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Hayastan MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gardena, 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hayastanacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (213) 674-4343
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fantastic and technical academy for kids and adults.”
“His Submission Grappling is Full of all of the Best Moves from all of the Best Styles Ju Do Ju Jut Su SAMBO Etc.”
Other martial arts here
“He combines Judo, Sambo and BJJ on his teaching.”
What members say
“Amazomg family and indisputable lineage of champions.”
“Gym is clean and running by professionals crew!”
From the reviews
I just started taking classes here as my first BJJ experience. Jovany and his team are all great teachers and made my introductory class an amazing one. They truly treat everyone like family
Jovany Varela is a Great Life Long Martial Artist, Person, and Friend! His Submission Grappling is Full of all of the Best Moves from all of the Best Styles Ju Do Ju Jut Su SAMBO Etc.,
Sensei Jovany is a legend of our sport. He combines Judo, Sambo and BJJ on his teaching. His school is amazing and anyone in the area should check it out!
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Your first BJJ class at Hayastan MMA 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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