DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Situated at 5543 Woodruff Ave. in Lakewood, California, DM Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy & Fitness Center delivers martial arts instruction and physical conditioning. The facility serves youth, adult, and female practitioners seeking structured grappling education and self-defense skills within the Lakewood community. Instruction is directed by lead academy instructor Professor Dimitrios Mavraganis, alongside Professor Mark Frasher, Professor Nea Vanda Ouk, and Professor Vu Nguyen. The training curriculum focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, positional escapes, guard sweeps, joint submissions, and defensive positioning through disciplined technical drills and supervised sparring practice. Class programming offers dedicated cohorts including adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kids classes, and specialized women programs scheduled throughout the week. Interested practitioners can schedule a free trial class to experience the training academy by contacting staff at the Woodruff Ave facility.