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Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy

Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy

1975 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806, Long Beach, California

+1 562-230-5121
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Wrestling

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Wrestling

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Pricing

Per Class

Contact for pricing

Free trial class

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming community
  • Patient and knowledgeable instructor
  • Safe learning environment
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Beginner-friendly classes
  • Supportive teammates
  • Effective real-world techniques

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

43 reviews

5 stars

43

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

0

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Excellent

"My son (7 years old) has been attending classes for a few months and my son has been learning so much. Coach JT is an effective teacher does his best to make sure even the little kids are getting better every day. He is very patient and kind all the kids."

- Portia Tolliver (Momo)

via Google

4/10/2025

Excellent

"The coaches are great I love seeing my son's skills grow everyday! Thank you to all the coaches!"

- Rachel Peterson

via Google

4/10/2025

Excellent

"Awesome place! Everyone is so friendly and makes you feel welcomed right off the bat! Beginner friendly! JT is an awesome coach!"

- Ricardo

via Google

4/7/2025

5.0

(44 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Free trial class

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6-8PM
  • Tuesday: 6-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 6-8PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-5PM,6-8:30PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11AM-1:30PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

J

John Thomas

Head Coach, Professor

20 years experience

Undefeated professional BJJ competitor, wrestler and sambo practitioner with over 20 years of experience

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Well-maintained gym

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