Best Self-Defense Classes in East Los Angeles, CA

“In a year, I've gone from gasping for breath and being utterly lost-- to having a greater sense of confidence, competing in amateur grappling, and becoming part of a team with amazing friends and mentors.”

“I had learned how to tie my belt appropriately, but the second I stepped in I completely forgot how to tie it, Jason hunt tied it for me and explaining as he did so.”

“Sensei Avi and Sensei Ruth have instilled a sense of discipline , respect , positive work ethics ,talking ownership of ones deeds , humility and inner peace”

“The students who've trained with him for a while help teach some of the beginner classes, and their comprehensive approach to teaching techniques is a noticeably common trait they've picked up from training here.”

“I signed up for a trial class and Professor Mauricio called me personally (on a Sunday) and talked to me about the school and asked me about my experience with jiu jitsu.”

“Professor Renato and the other black belt instructors are excellent teachers with tremendous experience and heavily stress the details to help you learn techniques correctly.”

“He doesn't cut corners when it comes to teaching, and he has something to offer anyone, from beginners with no athletic background to experienced fighters.”

“The head instructor at Level UP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is a highly recommended master teacher of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I'm glad he opened another location in Studio City.”

“The location is pretty convenient for Hollywood/West Hollywood-ers, right at the intersection of Melrose Ave and Fairfax Ave, but I was surprised that some of the students travel from as far downtown LA and South LA to train here despite crazy LA tra...”

“I have been training with Ricardo for 7 years now and I bring anyone I know who is interested in jiu jitsu to his gym because it is the perfect place to get the fundamentals while feeling safe and welcome.”

“The gym is located on Westwood Blvd, just a couple of blocks from Westwood Village which gives it the perfect location since it is close to almost everything, well as close as anything can be in Los Angeles.”

“Culver City Level Up, also has a wide range of consistent practitioners that have different skill levels/belt rankings as well as diverse body sizes giving all athletes the opportunity to train with people that are both bigger and smaller than them.”

“Each weekday targets different muscle groups with strength training and conditioning, and the last part of all classes is solely about practicing kickboxing.”

“I love professor Gomez's mindset about Jiu-Jitsu and the way he applies the self defense aspect in all of his classes, it Is extremely important especially during these volatile times because you never know what is going to happen these days.”

“The Best!”

“We teach a simple, non-strenuous, direct and effective self-defense training workshop that provides women with the power to stop abuse, assaults and fear. Teaching the essential details to fight back successfully no matter the size of you or your adv...”

“Professor Hoffa and Professor James are great teachers I've learned so much from them it's almost been one year since I've joined and it's one of the best things I've ever did all my teammates are super cool and very helpful and some of the best guys...”