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Checkmat Woodland Hills BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Woodland Hills, California
Part of Checkmat
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule checkmatwoodlandhills.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-341-8439
The classes they run
“It’s great for first timers and seasoned competitors so I highly recommend people come in and check it out!”
“It’s great for first timers and seasoned competitors so I highly recommend people come in and check it out!”
What members say
“It’s great for first timers and seasoned competitors so I highly recommend people come in and check it out!”
“There's a friendly, welcoming energy and people of all ages and skill levels are training.”
From the reviews
This place is FANTASTIC! The instructors really care about people learning and getting better. There's a friendly, welcoming energy and people of all ages and skill levels are training.
This is a fantastic school with a great group of professors and students. It’s great for first timers and seasoned competitors so I highly recommend people come in and check it out!
So many great things to say about here, where to start? This is a great place to have your kids train jiu jitsu. It’s a very family friendly and clean environment. And the adult class is second to none. Great for all levels of experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Checkmat Woodland Hills BJJ
Checkmat Woodland Hills 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 Checkmat Woodland Hills 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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