I trained at Gracie Barra Long Beach for nearly three years. I'm a teacher, so I recognize good…read moreteachers when I see them. I'm a slow learner, and I've never been particularly athletic, but everyone at GB Long Beach consistently taught me with patience and good humor. There is a strong team atmosphere at GB Long Beach; higher belts are uniformly friendly and approachable. The black belts are all highly skilled, and Professor Rodrigo is a seasoned competitor who is always willing to share advice. The facility itself is clean, well-lit, and smoothly organized. If you are looking for a place to learn Brazilian jiujitsu, this is the spot for you.

Fantastic gym with amazing coaches, clean facility, and dedicated ownership. My son has been here…read morefor nearly 6 years and my daughter has now joined him after having attended as a preschooler. My son, even after all these years, continues to learn not only jiu jitsu, but sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. We are so grateful for the skills and guidance that Profesor Rodrigo and all the coaches have instilled in our son both on and off the mat. We feel confident now that our child would be able to defend himself if needed. We highly recommend to parents. You can attend Monday-Saturday (Friday competition class with approval and Saturday parent and child class) if you truly wanted to. We have been involved in several sports in the area and you really can't beat the value of this gym.

Dropped in at their previous location and dropped in yesterday for the first time at their new…read morelocation where they've been for 1-2yrs. Gym still has a clean, new feel. Two mat areas and a large elevated mat space in general. Great instruction from the owner, Prof Chris Gutierrez. This team has high level Jiu Jitsu at all belt levels. Everyone was friendly and I had great rolls. Highly recommend for anyone in the Los Alamitos area as the place to train!

Upgraded space, location and a brand spanking new jiu jitsu gym with so many amenities…read more The schedule is great. I personally enjoy the 0900AM breakfast club on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. I also enjoy the Zombies at 0530AM on Tuesday and Thursdays. The jiu jitsu curriculum is awesome. I enjoy the simplicity and options we get when I take class. The moves of the day builds on each other as the week progresses. You can roll until your heart's content at the end of class.  The gym is superbly clean. They have ghostbusters vacuum cleaners, alcohol spray to wipe your feet prior to getting onto the mat. I wish all gyms did this to keep feet and hands clean. Plenty of benches for parents to watch their kids. They have actual hand soap and paper towels in two individual bathrooms. Real fucking toilet paper. Changing rooms for both women and men with locker. There is even a separate room with mat space for privates.  The mat space is incredibly spacious with custom fuji mats. Cubbies for your belongings, a water filter station, and kettlebells.  The vibe of the community is very island vibes. Guam, Hawaii, Philippines and more. Make an effort to check out and you know what I mean.  The coaches are in it for life. There are so many black belts that are there you can learn from. Each with their own style. Want to compete? They will support you. Don't want to compete? They will support you.  Give them a reach out!!!

I have recently done a few drop-in's here at this Gracie Jiu Jitsu Certified Training Center (CTC)…read morearound the Christmas season, since my home base academy has been closed for the holidays. Upon entering the CTC's parking lot, I immediately observed that it has an ample, well lit parking lot that can accommodate numerous students and customers. After entering the establishment, I was warmly greeted by the owner/operator/lead instructor, Mr. Dean WELLEN who is a well accomplished black belt currently under Ryron & Rener GRACIE of GRACIE UNIVERSITY. After introductions, I was given a gracious tour of the facilities where I immediately noticed how clean everything was, including the commode and changing area. While upon the mats, I was given fantastic, informative, as well as entertaining instruction by Mr. WELLEN who not only makes you feel at home and at ease, but he allows you to work thru problems and progress, while also making it a challenge to further your skills sets. In addition, the student base is extremely friendly and accommodating which goes to show how well the culture at the CTC has been fostered under the leadership and tutelage of Mr. WELLEN. In closing, if you're looking for high level instruction in a fun and friendly environment, with an emphasis on self defense and sport Jiu Jitsu, this is your spot. It's the type of school where you can train alongside your loved one or drop your teenager or toddler off at and not worry one bit. Bravo to Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach. You have a new fan and customer. Thank you!

Easy parking, amazing teaching, laid back environment and community. I found my home for BJJ. Deano…read moreand sofia are amazing instructors and I highly recommend this place to everyone. They have beginner and advanced classes with all Skill levels. Perfect for me as a blue belt to sharpen up my fundamentals. I also notice when I came early they have classes for youth any all the kids are having fun while being engaged into the teachings. Do yourself a favor and an experience this studio, you won't regret it.

2025 Update: 7 years in and this place feels like family. You know the difference between a teacher…read morethat wants you to pass the grade and check the box and the ones that actually care about their students, their interests, and helping them live their best lives and grow to their full potential? Every coach and professor at this school meets that standard. Professor Victor has a way to both goof around enough with the kids and teens that they really enjoy the class yet instills his love of good Jiu jitsu and can actually teach kids and teens that is almost magic. Professor George's classes are no joke, you know you will get an excellent workout and learn. I love taking Coach Rylee's women's-only class and I *never* pictured myself doing martial arts! Professor Alvin has created an irreplaceable atmosphere of camaraderie & respect!

