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Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ogbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-603-9260
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–12:30 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“As a woman who started jiu jitsu originally for self defense purposes- I’ve found a home here at Ocean.”
“I went to the Saturday Open Mat as a visitor from out of town and everyone was friendly, inviting and dangerous.”
“As a woman who started jiu jitsu originally for self defense purposes- I’ve found a home here at Ocean.”
What members say
“Professor Marshall Lipps is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had, that's including pre-k to SMC.”
“I went to the Saturday Open Mat as a visitor from out of town and everyone was friendly, inviting and dangerous.”
“I have taken privates with Professor Marshall for years and his technique and ability to teach are second to none.”
“Best workout you'll find in this part of town.”
“Head instructor Professor Marshall Lipps comes from a legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage!”
From the reviews
As a woman who started jiu jitsu originally for self defense purposes- I’ve found a home here at Ocean. I have never felt more supported, safe and taken care of here.
THE BEST IN THE WEST TO CHOKE THAT STRESS OFF YOUR CHEST. PROFESSOR MARSHALL HERE IS MAKING HUMBLE EVOLED ATHLETES . TRULY MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE 1 SUBMISSION AT A TIME... J5
I can’t imagine a better environment than this to learn Jiu Jitsu and meet good people. Marshall, perry, wilton, koda, alex are always there to help the students to improve!
Head instructor Professor Marshall Lipps comes from a legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage! Part of the Carlson Gracie / Rey Diogo Team his Academy carries on the this incredible heritage.
New to BJJ? Start at Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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