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Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lomita, California
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule beachcitiesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-536-3180
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids program is incredibly fun while also teaching hard work and discipline.”
“Competition preparation to anyone interested.”
“Perfect place if you want to lose weight, build confidence, and learn self defence.”
“The gym has a super positive vibe, everyone is very welcoming, and the environment is perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
What members say
“Been an amazing experience, Rinaldo is an excellent professor , life changing experience would recommend to anyone who has some spare time !”
“The gym has a super positive vibe, everyone is very welcoming, and the environment is perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“The gym has a super positive vibe, everyone is very welcoming, and the environment is perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“The instructors really know how to teach they focus on details, correct your technique with patience, and make every session worth it.”
“The kids program is incredibly fun while also teaching hard work and discipline.”
“As a female, I was intimidated and nervous to start but everyone has been so nice and respectful.”
From the reviews
The best jiu jitsu academy, great location in Lomita, very nice, clean and pleasant place. Want to learn Jiu Jitsu? Look for Rinaldo, a great professional, he knows a lot about jiu-jitsu. Very worth checking out. I indicate 100%.
Professor Rinaldo is raising champions at Beach Cities Jitsu! Top tier techniques, sparring, and a friendly environment to develop and hone your jiu jitsu skills! Don’t waste time and come learn with the best!
Great place for Kids!! Safe and Fun. We feel welcomed every time we come. The Owner and Head Instructor Rinaldo is very professional and his Jiu Jitsu instruction is truly remarkable. My Kids love this place.
Professor Rinaldo is an amazing teacher and leader. He is a family man and makes sure that everyone trains hard and sharpens their bjj skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu
Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu 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 Beach Cities 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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