Welcome to
Renzo Gracie Pasadena

What to expect

Nervous? Don’t worry. It’s natural to feel a little nervous about trying something new. You’ll be stepping into safe and welcoming training environment designed to support the needs of beginners.

During class, you won’t need to memorize complicated steps or perform moves that require special athleticism. You’ll be able to learn, explore, and play at your own pace.

Read on for a guide to getting ready for your first day.

Getting Ready at Home

You will be able to borrow a uniform (called a “gi”) for your first class. The uniform consists of a jacket, pants, and belt.

Before leaving home, make sure that you are wearing clothing that is appropriate to have on underneath the uniform.

We recommend a t-shirt on top (long sleeve or short sleeve is ok, but no sleeveless shirts or tank tops). Please make sure that your shirt has full torse coverage. On bottom you can wear leggings or shorts.

For safety, please make sure that clothing does not have zippers, pockets, or buttons.

During the lesson, you will be barefoot on the mats with no socks.

Long hair must be tied back securely. Please remove all make-up, jewelry, and watches, and make sure finger- and toenails are trimmed short before you arrive.

We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated. No other equipment is necessary.

Arriving at Renzo Gracie Pasadena

We are located at 464 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101.

There is metered street parking around the school. For more information about additional parking options, see our parking guide here.

Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes early on your first day, so you have enough time to get fitted with a uniform and changed before class begins.

Submit your waiver online before arrival.

Your first Class

The Gi Mastery class is one-hour long, followed by up to an hour of sparring time. During the class, you will be partnered up with another student and guided through a series of Jiu Jitsu “games.”

Through these games, you will start to develop real grappling skills such as: how to take the fight to the ground, how to use your body to control another person, and how to escape when someone is trying to control you.

You will become familiar with how to get to the safest, most dominant positions you can be in a fight.

Be ready to get a great workout and have fun!

Enrollment

After your trial class, you will meet with the manager to discuss enrollment. We will go over your membership options and answer any questions.

The enrollment process takes 10-15 minutes.

Please be prepared to stay after your first session to complete enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are located at 464 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101.

    There is metered street parking available for $1.25/hour on & around our block.

    If you would prefer to park in a structure or lot, you can make use of one of the parking options described in our parking guide.

  • You will be wearing a uniform (called a “gi”) for your Free Trial Class. You will be able to borrow one from us for your first day.

    You can wear comfortable athletic clothing to have on underneath the gi. We recommend a t-shirt on top (short or long-sleeve, but not sleeveless) and shorts or leggings / compression wear on bottom.

    For safety, please make sure that your clothing does not have any zippers, pockets, or buttons.

    You will be barefoot on the mats, with no socks.

  • We recommend bringing water to stay hydrated. No other equipment is necessary.

  • Please be sure that your finger- and toenails are trimmed short for safety. Clothing should be clean and odor-free. Please also remove any makeup, jewelry, and watches, and make sure that long hair is tied back securely before participating in class.

  • Membership is month-to-month. There are no long-term contracts. We offer multiple flexible membership options, based on which courses you want to access and how frequently you plan to train.

    We recommend that beginners start out by training once per week. Access to the Gi Mastery course begins at $180/month.