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Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Culver City, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule reydiogojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-733-6192
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves the kids class and I’m happy he is learning amazing Jiu Jitsu skills.”
“There’s a reason his students generally compete and win!”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an advanced practitioner, this academy delivers.”
What members say
“Rey Diogo is a great instructor, and one of the few BJJ instructors with his level of experience and wealth of knowledge.”
“Whether you're a total beginner or an advanced practitioner, this academy delivers.”
“And for those who just want to roll and be part of a community, when you join the studio you are introduced as a new family member and he really means it.”
“Traditional Brazilian jiu-jitsu from the Carlson Gracie tradition of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.”
From the reviews
Friendly, family environment. Super tight-knight community, with a vibrant and intelligent instructor. Rey Diogo can motivate and inspire his students like no other bjj instructor I've met
Rey Diogo is a legend of jiu jitsu!! He is from the 4th lineage. If you want to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu, he is the best teacher ever!!!
Rey Diogo is a great instructor, and one of the few BJJ instructors with his level of experience and wealth of knowledge.
Rey Diogo is a 6th degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Sr. and is one of the most knowledgeable jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world. He has adult classes and kids classes. It’s a fun/friendly environment and everyone is treated like family. I highly recommend this school.
New to BJJ? Start at Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rey Diogo Brazilian 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 Rey Diogo 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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