SBG SoCal

603 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, Pasadena, California

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
MMA
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kickboxing
  • MMA
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and patient coaching staff
  • Welcoming community atmosphere
  • Clean, well-maintained facility and mats
  • Great kids-to-teacher ratio
  • Inclusive environment for all levels
  • Beginner-friendly and affordable
  • Detailed, professional instruction

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

38 reviews

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4 stars

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Excellent

"SBG in Pasadena is by far one of the best gyms I've ever walked into. Not only do they teach multiple types of practice for both adults and kids (jujitsu, yoga, MMA, kickbox and even has a womens only jujitsu class!), but the people here are also ALL extremely kind, skilled, and welcoming. My husban..." Read more

- katie jovel

via Google

3/2/2025

Excellent

"This is one of the best BJJ program in the region, coach Marco and all the coaches here have strong morality and principle. It's more than martial arts, they give kids great example how to be a decent human. We're grateful to be able to learn with the coaches here and see the kids grow and mature o..." Read more

- Marcy Liu

via Google

2/13/2025

Excellent

"SBG SoCal is an amazing place for kids, Coach Marco puts so much love and care into teaching each child. The social and emotional lessons he teaches alongside the skills in his class are amazing."

- Stephani Lewis

via Google

2/12/2025

5.0

(53 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3-9PM
  • Tuesday: 3-9PM
  • Wednesday: 10-11:30AM,3-9PM
  • Thursday: 3-9PM
  • Friday: 6:30-8PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-2PM
  • Sunday: 9AM-1PM

Instructors

M

Marco

Head Coach, Owner

B

Beto

Coach

W

Wuzie

Coach

M

Matt

Coach

P

Pete

Coach

D

Dakota

Coach

C

Chris Hauter

Drop-in Instructor, BJJ Legend

J

Jon Boone

Coach

L

Lynda

Coach

P

Petar

Coach

A

Alex

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Clean mats
  • Easy parking