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Beyond the Mat Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 1 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
- 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 beyondthematjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-858-3330
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
The classes they run
“Between the structured sessions and the open mat time, there were plenty of opportunities to roll, exchange ideas, and see how different people approach their game.”
From the reviews
Beyond the Mat is exactly the kind of evolution I have been wanting to see in the jiu jitsu community. Getting to travel somewhere beautiful while training in a small group setting with serious practitioners was something my jiu jitsu and my mind and body truly needed.
Your first BJJ class at Beyond the Mat 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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