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Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hawthorne, 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
- 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
- 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 psflosangeles.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Derek is an excellent coach, I love how patient he is with the children and how he talks to them.”
“Derek is the first Black Belt World Champ of Heath Pedigo and his technical ability is top notch in gi, nogi, and wrestling.”
“The training at this gym is always fun, but will also test your grit if you want to compete.”
“You can tell the culture here is all about elevating everyone on the mats, whether you’re a seasoned grappler or just dropping in for the first time.”
Other martial arts here
“Derek is the first Black Belt World Champ of Heath Pedigo and his technical ability is top notch in gi, nogi, and wrestling.”
What members say
“Derek, the head instructor, is not only a world-class coach, but also a genuinely great person who takes the time to connect with every student and visitor.”
“I love how the classes are beginners friendly and my kids love the class also!”
“I love how the classes are beginners friendly and my kids love the class also!”
“Not only is the teaching superb, but the attention to detail Coach Derek Feathurstun brings is definitely a highlight that most other gyms don't possess.”
“Someone who gives instruction, but also will be in your corner for competitions, both local and international and supporting you the Pedigo way.”
“PSF is world renown affiliate and having the only one in California is special.”
From the reviews
Hands down the best place there is! I joined the gym earlier this year and had absolutely 0 experience or any sort of training background. I was very nervous and shy but once I went in I was immediately put at ease. Our coach Derek is amazing, kind, and very patient.
My wife and I have trained at 4 different gyms over the years as our primary training gym and dozens more around the US dropping in while traveling and there is just something different about Pedigo.
Derek is the real deal. World champion black belt who deeply cares about the sport and is an open book for any who trains with him. I can't emphasize his dedication and passion for the sport in words, it is best to get some training and feel it for yourself.
Derek is an amazing coach and is passionate about bringing his students the best, most current Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Everyone that I have met from the gym have been super nice and welcoming. Highly recommend
New to BJJ? Start at Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - Jiu Jitsu
Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - 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. 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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