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Autore BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule autorebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 808-938-3767
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a mom, finding the right environment for my child was so stressful and important to me, and this location has exceeded every expectation.”
“As a woman in a male dominated sport, Autore has been the most comforting, clean, professional jiu jitsu gym I’ve ever been to.”
“I started my Jiu Jitsu journey here from, and was able to develop my game and compete in multiple competitions.”
“The classes are excellent and well-structured—breaking down both high-level techniques and fundamental basics so that students of all levels can benefit.”
What members say
“The classes are excellent and well-structured—breaking down both high-level techniques and fundamental basics so that students of all levels can benefit.”
“Their teaching philosophy is modern, their knowledge system of Jiu-Jitsu is comprehensive, and they are genuinely friendly, patient, and dedicated to every student.”
“Coach Roy who I unexpectedly learned was Filipino was absolutely great at explaining techniques and patient with teaching them as well as watching me understand them.”
“I definitely feel that it’s boosted my son’s confidence and he’s excited every class.”
“The Fonseca brothers, Alexis and Gustavo, are well-versed in the modern jiu jitsu game with AOJ black belt lineages and successful competition track records.”
“As a woman in a male dominated sport, Autore has been the most comforting, clean, professional jiu jitsu gym I’ve ever been to.”
From the reviews
The Brothers Gustavo and Alexis are excellent and have built a healthy environment to train and Learn Jiu Jitsu. I’ve been training at Autore for over a year and couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone: Adults, Kids and Women. I love it here 🥋
I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Autore for the past year and a half, and I truly love it！！I highly recommend Autore to anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu. Professor Gustavo Fonseca and Alexis Fonseca are incredibly knowledgeable and exceptional instructors.
My family and I absolutely love training at Autore. The instruction is world-class, but what truly sets this academy apart is the people. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve, regardless of experience level.
The Fonseca brothers, Alexis and Gustavo, are well-versed in the modern jiu jitsu game with AOJ black belt lineages and successful competition track records. People are drawn to Autore for its supportive, fun culture composed of very technical students on the mat ranging from white belts all the way to black belts.
New to BJJ? Start at Autore BJJ
Autore BJJ 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 Autore BJJ
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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