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Torse House: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Segundo, 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
- Membership memberships run around $150/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule torsehouse.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 619-8709
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8:30 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“Thiago has an amazing skill with the kids where he is very cute with them, but also expects much discipline and work ethic from them.”
“You will find group classes, kids classes, women classes and competitors classes in so many different schedules.”
“He doesn't push anyone to compete, but this gym is still filled with high level competitors and world champions!”
“Thiago is a super knowledgeable black belt instructor who gives all the students 1 on 1 instruction.”
“Thiago is an excellent professor for those looking for self-defense and or competition training.”
What members say
“Professor Thaigo is one of the best when it comes to teaching the complex art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and presents it to his students in matter that anybody can learn!”
“Lastly, this studio is like a family, and I was welcomed in with arms wide open from the time I stepped in.”
“Second, professor Thiago is very patient with his students, BUT will push you very hard to be in the best shape possible while perfecting your technique.”
“Second, professor Thiago is very patient with his students, BUT will push you very hard to be in the best shape possible while perfecting your technique.”
“He doesn't push anyone to compete, but this gym is still filled with high level competitors and world champions!”
“Their extensive schedule, wide-range of size and experienced training partners, clean facilities and strong community will push you to improve every session!”
From the reviews
Awesome learning environment. The team is super nice and everyone is there to help each other. Thiago is a super knowledgeable black belt instructor who gives all the students 1 on 1 instruction. I highly recommend for any belt level .
This place is awesome. Great environment. Professor Thiago is knowledgable and fun. Great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and kids
Torse House is an exceptional school and the best place to train in the South Bay / Near LAX! Professor Thiago (Owner) is an accomplished competitor with a wealth of knowledge that he is able to communicate effectively to his students in a very hands-on, detailed and understandable way.
Stopped in for one night on a stop over in LA. Made to feel at home, Thiago is a great coach and competitor, the training partners are also awesome. If you're looking for a spot to train BJJ this is it.
New to BJJ? Start at Torse House: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Torse House: 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 Torse House: 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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