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Sparta Academy
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, California
Contemporary fitness facility offering free weights & Crossfit, kickboxing & martial arts classes.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartaacademyla.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-832-7404
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“As a woman, I've tried different MMA gyms and have mostly felt ignored because I was a female.”
“They have everything, personal training, self defense sessions and even weightlifting.”
“I have wanted to learn Muy Thai and take classes for a while now, for both self defense and fitness purposes.”
“The owner is a master martial artist and the instructors are endlessly professional, understanding, and can work with all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“As a woman, I've tried different MMA gyms and have mostly felt ignored because I was a female.”
“Lots of different martial arts (Jiu jitsu, kickboxing, krav, judo, wrestling, etc.”
“Lots of different martial arts (Jiu jitsu, kickboxing, krav, judo, wrestling, etc.”
“Lots of different martial arts (Jiu jitsu, kickboxing, krav, judo, wrestling, etc.”
What members say
“TL;DR Pros: Excellent coaches Small classes Rapid results Strategic workouts Friendly environment Newbies welcomed”
“The owner is a master martial artist and the instructors are endlessly professional, understanding, and can work with all levels.”
“The gym itself is clean and very welcoming (definitely feels like a family already), and follows all Covid safety protocols.”
“I've made more gains in my strength and technique in the last year of working with them than I did at any other previous MMA I've trained at before.”
“The gym itself is clean and very welcoming (definitely feels like a family already), and follows all Covid safety protocols.”
“He pushed me beyond what I thought I could do but I saw results and I think it's worth every penny!”
From the reviews
Sparta Academy has been a transformational experience. I began with a couple of one-off classes in Muay Thai kickboxing, then bought the 10-class nonmember package, then I decided to add Cross Training classes, and finally went ahead and got the monthly unlimited package.
As a female, this gym was very intimidating at first, but my SO was looking for a gym to lose the pandemic weight we put on and we decided to give it a try. We’re so glad we did because we’ve been so impressed by the results!
It was hard getting back into a routine after the pandemic, but finding Sparta Academy was such a blessing, I cannot say enough good things about this gym. I initially booked personal training with JJ.
Small but mighty. Literally the best gym program I’ve ever experienced. Was in shape and beyond in a matter of weeks. The schedule can be a bit tight but if you can go consistently you will see results immediately.
New to BJJ? Start at Sparta Academy
Sparta Academy 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 Sparta Academy
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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