Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense in Wildomar, CA
Real Confidence. Real Skills. A Room That Feels Safe.
Gi & No-Gi Training Available
If you’re looking for women’s self-defense, first: respect. You’re taking your safety seriously — and that matters.
Why BJJ Is So Effective for Women
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often called the “great equalizer” because it was designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to defeat a larger, stronger opponent. For women, this isn’t just a sport—it’s a vital life skill.
What You Will Learn:
Control Without Strength: Learn to use leverage and mechanics to control an attacker, rather than relying on brute force.
Escape the Worst Spots: Master practical escapes from grabs, pins, and bad positions where you are pinned underneath someone.
Composure: Learn to stay calm while someone resists—a skill that translates to high-stress situations in daily life.
Defend Without Striking: Neutralize a threat and stay safe without needing to get into a fistfight.
Real Confidence Because our training is “alive” and pressure-tested in a safe environment, you know the techniques actually work. This allows you to walk through life with real confidence—not false bravado.
A Safe, Respectful Culture
We know that walking into a martial arts gym can be daunting. We understand that many women avoid training because of valid concerns about intimidation, ego, roughness, or just “weird vibes.”
Not here. At Carlson Gracie Inland Valley, we have worked hard to build a training environment that is:
Friendly: You are a welcome member of the team from day one.
Professional: We take our instruction and your safety seriously.
Technically Focused: We prioritize leverage and technique over brute strength.
Zero-Ego: There is no room for showing off at the expense of others.
Deeply Respectful: Personal boundaries and safety are paramount.
In our classes, you will be coached, not pushed around.
What You’ll Learn
Skill, not chaos. A clear path from day one.
Our adult classes are designed to take the guesswork out of training. We don’t just throw you into the deep end; we follow a structured approach covering the full spectrum of Jiu Jitsu:
Core Positions: Master the hierarchy of positions, including Guard, Mount, Side Control, and Back Control.
Escapes & Reversals: Learn how to get out of bad spots and turn the tables on your opponent.
Sweeps & Takedowns: Learn how to get the fight to the ground and land in a dominant position.
Submissions: Joint locks and strangles are taught responsibly, with a focus on control and safety.
Live Rolling: We introduce sparring in a safe, progressive format, allowing you to test your skills without the risk of injury.
Complete Fundamentals: We offer training in both the traditional Gi (kimono) and No-Gi submission grappling.
Train With Tim Rennick - Day to Day
The quality of your training depends on who is leading the room. At Carlson Gracie Inland Valley, most of our adult BJJ classes are personally coached by Tim Rennick.
Tim brings a rare combination of credentials to the Wildomar area. He is a former Division-1 wrestler and a BJJ Black Belt World Champion. But what truly sets him apart is his teaching philosophy.
Tim is known for a relaxed, highly technical coaching style. He is respected in the community for building champions without hurting his team. He believes that the best way to improve is through:
Technical excellence + Safety + Care for training partners
Because Tim is on the mats every week, he ensures the culture stays true to these values. When you train here, you get access to high-level coaching without the “gym war” atmosphere that burns people out.
The Room You Want to Train In
Longevity is the goal. You can’t get better if you’re injured, and you won’t stick around if you hate the atmosphere.
That’s why we are a family gym, not a fight club.
We have built a room where beginners are protected and ego is left at the door. You’ll find coaches who know your name and training partners who genuinely want to see you improve.
Come see why our students stick with us for the long haul. This is Jiu Jitsu you can train for years.
Beginners Welcome
Thinking about trying BJJ but worried you aren’t ready? Let’s clear a few things up:
❌ Myth: I need to get in shape first.
❌ Myth: Everyone else will be an expert.
❌ Myth: I’m not tough enough.
✅ Reality: You don’t need to be “athletic.” We help you build fitness on the mats.
✅ Reality: You don’t need experience. Our program is designed for day-one beginners.
✅ Reality: You don’t need to be tough already. We build confidence, not bruises.
The Result: Most women start as complete beginners and surprise themselves with what they can do within weeks.
Come Try a Free Class
Your first class is on us.
No pressure, no contracts, just come see what it’s about.