Our story

A family on
the mats.

A competition moment with The Collaborative

The Collaborative Bakersfield Gracie Allegiance Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial arts school—it's a family, a community, and a dream built together. Founded by a family of six, including first responders and veterans, our passion for Jiu-Jitsu has grown into a place where people connect on and off the mats.

With 15 years of experience, we blend the technical foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with collaboration, adaptability, and community. We believe Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone—regardless of age, experience, size, or background.

Here, we celebrate the first-day white belt just as much as the hard-earned black belt. We learn from every challenge and stand beside one another through every step of the journey.

Train. Grow. Collaborate.