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Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate

4.9 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Gate, California

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule artemisjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 323-678-1101

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 10–11 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 10–11 am, 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 6:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
Sunday 11 am–1:30 pm

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 Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

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🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“My son has been coming here for a Lil more then a year and half and the level of confidence,discipline , and love for the sport is beyond what i expected.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“This Jiu Jitsu Clubs instructors are great at helping competitors prepare for competition!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He has excelled so much with all the lessons they offer and the 1 on 1 privates .”

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🔓 Open Mat

“The academy also hosts open matt, Friday night and Sunday mornings sparring.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I've gained not only self-defense skills but also improved my fitness and discipline.”

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🌱 Beginners 10 mentions

“Great training for all levels, led by skilled and passionate instructors.”

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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 Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Overall Impression / Recommendation I would recommend this class to beginners / intermediate / all levels, especially if you’re looking for a balanced MMA introduction.”

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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 130 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great school awesome and knowledgeable professors, and coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 14 mentions

“From my first day here, I have been welcomed with open arms by every single student and trainer, regardless of belt ranks.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 29 mentions

“The coaches are patient, supportive, and truly care about helping kids grow both on and off the mats.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 11 mentions

“Technique Instruction We covered techniques in striking, grappling, clinch, takedowns etc.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“90280 Instructor: Mike Hermosillo Warm-Up & Conditioning The warm-up was duration, style dynamic stretching, bodyweight, shadowboxing.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son has gained so much confidence, discipline, and skill since joining.”

From the reviews

Six blades has a great program for kids all ages and adults. I have my girls ages 8 thru 15 and they love coach mike and it’s team . All staff and coaches are very friendly and make my kids feel like they are part of a big family.

★★★★★ — Victor, May 2023

Artemis Academy is a great family oriented and friendly place to attend. Coach Mike which is the main instructor is very attentive and dedicated coach that helps each student needs to learn and achieve each ones goal in class.

★★★★★ — Oscar, Nov 2021

After 18 years of training, jiu-jitsu I couldn’t be more proud to be able to train with Six blades in Southgate. Mike runs his dojo with care and respect and it is always looking good and clean.

★★★★★ — Alfie, Oct 2025

I started training at Artemis Academy about a month and a half ago. From my first day here, I have been welcomed with open arms by every single student and trainer, regardless of belt ranks.

★★★★★ — Frank, Nov 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate

Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate 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 Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate

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 Six Blades JiuJitsu South Gate

3916 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA90280

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