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December 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

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Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

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Verified

No-Gi

Competition

Kids Program

15 2 4 2 4

5.4 mi away

Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness is the world headquarters of the legendary Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles, located in Los Angeles, California. The academy provides world-class instruction in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, catering to students of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors. Led by Cobrinha and his son Kennedy Maciel, the academy features a comprehensive curriculum including Fundamentals 1, 2, and 3, Advanced classes, and an outstanding Kids & Teens program. The facility is equipped with premium mat space, locker rooms, showers, and dedicated parking.

Steps Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Verified

BJJ

No-Gi

13.5 mi away

Steps BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy at 13635 Burbank Blvd in Sherman Oaks, California, opened in August 2023 by black belt Fabio Passos, who brings an Alliance Jiu-Jitsu background. Classes are built around steady, personalized progress, one step at a time, in a peaceful and welcoming room. Programs include Tiny Warriors (ages 3 to 5), Junior Champions (ages 6 to 12), adult Beginners, Gi and No-Gi classes, and a Sunday open mat, with private lessons by appointment. New students can book a free trial class.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay

Featured

Verified

Kids Program

Competition

No-Gi

13.8 mi away

Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay offers adult and children’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 4415 Redondo Beach Boulevard in Lawndale, California. Adult classes progress from fundamentals to advanced training, with gi and no-gi sessions listed in the published timetable. The children’s program includes Kids BJJ for ages 7–15 and Minis for ages 3–6. The timetable also lists Lil Cobras competition team training for competition team members. Private lessons are available through the academy. A workout area provides a lifting station, exercise equipment, an airdyne bike, stationary bike, treadmill and rowing machine. The published schedule includes weekday morning and evening classes and Saturday gi training. Sunday competition training and open mat depend on the competition schedule, so students should confirm before attending. The official website provides the full timetable and a contact form for program questions, lesson arrangements and current class details.

Black House Redondo Beach

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Verified

MMA

BJJ

No-Gi

Wrestling

Muay Thai

Kids Classes

14.3 mi away

Black House Redondo Beach is a martial arts gym at 2416 Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach, California. Opened to the public in 2010, the gym offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu, BOLT Wrestling, Muay Thai and children’s classes. Its facility includes two large training mat areas and changing rooms. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Kenny Johnson is the Black House head coach and founder of BOLT Wrestling, a system that applies wrestling techniques to wrestling, jiu-jitsu and MMA. The jiu-jitsu program includes gi and no-gi classes with rolling and self-defense instruction. Carlos Alves and Matheus de Moraes are the named BJJ coaches; Matheus also holds a judo black belt. The kids program separates ages 3–6 with Matheus from ages 7–11 with Carlos. Muay Thai classes with Leo Souza and Coach Bruna include bag work, Thai pads, partner drills and sparring. The published timetable also lists kids Muay Thai and a women’s striking class. Prospective students can request a free trial class through the official website and contact the gym to confirm current class times.

Black House MMA

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Verified

MMA

No-Gi

Boxing

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

Wrestling

Striking

8 1 1

16.5 mi away

Black House MMA is the headquarters of the Black House team, at 1450 W 228th Street in Torrance, California. The Black House team has trained UFC champions including Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, and UFC strawweight Piera Rodriguez fights out of the gym today. Owner Ilan Xanthakis, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who competes in the IBJJF Masters divisions, leads the gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu program for beginners through competitors. Kenny Johnson, founder of BOLT Wrestling, teaches his wrestling system for jiu-jitsu and MMA: takedowns, front headlock, scrambles and positional control. Dr. Jason Park coaches boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai from fundamentals to fight preparation. The MMA program serves amateur and professional fighters, and the sign-up form also offers a Kids Team track. The facility has a cage, multiple mat areas, a weight area, showers and parking. New students can book a first class through the gym's website.

S&E Boxing

Boxing

Striking

0.1 mi away

S&E Boxing is located in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The gym offers training in Boxing and Striking.

Equipe Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Equipe Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Gracie Barra West La

Martial Arts

No-Gi

0.1 mi away

Gracie Barra West La in Los Angeles, CA, USA teaches Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi training.

Highland Park Fight Club

Martial Arts

No-Gi

0.1 mi away

Highland Park Fight Club is located in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, CA. While details about its affiliation and specific training programs are not provided, the gym serves the local community interested in martial arts and combat sports. The club's unique character stems from its presence in the culturally rich Highland Park neighborhood, which influences the atmosphere and approach to fitness This gym appeals to those looking for a place to engage in fight training within an energetic urban setting. Even without detailed public information on its curriculum or lineage, it remains a part of the city's diverse combat sports scene. Its location in Los Angeles gives it access to a broad martial arts community and a variety of training opportunities nearby.

