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Gomez Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, 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
- Membership memberships run around $40/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 5–12) — 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 gomezjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 323-412-0863
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 am, 6:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 am |
| Thursday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 am, 6:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A safe space for women to learn valuable self defense skills and make lifelong friendships!”
“He teaches a lot of different techniques all the way from beginner to advanced and he also walks around to make sure you understand everything 100%.”
“The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too.”
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What members say
“They are both great instructors and people, recommend to anyone looking to try it out.”
“The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too.”
“The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too.”
“He teaches a lot of different techniques all the way from beginner to advanced and he also walks around to make sure you understand everything 100%.”
“The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too.”
“The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too.”
From the reviews
My love for Jiu-Jitsu started in New York and I've been training for 5+ years. I trained at many schools before arriving at GJJ. I love professor Gomez's mindset about Jiu-Jitsu and the way he applies the self defense aspect in all of his classes, it Is extremely important especially during these volatile times…
The best there is. Professor and Coach Gomez are extremely knowledgeable, experienced instructors. Great atmosphere, even better people.
Great class. Useful moves in first class. I look forward to taking more classes here. I highly recommend Carlos.
Great school with amazing people. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to practice jiu jitsu at any level! I had an amazing time with A lot of knowledge and practice. Mr. Carlos is a skillful and experienced teacher. People with whom I trained were amazing! Respect!
New to BJJ? Start at Gomez Jiu-Jitsu
Gomez Jiu-Jitsu 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 Gomez 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.
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