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Meraki
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, California
State-of-the-art academy offering jiu jitsu and grappling classes for adults and kids.
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule merakijiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-968-5474
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The fundamentals program for new comers is rich with in depth concept teachings, while the advanced classes have a insane level of technical application and over all training.”
“it's the perfect gym for competitors and hobbyists.”
“It has one of the largest mats in SoCal, in a gorgeous facility, complete with private training room for beginners and privates, and a barber shop!”
“It has one of the largest mats in SoCal, in a gorgeous facility, complete with private training room for beginners and privates, and a barber shop!”
What members say
“From the warm welcome at the reception to the exceptional classes and knowledgeable coaches, everything has exceeded my expectations.”
“It has one of the largest mats in SoCal, in a gorgeous facility, complete with private training room for beginners and privates, and a barber shop!”
“It’s always intimidating joining a new academy, but Jason, the coaches, Nate, and training partners have made it super welcoming.”
“The fundamentals program for new comers is rich with in depth concept teachings, while the advanced classes have a insane level of technical application and over all training.”
“Its a great way to learn.”
“The facility is immaculate (design, cleanliness, locker rooms), the staff is amazing and the instruction led by Prof Jason is top notch.”
From the reviews
This is a great academy for learning BJJ, I've been here for about 8 months as a noob white belt. The instructors and fellow students are great, while most are hobbyists, they still train hard without being overly aggressive.
I had a fantastic experience training at Meraki! It’s easily one of the most beautiful jiu-jitsu gyms around, and every single instructor is stellar. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on fundamentals and positional sparring, making it perfect for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Highly recommend!
Meraki Jiu Jitsu is the BEST. The facility is immaculate (design, cleanliness, locker rooms), the staff is amazing and the instruction led by Prof Jason is top notch. I would highly recommend Meraki to anyone looking to get start or continue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Meraki thought of everything when designing their new space. It has one of the largest mats in SoCal, in a gorgeous facility, complete with private training room for beginners and privates, and a barber shop! Jason is a walking BJJ encyclopedia, all the professors are top notch. Everyone is very respectful...
New to BJJ? Start at Meraki
Meraki 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 Meraki
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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