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Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chatsworth, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule academyofbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-341-5000
The classes they run
“If you want to train, train to COMPETE, or just gain self confidence or continue you’re martial arts journey—— Look no further.”
“My wife and I had a private lesson with Professor Nathanson and his son.”
“Great place to train for both tournament and self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I joined as a total newb with no wrestling or Jiu Jitsu experience under my belt.”
What members say
“Todd, the head professor is the coolest and most knowledgeable instructors ever.”
“Everyone no matter their rank is welcoming and helpful.”
“Everyone is super friendly and you will learn the concept behind the technique so you can understand why you’re doing what you’re doing.”
“Everyone is super friendly and you will learn the concept behind the technique so you can understand why you’re doing what you’re doing.”
“If you want to train, train to COMPETE, or just gain self confidence or continue you’re martial arts journey—— Look no further.”
“Both Professor Nathanson and his son were very inviting and the academy was clean.”
From the reviews
Trained here for almost a year and I got to say if you want to learn the real art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then you should come here. I came in with no knowledge of the art and I can say I learned so much from this school. Without the basics, I wouldn't been able to win 2nd place in the All Americas and Naga competition.
Best gym in the valley, possibly the whole of Los Angeles. Todd, the head professor is the coolest and most knowledgeable instructors ever. I’m not just saying that. His way of teaching allows you to learn and grow and learn about ground fighting very quickly if you take in every class. Everyone here is like a family.
As a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, I have to say if you want a friendly and welcoming environment with knowledgeable and caring coaches to start your brazilian jiu-jitsu journey, I highly recommend the Academy of brazilian jiu-jitsu for your jiu-jitsu needs.
I've trained at 5 different BJJ schools over the past 8 years, simply because I've had to move a lot for work. The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is definitely one of my favorites. Todd, the head instructor is incredibly knowledgable and technical, along with all the other instructors that teach there.
Your first BJJ class at Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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