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MANIFEST MMA
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in La Habra, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule manifestmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 562-554-6585
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been looking for a gym to join for months for my son and I and after searching around manifest schedule works perfect for both of our schedule.”
“Skill ranges from beginner to competitor, there is room for everyone to grow.”
“Coach Kevin is incredibly nice and wants you to feel comfortable going into the gym and as a beginner that was very important to me.”
Other martial arts here
“Both of my kids are in the JiuJitsu & Muay Thai class, i am very pleased with how respectful and patient coach Kevin and Coach Johnny are.”
“I recently dropped in to train at Manifest MMA jiu jitsu gym in La Habra, CA and was blown away by the quality of instruction and the welcoming community.”
What members say
“I should also mention that Coach Issac is a great and knowledgeable coach.”
“Very welcoming place, started gi jui jitsu and didn’t know how to tie my gi but the people there were quick to help and better our understanding during the class.”
“Very welcoming place, started gi jui jitsu and didn’t know how to tie my gi but the people there were quick to help and better our understanding during the class.”
“The warm-up and technique drills are challenging but fun and are a great opportunity to put your skills into practice.”
“We’ve been coming a little over a month & my daughters love learning and as a parent i am proud to see them enjoying this new hobby.”
“This is an amazing gym from the facility, locker rooms , coaches , staff, and everything in this gym is clean and organized.”
From the reviews
This is an amazing gym from the facility, locker rooms , coaches , staff, and everything in this gym is clean and organized. I've been looking for a gym to join for months for my son and I and after searching around manifest schedule works perfect for both of our schedule.
Excellent Jiu Jitsu Gym with Skilled Instructors in La Habra, CA. I recently dropped in to train at Manifest MMA jiu jitsu gym in La Habra, CA and was blown away by the quality of instruction and the welcoming community.
I've been wanting to try a new hobby and I figured I'd give Manifest MMA a shot. I struggle with social anxiety which stopped me from joining a Muay Thai/BJJ class for a while. I finally said enough was enough and joined Manifest MMA. Upon entering, Coach Kevin was extremely hospitable and made me feel comfortable.
Visited many MMA gyms and this is the first to have complimentary gear wipes. Instruction is clear. Will learn from the professor and other students alike. Skill ranges from beginner to competitor, there is room for everyone to grow. Family friendly environment with fun and supportive community. Highly recommended.
New to BJJ? Start at MANIFEST MMA
MANIFEST MMA 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 MANIFEST MMA
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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