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San Diego, California
Friday pre-dawn open mat at San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (San Marcos location).
San Diego, California
Friday morning open mat at 10th Planet San Diego. Listed on the schedule as 'All Levels — Open Rolls' (10th Planet terminology for an instructor-free rolling block). Ages 16+.
San Diego, California
Friday late-morning open mat (gi & no-gi) at San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (San Marcos location).
San Diego, California
Friday evening open mat at Studio 33 (Bonita).
San Diego, California
Women-only open mat at Sagaz Jiu Jitsu, led by Alê Moss. Friday evenings, $20 drop-in (3-month experience minimum).
San Diego, California
Friday evening 'Big Matt's Open Mat' at Sagaz Jiu Jitsu — gi and no-gi welcome, led by Matt Chiriboga. $20 drop-in (3-month experience minimum).
Saturday
San Diego, California
Weekly Saturday open mat at Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ. Free for members; $25 drop-in fee for non-members. Dress code enforced — white Atos gi only with Atos rash guard underneath (rentals available).
San Diego, California
Weekly Saturday open mat at 99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ. Drop-in policy not stated on schedule page.
Chula Vista, California
Saturday open mat at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Chula Vista. Listed on the schedule PDF as 'OPEN MAT 11am - 1pm' under Saturday / Mat 1.
Solana Beach, California
Weekly Saturday open mat at Studio 540 — listed as 'OPEN MAT – ALL LEVELS' on the schedule. Studio 540 offers both jiu jitsu and Muay Thai.
Poway, California
Saturday open mat at 10th Planet Poway. Clearly labeled 'OPEN MAT' on the published class schedule.
San Diego, California
Saturday open mat at Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego (Mira Mesa). Listed as 'OPEN MAT (Mat 1)' on the schedule.
San Diego, California
Weekly Saturday open mat at The Arena. Listed on the schedule as 'Open Mat Jiu Jitsu'. Drop-in policy not posted publicly.
Del Mar, California
Saturday no-gi open mat at Surfight BJJ. Open to drop-ins from any school. $20 per session.
Sunday
San Diego, California
Sunday morning open mat at Studio 33 (Bonita).
San Diego, California
Sunday open mat (labeled 'Sunday Jiu Jitsu') at Victory MMA & Fitness. Posted on the gym's printed schedule as 'Free for Locals.'
San Diego, California
Weekly Sunday open mat at 99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ. Two-hour block.
San Diego, California
Sunday open mat at 10th Planet San Diego. Listed on the schedule as 'All Levels — Open Rolls' (10th Planet terminology for an instructor-free rolling block). Ages 16+.
San Diego, California
Weekly Sunday open mat at Legion American Jiu Jitsu HQ. Open to visitors of all belt levels; rolling experience required (minimum age 16). Has run continuously since 2019, including major holidays. Typical attendance 75–125, roughly 60/40 no-gi vs. gi.
San Diego, California
Sunday open mat at Sagaz Jiu Jitsu — labeled 'Open to Public, All Levels' on the calendar. $20 drop-in (3-month experience minimum per the academy's drop-in policy).
Wednesday
Del Mar, California
Wednesday gi open mat at Surfight BJJ. Open to drop-ins from any school. $20 per session ($10 upgrade for full day).