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DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lakewood, California
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dmjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 800-5878
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has been going to DM bjj for a few months now, we signed him up so that he would learn some self defense and hoped he’d grow a little self confidence.”
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
“My child has been going to DM bjj for a few months now, we signed him up so that he would learn some self defense and hoped he’d grow a little self confidence.”
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
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What members say
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
“Confidence, discipline, respect, manners, and details are just a few things that these professors teach.”
“Professor Dimitrios has done a great job fostering an environment that’s friendly to beginners/hobbyists and a great place for competitors to grow/build their jiu jitsu.”
“My child has been going to DM bjj for a few months now, we signed him up so that he would learn some self defense and hoped he’d grow a little self confidence.”
From the reviews
My 14 yo daughter had been going for two months. It is expensive, they want you to sign a contract and do automatic debit. There is lots of kids, all ages in the classes, lots of girls. Adult classes too. The coaches are really encouraging but tough. They push the kids to do well. Good exercise.
My child has been going to DM bjj for a few months now, we signed him up so that he would learn some self defense and hoped he’d grow a little self confidence. In such a short amount of time he has not only learned self defense but we have seen him change in so many positive ways.
DM BJJ is one of the top BJJ academies in Southern California. Excellent instruction, clean mats, and friendly. They have an awesome 30 day free trial. If you want to get in top shape, and learn self-defense this is the place to go.
I've been training at DMBJJ for nearly two years and it made me fall in love with the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Professor Dimitrios has established an exceptional martial art school that welcomes everyone, whether you're a combat sports enthusiast or someone looking to improve fitness and learn self-defense.
New to BJJ? Start at DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
DM Brazilian 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.
Your first BJJ class at DM Brazilian 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.
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