Rickson Gracie Academy

0.1 mi away

Rickson Gracie Academy in Los Angeles, CA is a notable destination for practitioners seeking a significant connection to the Gracie lineage. It serves as a beacon for those aiming to study traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under a respected name in the martial arts community. Although details about its specific affiliations and training methods are not provided, the academy’s name alone carries the heritage of one of the most influential families in the sport. Situated in a vibrant city, it contributes to the rich tapestry of martial arts culture in Los Angeles. Students here benefit from the legacy and philosophy embedded in the Rickson Gracie curriculum, which emphasizes technical proficiency and discipline.

LA Boxing Gym

Boxing

Striking

0.2 mi away

Boxing and Striking define the listed focus of LA Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, California, USA. Boxing is a stand-up combat discipline broadly associated with punches, movement, distance, timing, and defense, and the accompanying Striking label keeps the record oriented toward stand-up martial arts. For a beginner, these two labels offer a clear way to understand the record’s discipline mix without implying any particular format or activity. For a competitor, the same focus identifies a stand-up combat frame rather than a broader set of martial-arts categories. The exact name LA Boxing Gym reinforces the Boxing emphasis, while Los Angeles gives the record a specific California setting. Nothing beyond the supplied Boxing and Striking focuses is needed to distinguish this Los Angeles martial-arts record.

Sho Tokyo Kendo Dojo - Los Angeles

Aikido

0.2 mi away

Sho Tokyo Kendo Dojo - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, USA offers Aikido training.

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Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

Featured

Verified

No-Gi

Competition

Kids Program

15 2 4 2 4

5.4 mi away

Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay

Featured

Verified

Kids Program

Competition

No-Gi

13.8 mi away

City of Angels Boxing

Boxing

Kids Program

Self-Defense

2.6 mi away

City of Angels Boxing is a Los Angeles gym with a community focus and an emphasis on supporting at-risk youth through boxing. Its listed programs cover boxing, youth training, and self-defense, with training available for different experience levels. A boxing ring provides a dedicated space for the sport, and parking is among the gym's listed amenities. The youth focus is a central part of the gym's existing profile, alongside its broader boxing instruction. Contact the gym to confirm age groups, the current schedule, and how to join a session.

Eagle Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Kids Program

No-Gi

6.3 mi away

Gi and No-Gi sit at the center of Eagle Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, an Independent martial-arts option in Los Angeles, CA, USA. That combination identifies two Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats: Gi uses the traditional uniform, while No-Gi emphasizes the same grappling setting without it. The listed Kids Program focus adds a family-oriented category to the academy’s discipline mix without changing its Gi and No-Gi identity. Parking and a Kids Area are listed amenities, giving those exact features a clear place alongside the martial-arts focus. With a supplied price range of $$, Eagle Rock Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is defined by its Independent affiliation, Los Angeles location, Gi and No-Gi categories, Kids Program label, Parking, and Kids Area.

Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club

No-Gi

Kids Program

7.6 mi away

Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club in Los Angeles, CA offers training in Gi, No-Gi, and a Kids Program. The gym is Independent and wheelchair accessible. It is in the $$ price range.

Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu North Hollywood

No-Gi

Kids Program

Competition

11.0 mi away

Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu North Hollywood, also called NOHO Jiu-Jitsu Studio and Alliance BJJ NOHO, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy at 5300 Lankershim Blvd, Suite 100, in North Hollywood, in the same building as 24 Hour Fitness. It is owned by Sungsil "Enzo" Kang, a third-degree black belt who met Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles in São Paulo in 2004 and became Cobrinha's second black belt in 2010. Kang is one of the pioneers of jiu-jitsu in South Korea and was part of its jiu-jitsu community for more than 20 years before moving to the United States. Kids train in age groups: Lil' Cobra for ages 3 to 5, Cobra Jr I for ages 6 to 8, Cobra Jr II for ages 9 to 14 and a Cobra Jr Comp competition class for ages 6 to 14, plus a Saturday kids all-levels class. Adult classes run on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, with Adult Intro for white belts with up to two stripes, Adult Intermediate, all-levels classes and a Friday no-gi class. Parking is free with validation.

Dawn Barnes Karate Kids

Karate

Kids Program

12.3 mi away

Karate and Kids Program define Dawn Barnes Karate Kids in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. The record is categorized under Karate, a martial-art focus that can give newcomers a clear entry point into traditional striking-oriented training. Its Kids Program label keeps the description centered on a youth-oriented martial-arts focus without extending beyond the supplied information. For someone comparing martial-arts options, the combination of Karate and Kids Program distinguishes this Sherman Oaks record from entries focused on other disciplines. Dawn Barnes Karate Kids is listed in Sherman Oaks, CA, placing its Karate and Kids Program focus within the United States. The name, location, and two supplied focus labels provide a concise picture of this martial-arts record.

