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West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Los Angeles, California
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 (ages 7–15) — 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 westlosjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 213-652-6792
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Love boxing with Coach Armando- he’s patient and always focuses on detailed corrections- he’s great with kids and a big support for women’s self defense”
“The way he works with kids, teens, adults, men and women is second to none.”
“Love boxing with Coach Armando- he’s patient and always focuses on detailed corrections- he’s great with kids and a big support for women’s self defense”
“He’s an outstanding coach who knows how to tailor his approach to any skill level—whether you’re brand new to boxing or looking to sharpen your technique.”
Other martial arts here
“He’s an outstanding coach who knows how to tailor his approach to any skill level—whether you’re brand new to boxing or looking to sharpen your technique.”
What members say
“Armando is a great coach and trainer, he is Very knowledgeable and Makes you feel comfortable at any level whether you are a beginner or experienced.”
“Armando is a great coach and trainer, he is Very knowledgeable and Makes you feel comfortable at any level whether you are a beginner or experienced.”
“If you’re after a coach who’s knowledgeable, motivating, and creates a supportive but challenging environment, Armando is the real deal.”
“He’s an outstanding coach who knows how to tailor his approach to any skill level—whether you’re brand new to boxing or looking to sharpen your technique.”
“Love boxing with Coach Armando- he’s patient and always focuses on detailed corrections- he’s great with kids and a big support for women’s self defense”
From the reviews
Overall great gym and atmosphere. Excellent boxing instructor. Great place for families
Learn Boxing & Jiu-Jitsu!! A great teacher that is skilled in both disciplines. With serious training under legendary coaches in each art, he offers clear, easy-to-understand instruction that’s great for all ages and experience levels.
The crew at West Los is small but incredibly skilled and attentive. Group classes are kept small so the instruction is focused and intimate. Armando is a great instructor for both boxing and BJJ, having excelled at both over many years.
I’ve been training jiu jitsu and boxing with Armando for more than two years. He is a patient and skilled teacher, and I’ve improved in my technique greatly through his instruction. I’m very pleased he has opened a school to serve the community with his talents.
New to BJJ? Start at West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing
West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing 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 West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing
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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