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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu North Hollywood
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Hollywood, 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 (ages 3–15) — 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
- 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 cobrinhabjjnoho.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-824-3317
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8:15 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“5 fundamental classes a week, a very attentive coach, and a great bunch of people.”
“My daughter has been training at this academy with Professor Enzo, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.”
“I highly recommend this gym for anyone who is looking to compete in BJJ, or to just improve their fitness and skill in this sport.”
“If you're looking to learn self defense, get in shape or both, come out and take a free class.”
“Professor Enzo breaks down complex techniques into easily digestible parts, ensuring that students of all levels can grasp and apply them.”
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What members say
“In addition, professor Enzo is both a great practitioner of the sport and a very knowledgeable teacher of BJJ.”
“I’ve been a student here for a few months now and since day one, both the Professor and the students made me feel welcome and were patient with me as I got up to speed.”
“I highly recommend this academy to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive and inspiring environment.”
“Professor Enzo breaks down complex techniques into easily digestible parts, ensuring that students of all levels can grasp and apply them.”
“His attention to detail and constructive feedback have greatly improved my skills and confidence on the mat.”
From the reviews
I’ve been attending classes as a beginner for about a week now, and the instruction is excellent! Professor Enzo and Karen fosters a clean, safe training environment for students of all ages and sizes. I always look forward to my next training session.
I’ve had the privilege of training under Professor Enzo at Cobrinha NOHO BJJ, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional instructor. His deep knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combined with his passion for teaching, creates an incredible learning environment.
I love this place! I have learned so much, get a great workout, and have made new friends! Enzo and Karen have made such a wonderful studio where everyone is kind and respectful. BJJ is such a powerful style, and I am so excited to keep learning and growing here.
The space is brand new and very big. It's located inside 24 Fitness. Enzo is amazing. Very knowledgeable and patient. The drills are fun but challenging. This is a great place to learn BJJ. It is both detail oriented and low stress.
New to BJJ? Start at Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu North Hollywood
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood
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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