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Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Culver City, California

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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 deltabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 310-839-9838

Hours

Monday 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Friday 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 9–10 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 Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“Delta BJJ is truly the best brazilian jiu jitsu academy here in West Los Angeles for adults and kids!”

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Teens BJJ 2 mentions

“His teen class was leaving as our class began and I noticed each of them seemed confident, happy, and respectful.”

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🏆 Competition Team 6 mentions

“I attended the competition class and was paired with several people my size and a little bigger.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I have been to a number of open mats where people try to hurt you.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“The vibe here is super welcoming— everyone, from beginners to advanced, is supportive and friendly.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“He also has a host of other black belt instructors that are wonderful too.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 16 mentions

“They are some of the nicest most welcoming people I have ever met but don't get on their bad side because they will kick your butt lol.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 27 mentions

“They are some of the nicest most welcoming people I have ever met but don't get on their bad side because they will kick your butt lol.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“She didn’t have any prior experience and now she is confident and able to utilize the techniques they are teaching her.”

active competition team 6 mentions

“I attended the competition class and was paired with several people my size and a little bigger.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The academy itself is organized and very clean with ample facilities, including a bathroom, shower, and changing rooms.”

From the reviews

I started at this school about a year ago and WOW what an experience! I highly recommend that you, at least, visit Gerson's Brazilian jiu jitsu academy for the following reasons: 1.

★★★★★ — James, Jan 2013

This place is so amazing that my son, husband, and I take classes here. I appreciate Gerson and the wifey so much! They are some of the nicest most welcoming people I have ever met but don't get on their bad side because they will kick your butt lol.

★★★★★ — Jay, Jan 2021

If I could give 1,000 stars to Delta BJJ, I would!! Delta BJJ is truly the best brazilian jiu jitsu academy here in West Los Angeles for adults and kids! The owner, Gerson, is masterful and simply the best all around.

★★★★★ — Robert, Aug 2023

I traveled to LA for the week and met Professor Gerson by chance. He invited me to train at his academy and it was a great experience. Not only is the Professor a very skilled, well-known, and highly respected member of the Jiujitsu community, he is also very friendly, patient, and generous in his approach, making…

★★★★★ — Talmadge, Jul 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Delta Brazilian 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 Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

11024 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA90232

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