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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu | South Bay By Cobrinha (Formerly Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach)
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawndale, California
Part of Alliance
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancejjsouthbay.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-252-7566
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had the absolute pleasure of dropping in for a Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals class at Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach, and it was nothing short of fantastic.”
“Feels like a family, the coaches are the best, my son didn't want to be the next Messi, we try it Jiu-jitsu and it is the best decision.”
“Family friendly atmosphere for kids, teens and adults at all levels.”
“Amazing gym, great bunch of coaches and has a proven program producing multiple IBJJF Pan champions and ADCC champions year after year.”
“Really safe and fun environment to improve BJJ skills, learn self-defense and also anti-bullying for kids!”
“When my kids started there, they had no experience but the coaches were very patient with them, as they are with all the kids.”
What members say
“Team Cobrinha RB truly set a standard on & off the mats , on the mats they have amazing coaches guided by Professor Brian & brother coach Mike.”
“All the kids on the mat are welcoming and supportive alongside Professor Brian and Coach Mike (and even extends to their family).”
“Feels like a family, the coaches are the best, my son didn't want to be the next Messi, we try it Jiu-jitsu and it is the best decision.”
“I had the absolute pleasure of dropping in for a Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals class at Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach, and it was nothing short of fantastic.”
“Really safe and fun environment to improve BJJ skills, learn self-defense and also anti-bullying for kids!”
“Amazing gym, great bunch of coaches and has a proven program producing multiple IBJJF Pan champions and ADCC champions year after year.”
From the reviews
Great gym where you can learn Jiu Jitsu at all levels! Really safe and fun environment to improve BJJ skills, learn self-defense and also anti-bullying for kids! It feels like I’m training with family. The coaches are magnificent. I love this place, Its my second home.
My kids have been at Cobrinha Redondo Beach for almost 5 months and they love it! From the moment you step in the door, you can feel how welcoming everyone is, from the front desk to the coaches to the students. Everyone is treated like family.
Walking in this place is like walking into home. Everyone is so polite, respectful, and friendly. If you want a place to start learning Jiu-Jitsu you have found the right place.
The best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy around! Somewhere I love to be, every time I step onto the mats I grow there. The instructors/coaches are great, have patience and work well with all of there students. They have the best kids program in all of the South Bay.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu | South Bay By Cobrinha (Formerly Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach)
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu | South Bay By Cobrinha (Formerly Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu | South Bay By Cobrinha (Formerly Cobrinha BJJ Redondo Beach)
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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