I'm entirely new to not just jiu jitsu, but martial arts as a whole. Found this gym via Yelp and…read moreCoach Chris was very welcoming with regards to just coming in, trying it out for a few weeks, and seeing how I like it. (probably with regards to how I deal with contact and all that) Experience thus far has been great. Everyone is very supportive, Coach Chris is ultra passionate about BJJ, and the class sizes are small enough for more attention to detail and more time spent practicing and sparring. And on top of that, it's a great workout. Parking is a cinch, and adult classes are Mondays and Thursdays. Just message them on their Facebook page if you have any questions and they'll reply promptly.

Great school, coach Chris is very personable. Small classes so you get lots of one on one attention…read morefrom the coaches. The classes are geared for the beginner and advanced students, followed by 30 minutes of optional sparring after each class. Kids classes are awesome, they have a great atmosphere. Month to month no contracts, which is great, the month to month is extremely affordable compared to most BJJ schools. Also, there are discounts for multiple family members.

This academy is for both competition athletes and people wanting to start their jiu-jitsu journey…read more Come and experience it for yourself.

So much good stuff ,where to begin.Staff is welcoming and kind. They are present and they alternate…read morethroughout the week to get different approaches to techniques. Teaching modern jiu jitsu while patiently going over details. Aside from adults class they have children class and woman's class. Mat space is small but coaches work around it by rotational training. Tons of Parking space behind gym, which I've see mall security pass through for safety check. Come join and be part of the growing community at Flow State.

Had the pleasure to work with Raf and Micky during open gym. It was amazing to see all ages meet…read moreand have fun together. The place itself is modern and clean. The team is communicative and organize. Thank you Ukiyo team for an awesome time!

We live a few cities away... And there's a bjj gym right down the street from our neighborhood and…read moreeven a few more in between, BUT Ukiyo is our "home." Before my wife and I ever got pregnant, we always knew our little one would be in bjj. Fast forward to present day, our little girl is now 4yo, and we found our home gym here. Right away we immediately connected with Raf and Mickey. They are the sweetest people. And they made our little girl and us feel safe and right at home. We feel so comfortable here and can't help but it feel that our family circle just got bigger. For myself, I have been in and out of bjj for the last 15 years and really haven't stepped on the mat for the last 6-7 years. My wife was actually the one that found this wonderful place from a Facebook post and after reaching out and meeting R&M, we knew that it was only right this is where I was going to pick up where I left off and step back into my jiu jitsu journey. 15 years ago, I started in a gi, went into more no-gi, and now come full circle back into the gi and tradition. The dojo itself is beautiful and all the adult students we've met are also so welcoming. Mickey's taste def shows in the overall aesthetics and is on point holding things behind the scenes and planning all the fun events. Raf's teachings are very clear, concise and have real depth which you definitely can see comes from a place of passion and long love and history with the art. It is an honor to be a student under him. The other kids in the younger classes are all so good with our baby girl. After her first class, she couldn't stop talking about all her new "friends." The modest size of the dojo and number of students encourages a more intimate learning enviroment and greater level of intimacy and respect. There is no ego here. Everyone and the overall energy here is so wholesome and feels more about cultivating the art, tradition well as a community. Needless to say, we are so happy to have found family in Ukiyo Academy. OSS! p.s. we love this place!

We've had such a positive experience with this academy and highly recommend it to any parent…read moreconsidering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for their kids. What makes this place special is the culture the coaches have created -- it's encouraging, respectful and very warm. Coaches Edson, Ethan, and Tristan are outstanding with the kids. They are patient, attentive, and truly invested in every student's development. My child really looks forward to class because the coaches make it a fun environment. The academy teaches kids how to stay calm under pressure, work through difficult moments, and keep trying even when something feels hard. Those lessons carry far beyond the mats and will make a difference in the real world. Sometimes, we even have Professor Carrao teach the kids a move or two so it's a real treat! The instruction is excellent, the environment is positive, and the sense of community is amazing! This academy is doing a fantastic job developing strong, respectful, and confident kids while teaching high-level Jiu-Jitsu. We're incredibly grateful for this amazing academy!

