Highlights: Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team
Looking for SBG SoCal in Pasadena, CA? It's a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy at 603 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA, rated 5.0/5 across 54 Google reviews. Below: programs, schedule, pricing, reviews, and how to book a free trial.
Bi-weekly drop-ins from BJJ Legend Chris Hauter; Strong emphasis on youth character development and life skills, including anti-bullying and respect; Coach Marco's significant community involvement, including assisting during local emergencies
Rated 5.0/5 across 54 Google reviews.
I truly can’t say enough great things about our experience with SBG SoCal. My boys have trained with Coach Marco, the owner of SBG, for the past 12 years in both MMA and jiu-jitsu. What started as training has become something much deeper. Marco is like family to us now — more like an uncle than a coach. The lessons they’ve learned go far beyond technique. They’ve developed control, respect, discipline, and leadership. SBG has played a meaningful role in helping us raise responsible, service-oriented young men who understand strength and compassion go hand in hand. One of the greatest joys of my life now is training alongside my sons in the adult advanced jiu-jitsu classes. We bond, struggle, and grow together on the mats. That shared challenge has become something I deeply treasure. SBG and Marco’s team aren’t just teaching self-defense — they’re teaching character. My boys have learned the value of understanding combat so they can avo
Heard nothing but great things about coaches Jon, Marco, and Lynda from a friend whose daughter was taking classes at the time. So when they announced their grand opening special I jumped right on it and decided to give it a try as I was in search for a new school that fit my schedule, after taking the BJJ foundations trial classes I was hooked! The friendly and welcoming vibe from the coaches, students and parents from when you walk in to when you walk out is an experience I've never felt, everyone introduces themselves and greets each other which makes it even better, I use to think it was like that because I was new, but six months later the vibe has not changed one bit. The BJJ classes are taught by top notch instructors who are super detailed in their techniques, very helpful, and always make sure every student is doing the drill properly and safely. Safety is a huge factor at SBG which I love, usually being the smallest guy at oth
This is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu place you have been looking for. You won’t find a place more professional run! Marco the head instructor has great Jiu Jitsu and regularly trains with Rickson Gracie. The people in his gym are inviting and ready to help others. Their kids program is very popular and features multiple coaches per session to make sure everyone gets lots of attention. Last but not least it’s the largest facility in the area dedicated to BJJ and they keep it impeccably clean unlike many other gyms in this martial art. Don’t bother with other places, go to this gym and join today.
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 overtime. I would highly recommend whoever is looking for a BJJ class and a good community to raise their kids to learn martial arts to come to SBG.
I've been training here for over 6 months now, and it's an amazing place. I was training for a few years back in Massachusetts before I moved to Pasadena, and of all of the gyms I tried, this one was my favorite! The coaches are great teachers and provide detailed explanations of techniques. The classmates are fun and kind, but also super hardworking and will make you work really hard during training and sparring. I'm constantly trying to recruit my friends to come train with me because of how much I enjoy training here.
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 husband found this gym first and gained passion for it immediately, then he joined our son, and even convinced me too! Never have we ever enjoyed working out as much as we do now. Shout out to coach Marco for running such an amazing gym, and having a fantastic team of coaches!
SBG SoCal is at 603 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA. Call (626) 683-9978 to confirm class times or book a trial.
SBG SoCal doesn't publish pricing. Pasadena BJJ typically runs $150-$250/month for unlimited. They offer a free trial so you can test the room first.
Kids BJJ, Little Kids (3-6), Competition Team, Judo, Self-Defense, MMA.
Head instruction is led by Marco.
Beginners are welcome. Use the trial class to watch a fundamentals or all-levels session and meet the coach before signing up. No experience or gear needed for your first class at most Pasadena gyms.
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