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Dartanian Jiu-Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Hollywood, California

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Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 1–3 pm, 6–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Friday 12:30–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 Dartanian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I and everyone on the team love to teach new students, even if your intention is to learn self defense over only a month or two.”

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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 Dartanian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“Dartanian is one of the first 12 American BJJ black belts, and has high level experience in both Judo and wrestling.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Dartanian is one of the first 12 American BJJ black belts, and has high level experience in both Judo and wrestling.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“This a great school for all levels, especially if you're new, as Professor Dartanian takes a special interests in white belts to ensure they learn proper technique.”

From the reviews

Dartanian Jiu Jitsu remains a true martial arts academy. You will not be promoted solely based on time invested, but rather a combination of time and Dartanian's judgement of your technical proficiency. There is a review below from F.

★★★★★ — Arthur, Jul 2019

For reference I've been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu for 11 years and am currently a brown belt. Dartanian BJJ is not as well known as some of the bigger names in LA, but it's certainly one of the best. Dartanian is one of the first 12 American BJJ black belts, and has high level experience in both Judo and wrestling.

★★★★★ — Eran, Nov 2017

So it's no secret that Professor Bagby knows Jiu-Jitsu. You can just google him to find that out. What's not as obvious is how good a teacher he is. "Those who can't do, teach" has always been nonsense. Teaching is a specific skill.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Jul 2019

This a great school for all levels, especially if you're new, as Professor Dartanian takes a special interests in white belts to ensure they learn proper technique. I started as a white belt last September in 2018.

★★★★★ — Mason, Jul 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Dartanian 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.

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 Dartanian Jiu-Jitsu

5643 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA91601

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