Nothing better than training by the beach, especially Seal Beach. My first interaction was with…read moreAlvin when I inquired...I talked his ear off and he answered all my questions. After taking up to much of his time, I dropped in for a class and had an awesome experience. The gym, the location and most importantly the people. Most of the time stepping into the gym is the hardest part, but there are no egos here. Lots of experienced purple/brown/black belts who roll AND teach you as you go. Drilling techniques until you get them right and are comfortable. Not a one and done situation. I was able to roll with the higher belts and every single person respected where I currently was at in my BJJ journey/post a surgery. Kids side: my son is currently at another gym and after my experience and also being able to watch their kids/juniors class I will be transferring him over once we are in the area full time. Appreciate the entire team letting me come train and look forward to doing it again!

We just wrapped up our first enrollment period at Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, and we couldn't be…read moremore grateful for the experience. Our daughter Delilah has been training here, and we've decided without hesitation to keep her enrolled long-term. From day one, Coaches Warren, Alex, Jefferson and all the coaches at BTT have been nothing short of phenomenal. They've shown an incredible amount of patience, dedication, and care with Delilah, and it's clear they genuinely love what they do. What really stood out to us is how they treat each child as an individual, recognizing where they are in their journey and guiding them not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. They give each student personalized attention while also nurturing a strong sense of discipline, confidence, and respect. The environment is supportive, structured, and full of positive energy. You can see how much the kids are enjoying themselves while learning real skills. There's a beautiful balance here between focus and fun, and as parents, that means the world to us. We're so thankful to have found a place that not only teaches technique, but also reinforces character development. Brazilian Top Team Long Beach has already made a lasting impression on our family, and we're excited to see Delilah continue to grow here. Thank you again to Coaches Warren, Alex, and Jefferson and all the coaches at BTT for everything you pour into these kids. Highly, highly recommend this gym for anyone looking to introduce their child to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a place that feels like family!

Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, to me, is not only a gym but a home. Coaches and students are family…read morenot just gym mates. To top it all off, the coaches are amazing whether you're interested in BJJ or MMA/Kickboxing, you have some of the best of the best teaching.

I'm from out of town and train here every couple of weeks when I'm back. Professor Bill and his…read morestudents welcomed me onto the mats without hesitation and have shown nothing but respect since. A year in under his instruction, and I'd recommend this gym to anyone.

Leon Jiu jitsu is the best school i've ever trained at. Ive been at this location for over a year…read moreand I've trained a few different schools before. The head black belt coach Bill Tetsch is an excellent coach and cares a lot about all of his students. For a 4th degree black belt with decades of training he cares about training with new people even though he doesn't need to do that at all because already has many achievements in the sport. The community is very friendly and lively as well. We operate more as a family than just simply team mates and it shows with how tight knit and supportive the team is. Overall a great experience and place with a great coach that is looking out for every one of his students.

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOUR CHILD IS TRYING TO LEARN SELF-CONTROL AND FOCUS, THEY WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUR…read moreCHILD WELL . My son is 8 years old and is a very energetic, happy kid. He has challenges with focus and self-control at times which is precisely why we wanted to enroll him in the Krav Classes. He started in the Lil Dragons program, and after about 4 months he was promoted to the Juniors program because he was doing so well. HERE is where it gets sad...he was told we would "trial" the Juniors class to see how he would do. After 6 weeks, he having difficulty with focus and self-control in the larger setting, but was making improvements over the last few sessions based on staff report and my observation. This past Tuesday, he wasn't paying attention and accidentally punched another kid in the face with his glove on (not hard but I'm sure it still hurt...he apologized to the child and resumed the class). I recommended that we put him back in the smaller class considering that my son was thriving in Lil Dragons, and he was consistently practicing safe partner work in Lil Dragons so there is no reason he would not thrive there again. Trying out lil Dragons to see how he does again posed no risk to anyone's safety. He just has ongoing challenges with focus and self-control which impacted his performance overall in the larger class. My son in a smaller class size would have more adult support and less distractions which would ultimately help him focus. This issue with the partner work the other day was not aggression, it was a lack of focus that resulted in a punch to someone's face (focus is precisely what a smaller class would support and DID support as of 6 weeks ago). 360 Krav's response was that he wouldn't be appropriate for the Lil Dragons class either (even though he was doing so well there 6 weeks ago that he was promoted!)...effectively expelling him from the program altogether. How 360 Krav has handled this is totally unacceptable. You promoted him to "try" out a new class...it was not a good fit, and now you are not letting him go back to the class that he was successful in. This is a disgraceful way to teach...you are literally punishing a child for being brave enough to try something new and then failing at it.

