Common Ground Jiu Jitsu
464 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, Pasadena, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kickboxing
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Beginner
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Welcoming, inclusive and supportive community
- Safe, respectful gym culture
- Immaculately clean facility
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Well-structured, detail-oriented classes
- Accommodating to drop-ins and visitors
- Fun, engaging training environment
Considerations
- Expensive pricing structure
- Rigid program with little flexibility
- Unwelcoming for high-level belts
- Unprofessional handling of complaints
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
28 reviews
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Excellent
"I have been training with Alex and Sally for one year and half and really enjoy the training and the secured environment they have created for students. They don’t go by stereotype textbook but believe in that BJJ is a very dynamic system which is constantly evolving. They are not just teaching a st..." Read more
- Haoming Qin
via Google
5/1/2025
Excellent
"As a white belt who has relocated a few times and travels for work, I’ve been to a handful of jiu-jitsu schools, and Common Ground is hands down the best. When I joined, I went through a screening process and was introduced to the school’s policies and rules. At first, I was a little annoyed, but af..." Read more
- Jordan Ansari
via Google
2/15/2025
Excellent
"Sally and Alex are on to something great. I'm a BJJ beginner who dabbled in the sport on/off for a few years before finding Common Ground. My past gym experiences were all the same: Warm up, be taught a sequence of moves, practice those moves, then spar. The people were generally kind, but I had abs..." Read more
- Alexander Ye
via Google
2/13/2025
4.9
(34 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 12-1:30PM,6-9PM
- Tuesday: 12-1:30PM,6-9PM
- Wednesday: 12-1:30PM,6-9PM
- Thursday: 12-1:30PM,6-9PM
- Friday: 6-7:30PM
- Saturday: 10-11:30AM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Alex
Coach, Instructor, Black Belt
Certifications:
- Black Belt coach under Shawn Williams
Sally
Manager, Assistant Instructor
Location
Amenities
- Immaculately clean facility including mat space, restrooms, changing rooms
- Plenty of street parking