Serving Lake Forest
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Near
Lake Forest, CA
Real Gracie-lineage Jiu Jitsu for kids, teens and adults — a short drive from Lake Forest, on Trabuco Road in Mission Viejo.
From Lake Forest To The Mats
Five Minutes Down Trabuco Road
If you live in Lake Forest, the academy is closer than most people expect. From the El Toro Road corridor you simply head southeast on Trabuco Road and you're at 26861 Trabuco Road #H in a matter of minutes; from the western side of the city, the I-5 south to the Trabuco exit is usually the quickest run. Because Lake Forest sits directly north of us, there is no canyon drive and no toll road involved — just a straight neighborhood commute.
That matters more than it sounds. Lake Forest is a city built around its sports parks and youth leagues, and parents there are already used to weekday practices. Jiu Jitsu slips into the same rhythm: school pickup, a short drive over the city line, one hour on the mats, home for dinner. Plenty of our Lake Forest students train two or three evenings a week precisely because the drive never becomes the reason to skip.
Why Lake Forest Trains Here
What You Get On Our Mats
Classes for the whole family
Kids, teens and adults each get their own mat time, so a Lake Forest family can train on the same trip instead of driving twice.
Taught by a 6th degree black belt
Professor Marcelo "Bob" Lucena leads the room himself — an IBJJF champion from adult through masters divisions.
Ralph Gracie affiliate mats
You train real Gracie-lineage Jiu Jitsu without leaving South Orange County, five minutes from home.
An easy weeknight drive
Trabuco Road and El Toro Road keep you off the freeway, so class fits between homework and dinner.
Training Hours
When To Come In
- Mon – Fri
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Saturday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Sunday
Closed
See the full mat breakdown on our class schedule or browse the kids, teens and adult programs.
Getting Here
Lake Forest FAQ
How long does it take to get here from Lake Forest?
For most Lake Forest neighborhoods it's only a few minutes by car. Coming from the El Toro Road side, follow Trabuco Road southeast; from the west end of the city, the I-5 south to the Trabuco exit is the fastest run.
Where do I park for my first class?
We're in a plaza right on Trabuco Road with free surface parking in front of suite H. Park, walk in, and someone will meet you at the front desk — no need to circle the block.
What's the best class time if I'm coming after work?
Weeknight classes run from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so you can leave Lake Forest after work and still make a full session. Saturday mornings are popular with families who prefer a weekend schedule.
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Lake Forest families: your first class is free. Grab a spot, show up in comfortable clothes, and we'll take care of the rest.
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