Matadero Jiu Jitsu

220 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870

map220 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870

About

Matadero Jiu Jitsu offers Jiu Jitsu classes for kids and adults, with separate kid programs that use techniques along with interactive drills and games. The academy also offers several different adult programs for fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced levels that can be adapted to each person’s fitness and experience. In addition, Matadero Jiu Jitsu runs a women’s self-defense class, including a free weekly session.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Adult morning classes run Monday through Friday from 6:00am–7:00am and Saturday from 9:00am–10:00am; kids’ classes run Monday through Friday from 6:00pm–7:15pm and Saturday from 10:00am–11:00am; adult evening classes run Monday through Friday from 7:15pm–8:45pm; a women’s class meets at 11:00am on Saturday; open mat times are also available.
• Price: Unlimited Classes. Law Enforcement Discounts. Family Package Discounts. Adult: Enrollment $60 fee waived with new gi purchase; 12 month contract $160/m; 6 month contract $175/m; month to month $185/m. Kids (5–12 yrs old): Enrollment $60 fee waived with new gi purchase; 12 month contract $135/m; 6 month contract $145/m; month to month $155/m.

The Matadero Jiu Jitsu academy features a team of dedicated, highly skilled coaches with extensive experience in both competition and teaching, including Coach Noe, Coach Brian, and Coach Ben. The academy states that it believes in the transformative power of Jiu Jitsu, helping individuals build confidence, discipline, and physical fitness while learning practical and effective self-defense techniques. The program highlights values of mental strength, discipline, respect, accountability, and responsibility within the kids’ program. Families can claim a free week trial, and tuition includes an unlimited classes option, with law enforcement and family package discounts. No experience is needed to start, and participants are asked to bring determination and a white gi. Every Saturday morning, the academy offers a free women’s self-defense class that is open to all gyms and women seeking practical skills.

Last updated July 26, 2026.

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