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MISSION GRAPPLING CLUB

Train with a mission

Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling
in San Marcos, CA

High-quality training for kids, teens, and adults. No experience needed.

A purposeful approach to grappling

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Classes

Ages 16+

Adult Jiu-Jitsu

Gi, No-Gi, Fundamentals, Women's Classes, CLA, and Open Mat

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Ages 11–15

Teen Jiu-Jitsu

Gi, No-Gi, Competition Prep, Open Mat

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Ages 7–10

Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Gi, No-Gi, Competition Prep, Open Mat

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Ages 11+

Teen Wrestling

Wrestling fundamentals, technique, and live training

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Ages 5–6

Kids Wrestling

Movement, coordination, and wrestling fundamentals

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Morning. Midday. Evening. Weekends.

Training that fits your schedule

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Never trained before?

That's completely fine

Your first class doesn’t need to be intimidating. No previous grappling experience is required, and you don’t need to be in great shape before you start.

New to Jiu-Jitsu? Start with Fundamentals.

Our Fundamentals class is designed to give beginners a comfortable introduction to the core positions, movements, and techniques of Jiu-Jitsu before building into the rest of our classes.

  • No experience required
  • No need to get in shape first
  • Comfortable workout clothes are fine for your first class

Come in, meet the coaches, and we’ll help you get started.

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Train with purpose

More than just showing up and rolling

Our training combines Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, judo, and modern no-gi with a goal-oriented approach designed to help students understand what they’re working on and continue progressing. For newer students, our Fundamentals class provides a structured place to build that foundation.

Purposeful training · Well-rounded grappling · Individual progress

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Women's Jiu-Jitsu

Train alongside other women in a welcoming, focused environment, whether you're brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or looking for dedicated women's training.

Women's No-Gi

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 5:00 PM

Free Women's Intro to Jiu-Jitsu

Saturdays · 10:00 AM · Ages 15+ · No experience needed

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Coaches

Coaching built around how people learn

Led by Adam Schmaltz, a Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt with more than 20 years of training experience, our coaching team brings together a range of backgrounds, teaching styles, and specialties

Meet the coaches
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What our members say

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “Top-tier instruction, high quality training partners, and a very welcoming gym culture & community.”

    Linus L. Google Reviews

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “I’ve wrestled for years and been a member of several different BJJ gyms, but I’ve never received better instruction than here.”

    Joe D. Google Reviews

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “My training has never felt so purposeful.”

    Alexandra D. Google Reviews
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On the mats

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Your first class is free

1322 E Mission Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069

No experience needed. Come see the gym, meet the coaches, and try a class.

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