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Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.2 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harbor City, California
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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule limataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-530-0777
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their foundation is rooted in experience since 1979 and it shows in their communication, solutions, and what they offer.”
“My son has ADHD and martial arts is helping him to focus and have a better discipline.”
“I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes.”
“The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.”
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What members say
“They are highly supportive of any customer feedback with confidence and offer support for us in advancement to our best potential.”
“I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes.”
“The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Lima Taekwondo . They are highly supportive of any customer feedback with confidence and offer support for us in advancement to our best potential. Their foundation is rooted in experience since 1979 and it shows in their communication, solutions, and what they offer.
I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes. The instructors are really patient and knowledgeable, the class environment is nurturing and welcoming. The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.
I am a new member here. My son has ADHD and martial arts is helping him to focus and have a better discipline. The instructors take their time to help the students. I am very happy with this studio. I highly recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lima Taekwondo & 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 Lima Taekwondo & 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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