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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 199 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
- Membership memberships run around $257/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cobrinhabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-931-9953
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–1:30 am |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:15 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started with their 4-week beginner program and had a great experience.”
“The kids program is also outstanding — structured and comprehensive, welcoming children as young as 3, and focused on both the sport itself and the life skills that come with it.”
“As a woman, I’ve especially appreciated how many other women train here, so I can realistically train with those close in size.”
“Whether youre new to the game or are rolling competitively, this room is packed with respectful practitioners and competitors willing to give a hand or exchange tough rolls.”
“The curriculum covers both sport jiu-jitsu and self-defense, so you’re developing well-rounded skills no matter your goals.”
“People of all levels — total beginners to seasoned competitors — show up with the same positive energy and willingness to help each other grow.”
What members say
“It’s a place where world-class instruction, a tight-knit community, and a genuine love for the art all come together.”
“People of all levels — total beginners to seasoned competitors — show up with the same positive energy and willingness to help each other grow.”
“The kids program is also outstanding — structured and comprehensive, welcoming children as young as 3, and focused on both the sport itself and the life skills that come with it.”
“At the time of visiting the gym, I was very excited to learn the particular techniques being shown at Cobrinha's academy.”
“Whether youre new to the game or are rolling competitively, this room is packed with respectful practitioners and competitors willing to give a hand or exchange tough rolls.”
“We love Alliance Los Angeles by Professor Cobrinha the academy is world class.”
From the reviews
Amazing atmosphere to train in. Surely the best in Medellin! Highly recommend this room for anyone at any level to attend. Whether youre new to the game or are rolling competitively, this room is packed with respectful practitioners and competitors willing to give a hand or exchange tough rolls.
Great pleace for BJJ, professionals and good vibe, friendly energy. I do private and group lessons with Black belt champion, my coach Ursula Valverde and she is a top. I’m training here for months now and I love it so as my family and friends who attend classes too.
We love Alliance Los Angeles by Professor Cobrinha the academy is world class. The attention to detail is incredible with no surprise given its Cobrinha HQ. Professor Cobrinha is always very polite and welcoming.
"Character is how you treat someone who can do nothing for you." Not only can you level up your jiu jitsu game at Cobrinha's gym, you can level up your character. Humility, sportsmanship, and a shared resolve to improve one's self endure 365 days a year here.
New to BJJ? Start at Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
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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