Los Angeles, California is not only renowned because of Hollywood, it is also a haven for Jiu Jitsu practitioners. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor who wants to improve your skills or a complete newbie, there are a wide range of gyms that would fit your preferences.
If you want to improve your overall health and learn some basic and advance self-defense techniques, below are some of the finest Jiu Jitsu academies and gyms in the City of Angels.
1. Cobrinha
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness offers a comprehensive training program catered for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
They offer a 4-week beginner course to build your foundation. For more advanced practitioners, they have advanced classes and an invite-only training for blue belt to black belt individuals. Take advantage of their No-Gi classes, kids and teen programs, as well as private classes for a more focused training session.
- (323) 931-9953
- 4929 Wilshire Blvd Ste 104 Los Angeles, CA 90010
Find them on Instagram @cobrinhabjjhq
2. Independent Jiu Jitsu
Here at Independent Jiu Jitsu, they focus on the overall well-being of the students. Aside from learning basic and advanced Jiu Jitsu techniques, they also focus on weight loss, stress reduction, increased self-confidence and a healthy self-image.
They offer kids and adult Jiu Jitsu programs. Try their Gi and No-Gi classes as well depending on your preference. If you want to try their training program, you can attend their trial class every day.
- (323) 333-0896
- 7901 Melrose Ave Ste 207-208 Los Angeles, CA 90046
Find them on Instagram @independent.jiujitsu
3. Like Water
Like Water was found in 2021, but don’t be deceived because in just 3 years, they managed to make a name for themselves in the crowded Los Angeles. With the leadership of third-degree Blackbelt Mauricio Antunes, they offered results-oriented training programs to help you improve your skills.
Before you commit, you can sign up for their free class. This is a good way to gauge the skills and teaching capabilities of their instructors.
- (323) 498-0183
- 5770 Melrose Ave Unit 205 Los Angeles, CA 90038
Find them on Instagram @likewaterjj
Other Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Gyms Worth Trying
The City of Angels is a big and crowded city so you can expect that it would have other Jiu Jitsu gyms and academies that offer the same quality of services as the three above. Here are some of them:
1. Won
2. 10th Planet
3. Renzo Gracie
4. Dynamix MMA
7. Kata
8. Echo Park
10. Gracie Barra
