Serving Rancho Santa Margarita
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Near
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
One parkway, one turn, real Gracie-lineage Jiu Jitsu — kids, teens and adult classes a short drive from Rancho Santa Margarita.
From Rancho Santa Margarita To The Mats
Down Santa Margarita Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita is separated from us by little more than Santa Margarita Parkway. Head southwest, cross into Mission Viejo near the Los Alisos junction, turn onto Trabuco Road, and you are at 26861 Trabuco Road #H. It is a surface-street drive the whole way — no I-5, no 241 toll.
RSM is a young city with an unusually high number of school-age kids and a culture built around its lake, parks and youth sports leagues. Jiu Jitsu tends to appeal to the families who have already cycled through team sports and want something individual, technical and useful — a sport where the child competes against last week's version of themselves.
Adults from RSM typically land in the later evening classes after work. If you have never wrestled or trained a martial art, that is the norm here: most people walk in with zero background, and the first month is about learning to move, breathe and stay calm rather than winning anything.
Why Rancho Santa Margarita Trains Here
What You Get On Our Mats
Youth and teen programs that stick
RSM kids get structure, respect and progressive skill work — the pieces that keep them coming back for years.
6th degree black belt instruction
Professor Marcelo "Bob" Lucena teaches every level personally, from first-day beginners to competitors.
Ralph Gracie affiliate curriculum
A direct line to the Gracie family's Jiu Jitsu, without driving to Los Angeles or San Diego for it.
A commute that survives real life
A short parkway drive means Tuesday-and-Thursday training actually happens all year.
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
Rancho Santa Margarita FAQ
What is the fastest route from Rancho Santa Margarita?
Santa Margarita Parkway heading southwest is the standard run — it drops you into Mission Viejo near Los Alisos, and from there Trabuco Road takes you straight to suite H. No toll road required.
Do a lot of RSM families train here?
Yes. Rancho Santa Margarita is one of the neighboring cities we serve most, largely because the parkway drive is short and our weeknight classes start at 4:00 PM.
Is parking free at the academy?
It is. The plaza on Trabuco Road has open surface parking directly in front of the mats, so pickup and drop-off take seconds.
26861 Trabuco Road #H, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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