Chris Holdsworth's Jiu Jitsu Academy
YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE — BEGINNERS WELCOME IN ORANGEVALE →

ORANGEVALE, CA · TUF 18 CHAMPION

TRAIN WITH A UFC VETERAN. START AS A BEGINNER.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing for adults and kids, coached by Chris Holdsworth. No experience or fitness level needed.

ADULT JIU-JITSU
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★★★★★ 5.0 · 108 reviews | No experience needed
TUF 18 CHAMPION 4TH-DEGREE BLACK BELT 20+ YEARS TEACHING ★★★★★ 108 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

THE PROGRAMS

FIND WHERE YOU START.

Every program moves at your pace, from your very first day on the mats to advanced training with a UFC veteran.

The Holdsworth Jiu Jitsu team in gis in front of the academy logoA packed no-gi class watching a technique demonstration in Orangevale■ FLAGSHIP PROGRAM

ADULTS

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

Our flagship. A clear path from your first day to advanced training — Gi, No-Gi, or both.

YOUR TRACK

WHO IT'S FOR
Brand new, or coming back after a long break. No experience or fitness level needed.You know the basics and want to build a real game.Experienced grapplers who want high-level detail.
WHERE YOU START
Fundamentals (Gi, technique only) — Mon, Tue, Thu at 5:30 PM.Gi and No-Gi classes at 6:30 PM, plus 10 AM classes Mon, Wed, Fri.Any Gi or No-Gi class, plus Saturday 10 AM No-Gi.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Core positions, escapes and submissions step by step. No sparring until you are ready.Technique chains, positional sparring and live rounds with partners at every level.Fighter-level detail from a UFC veteran and black belt staff, with harder rounds.
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Chris Holdsworth throwing a high kick in kickboxing trainingADULTS · STRIKING

HOLDSWORTH STRIKING SYSTEMS

Kickboxing from a UFC veteran: punches, kicks, footwork, defense and serious cardio.

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Two smiling girls in white gis at the academyKIDS · AGES 6–14

KIDS JIU-JITSU

Confidence, focus and anti-bullying skills in a safe, structured class.

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Coach Chris holding pads for a young student in kids striking classKIDS · STRIKING

KIDS STRIKING

Pad work, footwork and fitness that burns energy the right way.

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INSIDE HOLDSWORTH

STEP ONTO THE MATS BEFORE YOU STEP IN.

Real classes, real coaches, and real people who started on day one just like you.

Chris Holdsworth showing a technique in a blue gi
COACH CHRIS BREAKS IT DOWN
Coach showing a throw to a young student
KIDS TAKEDOWNS
Two training partners smiling during a no-gi roll
NO-GI ROUNDS
Two students practicing kickboxing technique
STRIKING SYSTEMS
Two students drilling a single-leg defense in gis
DRILLING THE DETAILS
Kids practicing striking in pairs
KIDS STRIKING
Teen student drilling a kick with a coach
TEENS WELCOME
Coach holding focus mitts for a young boxer
PAD WORK

HOW IT WORKS

WALKING IN IS THE HARDEST PART.

Everybody's nervous before their first class. Even me, before my first one in 2005.

01

SEND US A QUICK MESSAGE

Takes a minute. We'll text you back, ask what you're looking for, and find a class that fits your schedule.

02

SHOW UP. WE'VE GOT THE REST.

A coach meets you at the door, shows you around, and walks you through every move. No one's getting thrown around on day one.

03

COME BACK NEXT WEEK

That's honestly the whole secret. Kids $149/mo · Adults $175/mo, and you'll be surprised how fast it clicks.

CLAIM MY FREE CLASS →★★★★★ 108 five-star reviews · No experience needed

WHY HOLDSWORTH

WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE.
A WELCOMING PLACE TO START.

Learn from UFC veteran and Ultimate Fighter champion Chris Holdsworth, with clear instruction, approachable fundamentals, and a team that helps you grow from your first class.

TUF 18 ULTIMATE FIGHTER CHAMPION Chris won The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 and competed in the UFC. Explore his career & record →
4TH° BLACK BELT Build your skills with step-by-step instruction from 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Chris Holdsworth.
BEGINNER START WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS You don’t need experience to belong here. Learn essential movements and techniques, ask questions, and build confidence at your own pace.
6 DAYS CLASSES MONDAY–SATURDAY Find time to train with morning, after-school, and evening options. View the class schedule →
COACHING CLEAR INSTRUCTION. PURPOSEFUL TRAINING. From your first class to competition preparation, understand what you’re learning and how to apply it.
COMMUNITY HEAR DIRECTLY FROM OUR MEMBERS Read what students and parents say about the coaching, classes, and atmosphere. Read our Google reviews →

READY TO GIVE IT A TRY? Book your free trial and meet the team →

Chris Holdsworth in the Octagon holding his trophies after winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 18

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

CHRIS HOLDSWORTH

The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 champion, UFC veteran and 4th-degree black belt. He earned his blue belt as a teenager in 2005 — now he teaches that same path, one detail at a time.

Chris Holdsworth receiving his blue belt in 2005Blue belt day, May 2005.
UFC CAREER & RECORD →
★★★★★
“THERE ARE FIVE OF US IN MY FAMILY, AND WE JOINED THIS ACADEMY. GREAT INSTRUCTION, AND EVERYONE IS SO KIND AND WELCOMING!”

Kat Salgado · Google review

★★★★★
“The atmosphere is welcoming, the instruction is clear and beginner-friendly.”
Valentin Malinovskiy
★★★★★
“The instruction is top-tier. Chris and the coaches break things down clearly and focus on details that actually matter.”
Tristan Fitzpatrick
Students laughing together on the matsKids class group photo with Coach ChrisAdult students in blue and white gis in front of the academy logoThree training partners smiling after class
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VISIT THE ACADEMY

ORANGEVALE, CA

8940 Greenback Ln, Ste 140
Orangevale, CA 95662
Minutes from Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Folsom.

A full adult class warming up on the mats at Holdsworth Jiu Jitsu in Orangevale

YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE

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Kids $149/mo · Adults $175/mo after your free trial. We'll text you within one business day.

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