Werdum Training Center

No-Gi

Kids Program

Muay Thai

MMA

12.5 mi away

Werdum Training Center is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA school at 2524 Lincoln Blvd in Venice, Los Angeles. It was established by Fabricio "Vai Cavalo" Werdum, who fought in PRIDE, Strikeforce and the UFC, and is managed by his brother, Professor Felipe Werdum. The academy, also known as Werdum Combat Team, is listed among the affiliated schools of Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Las Vegas. The academy teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu for all levels in the gi and no-gi, with no-gi submission grappling classes led by Professor Jordan Dixon, a black belt under Felipe Werdum. Kids jiu-jitsu is split into classes for ages 3 to 6 and 6 to 12. The schedule also includes Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA and Abadá-Capoeira, along with gi and no-gi open mats and private lessons with Felipe Werdum or another Werdum black belt. Memberships are sold by program or as an unlimited plan that covers every class. New students can book a free trial class online with no commitment.

BLACK BELT KIDS

Kids Program

14.2 mi away

BLACK BELT KIDS in Santa Monica, CA, USA offers a Kids Program.

TenGoose Boxing Gym

Boxing

Competition

Kids Program

14.9 mi away

A hardcore boxing gym in the San Fernando Valley run by renowned trainer Ricky Funez. TenGoose is known for developing professional talent and has a raw, authentic atmosphere. A place for serious boxers.

Panther Martial Arts & Family Fitness

Tae Kwon Do

Kids Program

Self-Defense

15.8 mi away

Tae Kwon Do, Kids Program, and Self-Defense form the supplied focus for Panther Martial Arts & Family Fitness in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Tae Kwon Do identifies a martial art centered broadly on striking, while Self-Defense adds a practical martial-arts category to the listing. The Kids Program label is also part of the stated focus, placing it beside Tae Kwon Do and Self-Defense as an explicit category. Parent Viewing Area and Parking are the exact listed amenities, and $$ is the supplied relative price-range symbol. Panther Martial Arts & Family Fitness carries an affiliation of Panther Martial Arts & Family Fitness, making its identity in this listing a combination of that affiliation, its Los Angeles location, its three stated focus labels, Parent Viewing Area, Parking, and $$.

Black House MMA Torrance

MMA

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

No-Gi

Self-Defense

Kids Program

Striking

18.1 mi away

Black House MMA Torrance is a mixed martial arts, striking, and grappling academy located at 3865 Pacific Coast Hwy in Torrance, California. Chief Instructor Brian Rauchbach leads a coaching staff that includes MMA Head Instructor and Competition Team Director Roman Todorovich; Muay Thai, CMMA, Self Defense, MMA, and Youth Program Lead Instructor Jake Cohen; professional MMA Welterweight Champion and Bare-Knuckle Boxer Tommy Aaron; UFC veteran and BJJ Black Belt Albert "The Warrior" Morales; 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt and 1998 UFC veteran Joe Pardo (who received his purple belt from Helio Gracie and trained with Royce Gracie); Sam DiMaggio (Krav Maga Black Belt and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Rorion Gracie); Muay Thai Competition Team Director Tahriq Wright; Kids Program Lead Instructor Diego Jasso; and instructors Katie Toney, Scott Satcher, Robert Richardson (Bobby Rich), Josh Grant, Danny Christian, Ashley Smith, and James Branley. Running classes daily from morning to evening, the gym offers MMA Classes, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense / Combative MMA, Kali Martial Arts (Filipino Stick Fighting), Martial Arts Fitness, and Kids (ages 5–8) and Youth (ages 9–12) programs, with two free trial classes for newcomers.

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Kennedy Maciel

Black Belt · Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

🏆 65.4 mi

Kennedy Maciel won the men's -66 kg division at the 2026 ADCC World Championship in Kraków, Poland, on September 13, 2026. He and his father, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, became the first father and son to win ADCC world titles in the same weight class. Kennedy Maciel is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles and assists adult classes at the Los Angeles academy. He began training in 2012 after moving from São Carlos, Brazil. His official biography lists European purple-belt, Pan brown-belt and Abu Dhabi World Pro brown-belt titles. Contact the academy for current training arrangements.

