Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is such a warm, welcoming place. The coaches are kind, helpful, and teach…read morepractical, real-world self-defense--especially for bullying situations. My child loves it. Being able to take down someone twice her size makes her feel so proud! Highly recommend to any parent looking to build confidence, discipline, and real life skills in their child.

I am in my 50s and an executive that wanted to try something new. I had obvious concerns due to my…read moreage and lack of conditioning over the years. I also cannot afford to get injured. I made the best decision of my life joining Gracie Beverly Hills. Owner and Head Instructor Mike is amazingly friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I have now been going for 1 1/2 years. Finding something you enjoy doing as you get older is not easy. I absolute love the learning and mental aspect of it. I have the ability to train anywhere, Mike and his team make everyone feel welcomed. There is NO weird intimidation or overly competitive vibe. It is a great community of people that love to learning Jiu Jtisu. If you are on the fence, just try a lesson. It could change your life :)!!!

I had a great experience training with Elliot! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and…read moreempowering. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and capable, no matter their skill level. His teaching style is clear, hands-on, and practical, focusing on real-life situations to help us feel more confident and prepared. What I loved most is his supportive and encouraging approach--he truly wants every woman to feel strong and safe. I walked away not just with valuable self-defense skills, but also with a newfound sense of empowerment. Highly recommend his classes to anyone looking to build confidence and personal safety! I was the type of person to go into freeze mode and lock up during tough situations, after taking his class, I'm more confident that I will react more quickly with the skills I've acquired. Ladies, don't wait on this one. Take the 4-hour much needed class for every woman!

I took, my two daughters and I to Elliott for his conscious defense class because I wanted to be…read moresure to do so before my oldest went off to college. I'm very glad I did-this class started with something I'd never thought about before, a question about what you'd be willing to do if faced with a situation where you needed to defend yourself physically from an attacker. The question is important because it was followed by learning all the techniques for doing so, and they essentially consist of doing things to another human being that I hope I will never be faced with having to do, to say the least (but look out if you try to attack me!). I have seen changes in my daughters and myself already, for example my oldest told me about her new habit of what she now does when she enters a dark parking garage at night. Thank you, Elliott, for imparting such a wealth of safety information to us.

TL;DR - This is an awesome karate dojo that caters to all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities…read more As a 5'0 Asian American woman, I have always felt safe, valued and empowered when training here. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to improve mobility, strength, confidence, discipline, or just looking to try a new hobby; you might come out of it having gained so much more (like I did!). --- COVID pushed me to move back home to be closer to family during my senior year of college. It was the most stressful and isolating time of my life, and I was desperate to find community. I used to take karate lessons at ZUltimate Westwood (2005-2011), and reached out to see if any instructors from back then were still around and taking new students. Returning to the Westwood dojo was one of the best decisions of my life. Sensei Jason and Sensei Kim are not only talented martial artists, they are thoughtful educators. They challenge us physically with practical HIT-type workouts like sparring drills, bag work and strength training/conditioning, but also mentally by teaching us how to apply the kenpo forms and techniques we learn to real-life situations. More recently, they've helped me appreciate the more spiritual aspects of 'martial arts': the balance between years of training discipline and respect for tradition, and the unique interpretations that martial artists add to tradition through self-expression. Lessons are set up weekly, either 1-on-1 or with a partner(s). There are also several group classes offered every week for different age ranges (roughly ages 4-6, 7-11, teens and adults classes.There's a filtered water dispenser to keep hydrated, just remember to bring your own water bottle! Always park in the back of the building; there's a free tandem lot, as well as a cheap paid lot right next to that (~$4 for all day parking in some spots, just make sure you read the signs).

Z Ultimate is wonderful! We love our time at the studio! Private lessons are key to our learning!…read more The group classes are a blast!

