first woman ever awarded a Black Belt by Professor Henry Akins!

Professor Akins is one of the select Black Belts personally promoted by the legendary Rickson Gracie, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential Jiu Jitsu practitioners of all time.

This promotion is more than a personal achievement, it is a historic milestone for our academy, and for every woman and girl who sees what is possible through resilience, discipline, and years of unwavering dedication.

For years, Professor Selenia has poured her heart into Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach, helping build our growing academy, developing our instructors, guiding our students, and carrying forward her family’s legacy both on and off the mat. Today, her knowledge, leadership, perseverance, and commitment to the art were recognized at its highest level.

History was made today, and we could not be prouder. Please join us in celebrating Professor Selenia on this extraordinary and deeply deserved achievement! 🖤🥋

The best kind of learning is the kind they can’t wait to come back to. 🥋😁In the right environment, kids don’t have to ch...
09/14/2026

The best kind of learning is the kind they can’t wait to come back to. 🥋😁

In the right environment, kids don’t have to choose between being challenged and having fun. 🌱

Learning, laughing, and getting better at protecting ourselves every day. 💫Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn ho...
09/10/2026

Learning, laughing, and getting better at protecting ourselves every day. 💫

Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves. 🥋

And there’s no reason you can’t have a great time while you learn 😁💕

Back to school means more than just backpacks, pencils, and homework. 🎒📚It also means building the skills kids need to t...
09/08/2026

Back to school means more than just backpacks, pencils, and homework. 🎒📚

It also means building the skills kids need to thrive in and out of the classroom:

🎯 Focus & listening skills
🧠 Problem-solving & perseverance
🤝 Respect & positive social skills
💪 Confidence & self-discipline
🛡️ Real-world self-defense

This school year, give your child an advantage that goes far beyond the classroom. 🌱

Prepare them for school.📚 Prepare them for life.🥋

You don’t have to be athletic, in great shape, or know anything about Jiu-Jitsu to start learning. 🥋All you have to know...
09/04/2026

You don’t have to be athletic, in great shape, or know anything about Jiu-Jitsu to start learning. 🥋

All you have to know is that you are worth learning how to protect. 🙏

Our beginner program takes care of the rest: A practical self-defense curriculum, taught in a fun and supportive environment, with leverage, control, escapes, and strike defense at its core. 🛡️

All you have to do is walk through the door. We’ll help you with everything that comes next. 👊

09/02/2026

The faces of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach 🥋❤️

Turns out getting better at something can also be a whole lot of fun! 😁

Great training, great people and lots of reasons to keep coming back. 🤝

Come in and see why Jiu Jitsu might just become the best part of your day! 🚀✨

Good training partners challenge you to get better. Great ones also make you look forward to coming back. 🥋😁Sometimes th...
08/28/2026

Good training partners challenge you to get better. Great ones also make you look forward to coming back. 🥋😁

Sometimes the secret to staying consistent isn’t more discipline. It’s finding a place you genuinely want to return to, filled with teammates who make it easier for you to keep coming back. 🤝

Keep learning. Keep laughing. Keep showing up! 🔥

“Never punch or kick the bully. Establish control and negotiate." 🥋How do we teach kids effective self-defense without t...
08/25/2026

“Never punch or kick the bully. Establish control and negotiate." 🥋

How do we teach kids effective self-defense without teaching them to escalate an aggressive confrontation?

We fight fire with water 💧

In Jiu Jitsu we use leverage, positioning and scalable control techniques, rather than punches and kicks.

By safely controlling someone from behind, we make it harder for them to strike us, giving us the opportunity to stay calm, stay safe, and find a peaceful way out. 🧠✨

There's a special kind of confidence that comes from knowing you can protect yourself, without having to hurt the other person. 🥋

Every time we step onto the mat, we’re practicing more than Jiu-Jitsu.We’re practicing how we show up when things get di...
08/24/2026

Every time we step onto the mat, we’re practicing more than Jiu-Jitsu.

We’re practicing how we show up when things get difficult. 🥋

Do you panic, or breathe? 😮‍💨
React, or think? 🧠
Give in, or search for the answer? 🧩

When we learn to feel comfortable under pressure, our minds stop seeing problems, and start building opportunities. 🎯

First, we help them fall in love with learning. 💡🥋Jiu Jitsu gives kids a place to challenge themselves, make friends, an...
08/22/2026

First, we help them fall in love with learning. 💡🥋

Jiu Jitsu gives kids a place to challenge themselves, make friends, and discover that getting better can be a whole lot of fun! 😄

The skills, discipline and growth will follow. Because when kids love the process, they’ll keep training long enough to discover just how much they’re capable of. 🌱✨

Address

9887 Hamilton Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA
92646

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Sunday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

+17144652229

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