Full disclosure, I had zero knowledge of Krav Maga before joining the academy. I am a remote…read moreemployee who recently moved from south OC to Long Beach with my partner. One thing I wanted to do when I moved was to sign up for a class with my partner, and I wanted it to be something active. I used to do daily walks around my old suburban hilly neighborhood during my lunch hour, but realized the area where I am in Long Beach is not only completely flat, but also not exactly the safest. My partner was previously involved with 360 before they moved to the current location, and he signed us up for an intro to learn about the classes that were offered. As with most things new to me, I was a little hesitant, but somehow walked out of that first meeting signing up for a membership and the 6 week program. I went home with a little bit of regret, though embraced the decision because I am always open for something new and challenging, and I felt good about not being pressured into any commitment. When I thought about starting, I was afraid that when I came in, I would be completely lost, or that it would be uninteresting or intimidating. Much to my surprise, it was not intimidating at all, and I walked out of the first class already looking forward to the combinations I would learn in the 2nd class. I've now completed about 18 classes after my 6 week challenge. My partner exceeded his goal and lost 15lbs and I am super close to hitting my goal of 15lbs, considering I had 2 business trips and 1 leisure trip in the last 3 weeks. I've learned to be more conscious about eating; reading more labels and measuring intake, which has really helped to curb my emotional wfh snacking when I'm bored. Additionally, I really appreciate the Mom and Pop aspect of this academy - Candace and Alan are not only both super approachable, but are also really encouraging and motivational individuals. They are very helpful in correcting form, process, and confidence and I'm thankful to have made the decision to join 360, not only for the fitness aspect, but also the practicality of the education learned from the classes!

I am so happy to have started training at Grounded Grit Jiu Jitsu under professor Alex Ueda! He is…read moreone of the most passionate, humble, kind, thoughtful, technical, supportive, and caring instructors I have had. The Infinite Games class allows for questions, and exploration during the technique portion. We also had wall drills over the position we have been focusing on, along with freestyle rolls with our training partners. I walked away from the class gaining so much, while feeling so inspired to continue learning more. My partner also began to train at their Fundamentals class! GGJJ is an overall safe, nourishing environment for anyone and everyone who wants to learn effective self defense, and to continue sharpen your skills in your jiu jitsu journey.

Coach Alex and Coach Eddie do an amazing job with the kids BJJ class that's on Mon, Wed & Fri. They…read morenot only walk the kids through BJJ moves but also talk to them about how to properly deal with confrontational situations. They do an excellent job of explaining how BJJ can help them with many different life situations. The mindset of martial arts is very heavily discussed. They are extremely patient and make sure each student gets time with a coach for each move.

I've trained at a couple different gyms throughout the LA area and found Jiujitsu League when I…read moremoved to Long Beach in 2018. I visited two other gyms in the area before deciding to continue my training at Jiujitsu League. I already had experience with jiujitsu and was not stranger to the art or the gym culture. I was immediately welcomed by the owners Kevin and Haley and all the regulars in the gym. You will find people here that are willing to help you start your jiujitsu journey or continue to grow and integrate new aspects into your game. You will also find that the owners and other instructors are very laid back and comfortable teaching/coaching all students, not just those who are already "good" at jiujitsu. You will not find people here who are trying to destroy you on the mats in an effort to boost their ego. You can learn at your own pace and the availability of multiple classes throughout the day/week will help you find the time and space that suits you best. I can't say enough good things about this gym and the people. Feel free to just come by and watch a class to get a feel for the environment. Good luck in your search.

The gym culture here is overwhelmingly positive. The coaches and long time members here are…read moreextremely friendly, encouraging, and care about your personal development as much as your safety. Haley and Kevin are excellent instructors who go out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome. I joined BJJ because the idea of ever having to defend myself was scary to me. When I came to Jiu Jitsu League, I knew I was going to be absolutely horrible at it--but I also knew I would find great fulfillment if I stayed consistent, persevered through the physical and mental challenges, and learned this practical life skill and martial art that is objectively challenging. I've been learning BJJ here for two years now and I'm hooked. It has been challenging especially at the start. But seeing myself progress has been more fun and fulfilling than I had ever previously imagined--and I couldn't have asked for a better gym culture, coaches, or training partners to help me along the way. If any of what I said relates to you, maybe this is your sign to sign up!

What can I say about this place, my daughter wanted to train in jiujitsu for a while, we checked…read moreout a few places and she did not liked them, we came to DM and she was hooked the owner Professor Dimitrios is amazing he teaching style is is so easy to understand, we started with kid wanted to join and now we have 3 of my 4 kids training here, including my self, I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to learn self defense and get a good workout in.

It's been such a great experience training here at DMBJJ. I've been training here for about a year…read moreand half...it's been awesome to see the progress my wife and I have both made. My wife and I train here as well as help with the kids classes. The kids classes: Professor Dimitrios keeps the kids attention by keeping it fun but engaging. Our kids have progressed so much in the time they have trained here I recommend this academy to all my friends and coworkers with children. Self defense as well as antibullying is taught here. Kids confidence grows and we are so happy with the kids progress. THE ADULT CLASS Has been a life changing experience for my wife and I. There's so much to learn it's like chess for the body. All the movements and how they connect into a very practical art that can be utilized for self defense and sport. Health and self defense benefits aside the academy has been a place where we have gained many friendships with those who train here. Professor Dimitrios and the other coaches are very knowledgeable in the art. I have done open mat sparring at other gyms since starting here at DMBJJ and always get complimented on techniques i use or how I hold up to higher belts from other gyms... that is a testament to the knowledge Professor disperses to us and the kids.. This is a great academy! Come on in a try a class!