Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Elk Grove, United States.

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Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Elk Grove, California, United States — one of 3 gyms in Elk Grove on the Mat Track directory. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on wazabjj.com and @waza_bjj.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

Free trialBeginnersKidsWomen'sOpen mat Mon

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Details

Elk Grove, California, United States

wazabjj.com

Head coach: Derek DiManno

Open since 2010

(916) 667-3575 @waza_bjj

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Class schedule · partial

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Mon

Open Mat05:30–06:30

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Adult Gi (All Levels)12:00–13:15

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:30–16:15

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:45–16:30

Adult No-Gi (Int. / Adv.)16:00–17:00

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)18:00–19:30

Adult Gi (Adv. / Beginner)18:30–19:45

Tue

Junior Level 1 (Ages 7-12)05:00–06:00

Open Mat05:30–06:30

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Adult Gi (All Levels)12:00–13:15

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:00–16:00

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:30–16:30

Junior Level 2 (Ages 7-16)16:00–17:00

Adult Gi (All Levels)18:00–19:15

Adult Gi (Adv. / Beginner)18:30–19:45

Wed

Open Mat05:30–06:30

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Adult No-Gi (All Levels)12:00–13:15

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:00–16:00

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:30–16:30

Junior Level 2 (Ages 7-16)16:00–17:00

Adult Gi (All Levels)18:00–19:15

Women's Only Adult Gi18:30–19:45

Thu

Junior Level 2 (Ages 7-16)05:00–06:00

Junior Level 1 (Ages 7-12)05:00–06:15

Open Mat05:30–06:30

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Adult Gi (All Levels)12:00–13:15

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:00–16:00

Little Samurai (Ages 4-6)15:30–16:30

Junior Level 1 (Ages 7-12)16:00–17:00

Adult Gi (All Levels)18:00–19:15

Fri

Jr. Level 2 (No-Gi) (Ages 7-16)05:00–05:45

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Open Mat12:00–13:00

Jr. Level 1 (No-Gi) (Ages 7-12)16:00–17:00

Adult Gi (Inter. / Beginner)18:00–19:15

Adult No-Gi (Int. / Adv.)21:00–22:00

Sat

Open Mat05:30–06:30

Adult Gi (All Levels)06:30–07:45

Open Mat10:00–11:00

Sun

Adult Gi (All Levels)17:30–18:45

Open Mat21:00–22:00

GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. Read from the timetable image on wazabjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

Derek DiMannoOwner/Head Instructorfourth degree black belt
John McCleanKids Program Head Instructor
Chris LeonardKids Program Instructor
Sean WrightAdult Program Instructor
Shilo BaccaAdult Program Instructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Yes. Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs beginner classes, such as “Adult Gi (Adv. / Beginner)”.
Does Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offer a free trial class?: Yes, Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Does Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have kids' classes?: Yes, Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs kids' classes for ages 4-16.
Does Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have women's classes?: Yes, Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs women's classes, such as “Women's Only Adult Gi”.
When are adult classes at Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs adult classes in the early morning (from 5am), at lunchtime, in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu train gi or no-gi?: Both. Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Wear a t-shirt and shorts you don't mind getting sweaty in, or a gi if you already own one. Loaner gis available. Wear flip flops for easy shoe removal. Show up at least 10 minutes early.
What does Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teach?: Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu covers sparring and competition training.