Over the past year, our son has been attending Eagle Rock Jujitsu, and the experience has been…read morenothing short of incredible. Through the art of jujitsu, he's learned so much more than just self-defense--he's gained confidence, discipline, focus, and resilience. It's been amazing to watch his growth both on and off the mat. The coaches (Edson, Tristan and, Ethan) at Eagle Rock Jujitsu have played a huge role in this journey. Their dedication to the development of each child is evident in every class. They're patient, supportive, and always push the kids to be their best--not just as athletes, but as individuals. Professor Carrão has created a warm, welcoming environment that extends far beyond the training mats. His academy is a place where children and families feel seen, supported, and part of a larger community. It's a rare and special thing. I see you, Bobby! We feel incredibly lucky to have such a top-tier jujitsu academy right here in Eagle Rock, bordering Highland Park. Our hope is that our son continues his jujitsu journey well into adulthood under the guidance and mentorship of Professor Carrão and his amazing team!

Professor Carlos and Coach Julie are great instructors! I decided to try Gomez Jiu-Jitsu as a 38th…read morebirthday present to myself to see if I could get into shape, learn self defense, and try to challenge myself to be a more confident person. It's been an amazing 3 months! I'm still learning and slowly gaining confidence, but I'm happy to be with such a great academy and good group of folks! The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too. Professor Carlos is friendly and an engaging instructor, and teaches in a very technical and precise way. He likes to emphasize the self defense aspect of Jiu-jitsu (which is awesome) and comes from a great Jiu-Jitsu lineage. Coach Julie is a constant force, patient and a very clear instructor. What a great team! If you are feeling nervous to try it out, just come to the beginner fundamentals class on Thursday nights! I think you'll realize that most students are just regular every day people trying to learn step by step. Big Thank you to Professor Carlos, Coach Julie, and all the folks at Gomez Jiu-Jitsu Academy!

I took a level 1 firearm retention workshop with Carlos and left feeling more comfortable and…read moreconfident with handling my firearm. Really happy about that! Would highly recommend.

Just changed locations! Still in South Pasadena with the same great staff & coaches. Coach Brian…read moreteaches the 4 year class and is so great with the kids. There's ample parking out back & new paint job outside with the same familiar clean black & white design. Inside has nice lighting and is surprisingly very cool on a hot day. Excited to see what changes come with this location compared to the last one.

There are a lot of different Jiu-Jitsu gyms out there, but Kaizen is a newer gym with a unique…read moreapproach to the smaller details which translate into a huge difference in technique. The word Kaizen itself means continuous improvement; it's not about ego or brute strength. The instructors here have created a conscientious and intentional culture that is welcoming for all people, men, women and, children, all shapes and sizes. Also, the mats are exceptionally clean!

Excellent self-defense, I had two children in their classroom. Age 5 and 7 years old…read more I love the outfits as well and it's very clean.

Amazing place to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense. I have been consistently taking the…read morewomen's self defense classes on Monday at 10am with Professor Adi and Coach Elizabeth and have to share with you all that my confidence in myself has improved. I feel I'm able to protect myself much more due to this class. Finding a community filled with ladies has also been a big bonus! Super safe, super fun place with knowledgeable teachers .

My younger sister is blind, so my parents catered to whatever she wanted. She wanted martial arts…read morelessons and found this hole in the wall which wasn't too far from our home. I tagged along and I'm glad I did. That was one of the most changing moments of my life. I met coach Dan and a few of the other guys that soon became my jiu jitsu family. Coach Dan. Man. I loved his slight accent, his morales, the way he knew where he stood. Being 16 years old and impressionable, he really helped mold me into the young lady I am today. He was never in it for the money. He coaches because he loves it. Definitely the BEST training you could get. He's hands down the best coach. The way he teaches and takes time with every student. His knowledge and years of experience. Starting jiu jitsu here was great. Stay loyal. Stay hungry to learn. You put in the hard work and enthusiasm, coach will help you progress. *flow with the go* Love, The tiny girl who walked in and didn't know what the fuck she was doing, but she loved it. - Geny

Great school that provides an excellent learning environment for it's students. Dan Howard is the…read morebest instructor I could ever ask for, he is strict and will not let little errors in technique slide, but at the same time provides encouragement for his students to succeed. Dan has many sayings at his school, one of which is to leave your ego at the door, which every student at the school practices. Promotions in belt ranking will not come quickly or easily at this school, as they shouldn't, Dan emphasizes mastery of the basic fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and will not promote you until he truly feels you are ready.

