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Backbone BJJ

Backbone BJJ

Corona, United States

Not managed on Matador yetJiu JitsuKickboxing

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Backbone BJJ is a small, family-run academy in Corona, California, teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. It is led by head coach Ryan Hester, a third-degree black belt who is also a doctor of physical therapy and who regularly competes in IBJJF and local open tournaments. The program covers adult gi and no-gi classes, a kids' BJJ program and a wrestling-flavored no-gi session, with kickboxing alongside. The gym is registered with the IBJJF and describes its aim as building a culture, community and family on the mats. New students are welcome to start with a free trial class.

Address
440 River Rd, Corona, CA 92878, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Kickboxing
Map showing Backbone BJJ

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF and IBJJF

Programmes

  • Kids classes

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class

Timetable this week

Monday

16:30Kickboxing
18:00Jiu Jitsu · No-Gi

Adults

Tuesday

17:00Kids BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

18:00Jiu Jitsu · Gi

Adults

Wednesday

16:30Kickboxing
18:00Jiu Jitsu · No-Gi

AdultsTakedowns

Thursday

17:00Kids BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

18:00Jiu Jitsu · Gi

Adults

Friday

16:30Kickboxing

Saturday

10:00Kids BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

11:00Jiu Jitsu

Adults

Coaches

  • Ryan Hester

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Sara Hester

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

  • Nolan Kistler

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue Belt

Contact

Instagram
@backbone_bjj

Questions about Backbone BJJ

Where is Backbone BJJ?

Backbone BJJ is at 440 River Rd, Corona, CA 92878, USA.

Which sports does Backbone BJJ teach?

Backbone BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.

Can I try Backbone BJJ before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Backbone BJJ is free.

When are the beginner classes at Backbone BJJ?

Backbone BJJ runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:30, Monday 18:00 and Tuesday 17:00.

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