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Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lomita, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule 310jiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 310-968-2949

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday 3:30–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9–11 am

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“I send my daughter and nephew here and they love it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Learn from a real professional MMA fighter who knows the importance of Jiu Jitsu for Self-defense and MMA like Professor Cordero 💯”

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🌱 Beginners

“Great place for beginners or kids who want to take training seriously.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Learn from a real professional MMA fighter who knows the importance of Jiu Jitsu for Self-defense and MMA like Professor Cordero 💯”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“He is a South Bay legend and an amazing instructor whether it's for kids or adults.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“The environment is welcoming and supportive, and safety is obviously a big priority.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“They keep the classes structured and disciplined while still making it fun for the kids.”

From the reviews

Jason is an amazing person with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the Jiu Jitsu realm. His passion for the sport shows in his training! OSS!

★★★★★ — Shayne, Nov 2024

Fantastic jujutsu and MMA gym, especially for kids. The instructors are super experienced and have clearly Great background in the sport, but they’re also amazing teachers. They keep the classes structured and disciplined while still making it fun for the kids. I’ve seen huge growth in confidence, focus, and respect.

★★★★★ — Edmund, Feb 2026

If you live in the South Bay and are looking for a great place to train with a great atmosphere, then this is your place! Jason is a great coach, who willingly shares all his knowledge with his students. He is positive and wants everyone to succeed! You need to train here!!

★★★★★ — William, Oct 2025

I send my daughter and nephew here and they love it. I've known Jason for a long time. He is a South Bay legend and an amazing instructor whether it's for kids or adults. If you or your kids want to learn to defend themselves in the proper environment, go here!

★★★★★ — Jarrod, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy

Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Cordero Jiu Jitsu Academy

2343 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA90717

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