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Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles

Black Belt · Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

🏆 85.4 mi

Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles is the founder and head instructor of Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness in Los Angeles, the Alliance academy he opened in 2011. He received his black belt from Fernando “Terere” Augusto in 2005 and has since won 13 world championships, including IBJJF World titles in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2017, IBJJF No-Gi World titles in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012, the CBJJO World Championship in 2005 and ADCC gold in 2013, 2015 and 2017. In 2017 he became the first black belt to complete the Super Slam, winning ADCC, the World Championship, the Pan Championship, the European Championship and the Brazilian Nationals in a single year. Known for an attacking style, his guard was voted Best Guard of the Decade by fellow world champions in Gracie Magazine. He is a member of both the IBJJF Hall of Fame and the ADCC Hall of Fame (2022). As a coach, Cobrinha leads world champions Kennedy Maciel, his son, and Jalen Fonacier, promoted Mikey Musumeci to third-degree black belt, and has coached Fabricio Werdum and Cris Cyborg. He teaches seminars and camps in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Portugal, Malta and Italy.

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Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro

Black Belt · Xande Jiu Jitsu

8.6 mi

Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is the head instructor at Honu Sumo Club, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Diego, CA, USA. Ribeiro is also the registered instructor for Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu San Diego (San Diego, CA, USA), Six Blades Bushido (Dallas, TX, USA), Xande Jiu Jitsu (Los Angeles, CA, USA). 1,176 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list these academies as their team, 219 of them black belts, and between them they hold 1,303 championship titles (45 IBJJF World, 43 Pan, 29 European, 41 Brasileiro, 1145 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.

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Owner & Head Professor Fabbio Passos de Alencar

Black Belt · Steps Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

🏆 1213.5 mi

Fabio Passos is owner and head professor of Steps BJJ in Sherman Oaks, California, which he opened in August 2023. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with an Alliance background and real competition experience, he is known for breaking techniques down step by step so students of any size or experience understand what they are doing and why.

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Professor Jalen Fonacier

Black Belt · Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay

🏆 113.8 mi

Professor Jalen Fonacier is an elite black belt competitor and instructor under the legendary Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles. He is a highly accomplished competitor in the rooster weight division, holding prestigious titles such as two-time IBJJF World Champion and 2026 IBJJF European Champion, with a 4-0 record at UFC BJJ. Professor Jalen represents the world-class competitive pedigree of the Cobrinha lineage.

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Coach Kenny Johnson

Black Belt · Black House Redondo Beach

🏆 614.3 mi

Kenny Johnson is the head coach of Black House and the founder of BOLT Wrestling. He wrestled at the University of Iowa under Dan Gable, trained for six Olympic Games, and is one of 35 coaches worldwide certified at USA Wrestling's NECP Gold Level. He is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. His BOLT system applies wrestling to jiu-jitsu and MMA through a standardized curriculum and a progressive belt system. He teaches it at Black House Redondo Beach, through ten BOLT affiliate academies, and in seminars and camps across the U.S., Europe and the Bahamas. He has worked with BJ Penn, Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, José Aldo, Alexander Volkov, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Paul Daley and Dan Inosanto, and coaches Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, Tabatha Ricci, Piera Rodriguez, Kennedy Maciel, Jalen Fonacier and Mikey Musumeci in wrestling.

Dennis Wood

Gracie Barra West La

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Dennis Wood is listed as a contact for Gracie Barra West La.

Kelby Wood

Highland Park Fight Club

0.1 mi

Kelby Wood is listed as a contact for Highland Park Fight Club.

Jason Gary Eisner

Black Belt · Highland Park Fight Club

0.1 mi

Jason Gary Eisner is the head instructor at Highland Park Fight Club, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Los Angeles, CA, USA. 32 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, 1 of them black belts, and between them they hold 10 championship titles (10 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Jason Gary Eisner is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.

Rickson Gracie

Black Belt · Rickson Gracie Academy

0.1 mi

Rickson Gracie is the head instructor at Rickson Gracie Academy, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in los angeles, CA, USA. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Rickson Gracie is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.

AJ Agazarm

Black Belt · Gracie Barra West La

0.1 mi

AJ Agazarm is the head instructor at Gracie Barra Atascadero, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Atascadero, CA, USA. Agazarm is also the registered instructor for Gracie Barra Paso Robles (Paso Robles, CA, USA), Gracie Barra West La (Los Angeles, CA, USA). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where AJ Agazarm is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.

John Veloso Ouano

Black Belt · Equipe Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

0.1 mi

John Ouano is the founder of Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the team this academy is affiliated with, and a 6th degree black belt. He was promoted to 6th degree on May 16, 2026 by his long-time instructor and mentor Rodrigo Medeiros, and is recognised by the IBJJF and USBJJ. Ouano has trained since the earliest days of BJJ in Southern California and was one of the first American students of Carlson Gracie Sr. In December 2002 he opened New Breed Academy with Johnny Ramirez, and together with Rodrigo Medeiros and Julio Fernandez he co-founded the BJJ Revolution Team (Carlson Gracie Team). He officially started the Tsunami BJJ team on December 2, 2013, and also founded the kimono company Ouano.com.

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