Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in West Los Angeles

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Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Street Sports BJJ.

If you're looking for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Los Angeles, Street Sports BJJ has been one of the most respected academies in the area for more than 25 years. Located in WestLos Angeles near Santa Monica and Culver City, our academy offers world-class instruction for beginners, hobbyists, and experienced competitors.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most effective martial arts for self defense, fitness, and mental discipline. Our classes focus on practical techniques, live training, and a supportive team environment that helps students progress at every level.

Whether your goal is to get in great shape, learn real self-defense skills, or compete in tournaments, Street Sports BJJ provides the training and community to help you succeed.

A Strong Community in West Los Angeles

One of the most important aspects of Street Sports BJJ is the community.

Our academy welcomes students from all backgrounds and experience levels. Many of our members come from West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, Brentwood, and Sawtelle.

Training partners support each other’s progress, celebrate achievements, and create a positive environment that keeps students motivated.

Whether you train twice a week or every day, you’ll become part of a team that values growth, respect, and perseverance.

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Real Self Defense Training

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is widely recognized as one of the most effective martial arts for real-world self defense.

BJJ emphasizes leverage and technique over strength and it allows a smaller person to control or neutralize a larger opponent.

Students at Street Sports BJJ learn essential, practical, self-defense skills including:

  • controlling aggressive opponents

  • escaping dangerous positions

  • defending against larger attackers

These skills translate directly to real-life situations. Consistent training also improves physical fitness and mental toughness.

Beginner Friendly BJJ Classes in Los Angeles

Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can feel intimidating. That’s why classes and our programs are designed to make beginners feel comfortable from day one.

Our beginner friendly BJJ classes in Los Angeles teach the fundamentals of grappling, including:

  • positional control

  • escapes and reversals

  • submissions

  • takedowns

  • live training (rolling)

New students quickly develop confidence, coordination, and real self-defense skills.

Many of our members started with zero martial arts experience, and within months they are training comfortably and improving their fitness.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

  • IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A WORLD CLASS JIU-JITSU ACADEMY WHERE YOU CAN GROW AND BE A PART OF AN EMPOWERING COMMUNITY, LOOK NO FURTHER AND COME VISIT STREET SPORTS WITH PROFESSOR RENATO MAGNO. THIS GUY IS THE DEFINITION OF CHARISMA AND LOYALTY. I SERIOUSLY DOUBT ANYBODY COULD DISLIKE RENATO NOT TO MENTION HIS CLASSES ARE INTERACTIVE AND FUN.

    CARLOS A.

  • JOINING STREET SPORTS IS WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE. I WAS IMMEDIATELY WELCOMED IN BY EVERYONE AND HAVE FELT PART OF THE FAMILY EVER SINCE! IN THESE LAST FEW YEARS I HAVE ATTENDED OPEN MATS, CLASSES, PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS AND HAD NOTHING BUT WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION AND AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE EVERY SINGLE TIME.

    SAM B.

  • I'VE BEEN TRAINING JIU JITSU SINCE 2003 AND HAVEN'T COME ACROSS A MORE WELCOMING ACADEMY

    JUSTIN S.

  • THE SPECTRUM OF STUDENTS KEEPS THE CLASSES FUN AND DYNAMIC. HIGHER BELT PRACTITIONERS ARE INCREDIBLY SUPPORTIVE AND SELFLESS AND MATCH BELTS ARE EGOLESS AND GREAT TRAINING PARTNERS.

    BLAKE A.

  • I’VE BEEN TRAINING AT STREET SPORTS FOR 15 YEARS AND I VALUE NOT ONLY THE SPORT BUT THIS PARTICULAR GYM. RENATO AND HIS COACHES HAVE FOSTERED AN INVITING ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST TECHNICAL STANDARDS

    MATT W.

jiu-jitsu students hanging out together after training

NO EGOS JUST COMMUNITY

MEMBERSHIPS RATES

NO YEARLY CONTRACT

ADULTS

$250 PER MONTH*

KIDS

$200 PER MONTH*

*CANCEL ACCOUNT WITH A 30-DAY NOTICE VIA EMAIL OR THE CONTACT FORM. NO HOLDS UNLESS INJURED DURING TRAINING.

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