I wanted to reach out and share my experience with 10th Planet Palmdale, as my daughter has been…read moretaking Jiu-Jitsu classes there for the past five months. I have seen such a positive change in her; she is both physically and mentally stronger than she has ever been. She has learned a great deal of technique along with vital life-saving self-defense skills. Coach Jimmy is hands down the best coach. He gets to know all the kids one-on-one and truly understands what each of them is capable of achieving. There are many other amazing coaches there as well who know all the kids by name, and the coach-to-student ratio is perfect. I would definitely recommend bringing your child or even yourself to any of the classes they have to offer. You will not be disappointed!

This gym is by far the best in the AV. The mats are super clean so you know you won't be going home…read morewith a 3rd arm growing out of your chest (seriously, they are sticklers regarding hygiene). The instruction is high level from experienced instructors. The members are a family who will only push you to get better on and off the mats, and you'll be a much more civilized savage. What can I say, if you want to get the best no-gi training from a system that is proven to work, look no further and train with the best!

The Yard and Yoshi are excellent. This review will hopefully be helpful as an update to how class…read moreis run (since class has changed a little). First my background: I've trained Muay Thai for two years (first time was in April of 2022). I've trained at 7 gyms: FLMT (Florida Muay Thai , OC MT, Team Oyama, Classic Fight Team, Rising Suns Thai Boxing, NELA Combat Fitness, and Boxing Works. My home gym for the last year was Boxing Works under the instruction of Coach Bryan Popejoy, where I trained 3-4 days a week and did one on ones once a week for about 3 month. I would've stayed there however I recently moved to Northeast LA (Highland Park) and the drive to Torrence for BW was too much (about an hour to an hour and a half drive there and 40 minutes on the way home). Whereas the Yard is a 6-minute drive from me with ample sessions. Second, class style: Classes are Monday through Friday: 8-9:30, 10-11:30, 4-5:30, and 6-7:30pm and then two sparring classes on Saturday from 9-10:30 and 11-12:30. As far as I'm aware, Yoshi teaches each class and he does an excellent job. At other gyms, I feel much more advanced then I do at the Yard. Lots of basic bad habits that I got into are getting fine-tuned and corrected. A typical class is organized in four parts: (1) Cardio: A five minute round of jump ropes and then a 30 minute cardio session where we jog, sprint, do knees, teep across the mats. (2) Bagwork We then do several rounds of shadow boxing where Yoshi will make small adjustments to our form. From there, we all go on the heavy bags and practice whatever we want to work on for several rounds while Yoshi works one on one with us on pad/mitwork. This is where I think the Yard shines. If you go to a class with few students, you are essentially getting a free one on one. When you're not working one on one with Yoshi, you are working the bag. (3): Drills/Sparring From there, we work on a specific technique through partner drills and then light technical sparring. Yoshi is very attentive as he goes around and makes adjustments and suggestions. On Fridays the technique is clinch focused; which is really great. Many gyms in Southern California lack emphasis on the clinch. (4): Burnout/core work: We end with 3 minutes of ab/core work and then a minute plank. Sometimes we will burnout with skip knees on the bag. Overall: An excellent choice. I can't speak to how it would be for a beginner, as I came with two-years of experience. I imagine it would be a great place to start. Potential cons: I do not see people doing drills on thai pads (where one partner holds pads and the other hits). Typically, a Muay Thai class is 1 hour. At the Yard, it is 1.5 hours. Which means its a little more demanding. At this point, I cannot train every day even if my schedule allowed it because my body and cardio is just too shot. I imagine with time, that'll change.

I dropped in twice. First time I didn't stay for any training as the instructor said he wouldn't be…read moreinvolved that day. He said that was typical for weekends. Came back on a weekday and stayed for training... he was barely involved in training that day. I understand how someone might think he is rude but I wouldn't go that far, really he just comes off as checked-out and not interested in his gym / business. The session is about 1/3rd combat sport related. The other 2/3rds is light cardio drills you can do in your own home. The other attendees are more willing to help and with that I would say this place serves more of a sparring club than a serious training gym.