This event was better than I imagined! Our Women's…read moreEmpowerment Committee sponsored the Intro workshop for our members. Jennifer, Matt, and Dani were great. They really did an awesome job of not only demonstrating techniques we can use to stay safe but Jennifer made sure to check in with us constantly in case the demonstrations brought up feelings we didn't expect. Everyone wanted to have this class again and even attend the full basics class. You can bet we are looking into making that happen!

I took the Women's Basics course after moving to LA and it changed my life! I would sign all of my…read morefriends up for this class if I could. This course teaches essential skills for verbal de-escalation, boundary setting, and physical self-defense, but what really sets it apart is how those skills are ingrained through fully-adrenalized, full-force fight scenarios. That, and the fact that the IMPACT instructors are phenomenal. I'm always impressed by their attentiveness, innovative teaching techniques, and their emphasis on students' safety during physical confrontations. Since taking the Basics course, I've successfully used verbal de-escalation tools twice in real-life situations, including during a frightening incident when a muscular man ran straight at me and blocked my path while I was walking in my neighborhood. I've also applied the skills I've learned in the workplace and most other areas of life. It may sound hyperbolic, but the class really changed how I walk through the world. If you can't commit to the full Basics course, consider taking the Intro Class. It's a great place to start. IMPACT also offers an advanced course and a "Defense Against the Armed Assailant" course for those who have completed the Basics. I took both and highly recommend!

Love this academy and the crew here. Went from never trying bjj to a competing blue belt. Great…read morepeople, and amazing instructors. Very inviting to both hobbyists and competitors alike. Coach Dennis brings attention and care to everybody on the mats.

We love West LA Jiu Jitsu! The discipline, sparring, techniques, and fun it adds to my kids (9 &7)…read moreis so great! Coach Dennis and all the teachers are excellent in communicating and encouraging the kids to reach their potential and grow in knowledge of strength and technique. And they have so much fun! And it's such a wonderful community on the westside- a true little family!

It was great! felt like I entered John Wick's secret vault :)…read more Mike is an amazing instructor and the entire team holds up to the high standards. Very professional with women. You'll never get that creepy behavior that may happen elsewhere. Much respect for that.

Amazing place! Unreal that they have such high level instructors here in Beverly Hills. They have…read moreclasses on striking, ground fighting, tactical weaponry. So glad I found it!

Henry has been tutoring my 12 year old son and we've been very thankful to see a difference in his…read moreconfidence and most notably, his grades. During COVID, we transitioned into the Zoom world and Henry is good at carrying the art of one-on-one teaching into this format. Flexible and affordable!

Henry was a valuable tutor to our 6th grader. He was always on time, professional and strived to…read moreoffer personalized stories to connect with our son. We saw an improvement in our sons confidence with mathematics when doing his homework and testing. We would definitely recommend his services!

An excellent and vigorous training regime with an extraordinarily knowledgeable trainerread more

I have been training with Raymond since I was young. Raymond has helped me not only develop my…read moremartial art skills, but increase my confidence and discipline as a young adult. More importantly, I have trained with Raymond for many years now because he is a kind person who wants me to succeed and grow. I trust Raymond will help me develop further as I grow older.

My little sister and I joined HTC when we were young, and it was a great introduction into the…read moreworld of Taekwondo, both as a traditional martial art form, as well as a competitive sport. The lessons we learned about discipline, resilience, and a growth mindset have stuck with us and we continue to apply them to our everyday lives!

Update from a year ago: Master Hwang and his team are exceptional. They have given my child and…read moremany other children confidence, strength, and leadership skills. The transformation that I have seen in my child and others is significant. I cannot say enough good things about this studio and the teachers, and how much they care about each child. Every child gets individual direction during each class. All of the teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. We are so lucky to have found HTC.

I took one class and I tried to sign in, and the coach told me to wait because he didn't know if…read morehis students will get along with me because I was coming from other gym!

I'm so happy we found the Thai Boxing Institute! My son had been wanting to try Muay Thai and I…read morefound TBI on Yelp - the reviewers love it for a reason! Coach Vic and his team are all awesome. My kid leaves sweating and smiling after the class. Great experience so far.