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Werdum Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Venice, California

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens No-gi

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  • 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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule werdumtraining.center — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 310-628-5572

Hours

Monday 8 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Werdum Training Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 7 mentions

“My son trains with Coach Yannick, and I’m truly grateful for his patience, kindness, and the way he connects with kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend for adults and children who are interested in self defense and being part of a wonderful community!”

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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 Werdum Training Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“An incredible place to train and grow your BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai!”

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🏟️ MMA

“An incredible place to train and grow your BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai!”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Amazing instruction from Felipe, Oliver, Lalo and Fabricio.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Great facility and friendly staff/students!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions
🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Awesome crew, super clean & very knowledgeable Martial Artists teach there !”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“He always motivates them to do their best and teaches not only jiu-jitsu, but also respect, confidence, and discipline.”

From the reviews

Werdum Training Center has been my Jiu-Jitsu home for almost 15 years. I love training and teaching here. I highly recommend for adults and children who are interested in self defense and being part of a wonderful community! OSS!

★★★★★ — Leo, Mar 2023

I was in LA for one day and went to train here, absolutely everyone was amazing! Fantastic techniques! Highly recommend! Thanks for letting me train.

★★★★★ — Nasir, Oct 2022

Werdum training center is more than a Gym, it’s a family, professor Felipe is great with both kids and adults, with very detailed house techniques that have been proven to work in multiple competitions.

★★★★★ — Sten, Mar 2023

An incredible place to train and grow your BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai! Beyond hosting seminars with world famous athletes and training the next generation of champions, the skilled instructors here are extremely welcoming and the diverse group of people who train here truly make you feel part of the family.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Oct 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Werdum Training Center

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 Werdum Training Center

2524 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA90291

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