BJJ in Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda, in the northeast corner of Orange County, carries 2 BJJ academies including one nationally recognized name. Tinguinha Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy — run by Romulo "Tinguinha" Barral, known as "Home of the Spider Guard" — has promoted over 35 black belts and is one of the most competition-credentialed academies in Southern California. Tinguinha's spider guard instructional work reaches a global audience, giving this Yorba Linda / Anaheim Hills location a profile well beyond its zip code.

AP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the second local option, offering a more recreational-oriented program. Yorba Linda borders Anaheim Hills and Placentia; the 91 Freeway puts Anaheim's 7 academies within 15 minutes. Expect $130–$180/mo for adult unlimited.