Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Adults
Gi and no-gi classes combine technique, rolling and practical self-defense. The program welcomes beginners and students preparing for competition.
Coaches: Carlos Alves, Matheus de Moraes
Program on the gym website
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Black House Redondo Beach
VerifiedRedondo Beach, CA
4.6
(31 reviews)- Adult competition score
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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.
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Published Weekly Schedule
Local time in Redondo Beach (America/Los_Angeles). Published on the gym website; confirm current classes with the gym before visiting.
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Monday
- 4 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (Gi), ages 7–11
- 5 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (Gi), ages 3–6; Wrestling
- 6 PMJiu-jitsu (No-Gi); Muay Thai
- 7 PMWomen’s Strike Class; Muay Thai
Tuesday
- 4 PMKids Muay Thai, ages 7–11
- 5 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (Gi), ages 3–6
- 6 PMMuay Thai
- 7 PMJiu-jitsu (Gi); Muay Thai
Wednesday
- 4 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (No-Gi), ages 7–11
- 5 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (Gi), ages 3–6; Wrestling
- 6 PMJiu-jitsu (No-Gi); Muay Thai
- 7 PMWomen’s Strike Class; Muay Thai
Thursday
- 5 PMKids Jiu-jitsu (Gi), ages 3–6
- 6 PMMuay Thai
- 7 PMJiu-jitsu (Gi); Muay Thai
Friday
- 5 PMJiu-jitsu (No-Gi)
- 6 PMMuay Thai (Sparring Day); Women’s Strike Class
Programs
BOLT Wrestling
Kenny Johnson’s wrestling system teaches techniques for wrestling, jiu-jitsu and MMA. BOLT lists year-round Redondo classes for coaches and athletes of all levels.
Coaches: Kenny Johnson
Program on the gym website
Muay Thai
Stand-up striking and clinch work progress from basic punches and kicks to advanced attacks. Training includes bags, Thai pads, partner drills and sparring.
Coaches: Leo Souza, Coach Bruna
Program on the gym websiteKids Jiu-jitsu — ages 3–6
Ages 3–6
The younger children’s gi and no-gi program is led by Matheus de Moraes, a black belt in judo and jiu-jitsu. The published timetable currently lists gi classes for this group.
Coaches: Matheus de Moraes
Program on the gym websiteKids Jiu-jitsu — ages 7–11
Ages 7–11
Carlos Alves leads the older children’s gi and no-gi program, with a focus on jiu-jitsu skills, discipline and respect.
Coaches: Carlos Alves
Program on the gym websiteKids Muay Thai
Ages 7–11
The published timetable lists kids Muay Thai for ages 7–11 on Tuesdays at 4 PM.
Program on the gym websiteWomen’s Strike Class
The published timetable lists a women’s striking class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 PM, and Fridays at 6 PM.
Program on the gym websiteInformation checked 2026-10-06 against Official gym website, BOLT training.
Training Focus & Amenities
Specialties:
MMA
BJJ
Gi
No-Gi
Wrestling
Muay Thai
Kids Classes
Amenities:
Two training mat areas
Changing rooms
Instructors
Jiu-jitsu · Kids ages 7–11
Carlos Alves
Black Belt
Carlos Alves is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach at Black House Redondo Beach and leads its kids program for ages 7–11. The gym identifies him as a black b...
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