USC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

USC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The official Brazilian jiu-jitsu club of USC. Beginners always welcome! Message or e-mail us for more info: [email protected] Do I need prior experience? No! No.

USC BJJ FAQ:
What’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a submission-based grappling martial art that was originally derived from Judo. Sometimes referred to just as jiu-jitsu or BJJ, the focus is on using superior technique and dominant positions to control and eventually submit an opponent. This is done using chokeholds and joint locks to force an opponent to ‘tap out’ or submit. USC BJ

J specifically practices no-gi jiu-jitsu. That is jiu-jitsu without the traditional cotton jacket (the gi), pants, and a belt denoting rank. This allows us to bring in new students without requiring purchasing equipment. The majority of our students have no experience when they start. What's a typical class like?
* Warm-up
* Drilling 2-3 techniques
* If time permits: Live drills
* Sparring/rolling (once experienced enough)

Is Brazilian jiu-jitsu good for self-defense / fitness / weight loss / cardio? Short answer: Yes to all. Long answer: It depends on what you put into it! BJJ is a great sport to accomplish all of these things. It’s a calorie-burning workout that is a lot more dynamic and exciting than traditional cardio-focused workouts. All the while you’re learning a martial art that gives you experience with ground fighting. Is punching involved? BJJ does not utilize strikes of any kind. Instead, the focus is on using chokeholds and joint locks to force your opponent to submit. This still sounds scary. Will I get hurt? Like any sport, sprains and bruises do happen. USC BJJ works hard to create a safe environment for new practitioners to learn the sport. You won’t get dropped into the deep end and are allowed to go at your own pace. Do women take BJJ? Yes! We welcome everyone to join USC BJJ. Our classes are typically always attended by women alongside men.

08/31/2026

Watch this video before your first jiu-jitsu class 🥋

Meet your coaches 🔥
08/31/2026

Meet your coaches 🔥

💥UPDATED SCHEDULE💥Friday practices will now be from 4-6 PM not 6-8 PM
08/29/2026

💥UPDATED SCHEDULE💥

Friday practices will now be from 4-6 PM not 6-8 PM

🔥FREE TRIAL WEEKS🔥Come see what bjj is all about next Tuesday!!!Lessons will be beginner friendly so bring a new friend ...
08/28/2026

🔥FREE TRIAL WEEKS🔥

Come see what bjj is all about next Tuesday!!!

Lessons will be beginner friendly so bring a new friend or two to learn how to put them in a hold—or risk being put it one…

For a smooth process make sure to complete the concussion screening on our page and send it to [email protected]

@ PED 201
*schedule can be found on our page*

Meet your 2026-2027 executive board members!Feel free to come up to any of us on the mats with questions or for support ...
08/27/2026

Meet your 2026-2027 executive board members!

Feel free to come up to any of us on the mats with questions or for support 🙌

Meet your 2026-2027 board members!Feel free to come up to any of us during practice with questions or for support 🙌
08/27/2026

Meet your 2026-2027 board members!

Feel free to come up to any of us during practice with questions or for support 🙌

Drop by our booth this Thursday with any questions or to say hi to our eboard! Aug 275-7 PM@ Alumni Park
08/26/2026

Drop by our booth this Thursday with any questions or to say hi to our eboard!

Aug 27
5-7 PM
@ Alumni Park

Check out our new schedule for this semester 🥋👆Stay tuned for what friday practices are going to look like 👀
08/24/2026

Check out our new schedule for this semester 🥋👆

Stay tuned for what friday practices are going to look like 👀

🔔BIG NEWS FOR USCBJJ🔔For the first time ever, we officially have FOUR training slots a week! 🥋🔥We’ve been working toward...
08/24/2026

🔔BIG NEWS FOR USCBJJ🔔

For the first time ever, we officially have FOUR training slots a week! 🥋🔥

We’ve been working toward securing a fourth weekly practice for years, so this is a huge step for our club. This means more training, more opportunities, and special sessions coming onto the mats this year 🤫

We have some super exciting things planned for this coming semester so make sure to stay tuned for the full training schedule and our trial weeks!

06/07/2026

Congratulations to our awsome coach for the clutch overtime armbar in the final round that gave his team the victory! We are lucky to have him teach and guide our club at USC. Make sure to sign up next semester to learn from the best!

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Monday 8pm - 10pm
Thursday 8pm - 10pm

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