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MANIFEST MMA

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in La Habra, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • 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

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at MANIFEST MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“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.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Skill ranges from beginner to competitor, there is room for everyone to grow.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“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.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at MANIFEST MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“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.”

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🏟️ MMA 17 mentions

“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.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I did a boxing and my first jujitsu session.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“I should also mention that Coach Issac is a great and knowledgeable coach.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“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.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“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.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The warm-up and technique drills are challenging but fun and are a great opportunity to put your skills into practice.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“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.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 14 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Alan, Oct 2023

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.

★★★★★ — Jp, Jun 2023

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.

★★★★★ — Travis, May 2024

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.

★★★★★ — B, May 2023

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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.

See their beginner class info

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find MANIFEST MMA

1403 E Lambert Rd Ste O, La Habra, CA90631

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