Fight Science MMA

(120 reviews)

1.6 mi

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with handshakes from everyone, which immediately set the…read moretone. At first I thought people were confusing me with someone else, but I quickly realized that's just the culture here. I started with their 4-week beginner program and had a really positive experience. The professors are not only friendly and approachable, but also world-class. They pay close attention to everyone to make sure you feel comfortable and are learning the techniques correctly. Starting BJJ can feel intimidating, but they've created a safe and supportive environment that makes it much easier to stay consistent. That's important for a sport like this where progress takes time. What initially drew me in was Cobrinha's philosophy, and it absolutely lives up to the reputation. I'd encourage anyone to learn about it directly from him. I've been meaning to write this for a while, but I'm proud to be a member here now. This is a great place to start your BJJ journey.

I'm disappointed with my experience…read more On the 12th, I called specifically to confirm pricing and scheduling before committing because I value both my time and the business's time. During that call, I was told there was a 4-week introductory program for $149, with classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 PM. I was also told that after the introductory period, membership would be $257 per month, with a discounted rate available if I signed up early. Based on that information, I was excited to get started. I confirmed my email, completed the registration process, signed the waiver, and booked what was advertised on the website as a free trial. When I arrived for class, I was informed that free trials were no longer offered and that the $149 introductory program was no longer available. This was surprising given that only about 10 days had passed since I had called to confirm everything. I asked whether I could simply pay for a drop-in fundamentals class since I was already there and on time, but I was told that drop-ins were only available to students with prior experience. As a brand-new student, my only option was to sign up for the full $257 monthly membership. That was the most frustrating part. The lower-cost introductory option was gone, the free trial was gone, and I wasn't allowed to pay for a single class to see if the gym was a good fit. Instead, the only option available was to commit to a full month for $257 without ever having taken a class there. That's a significant commitment for someone trying a new gym for the first time. It's unfortunate because the facility seems to have a great community and many satisfied members. However, having the terms change so quickly after I confirmed them, combined with having no way to try a class before committing to a full membership, left me with a very negative first impression.

Present day !! Stripe promotion!!

First day (2023)

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Me with the "man himself" "Cobrinha". Promotion to brown belt, 2022.

Clube Jiu Jitsu

(14 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'm lucky to say that I'm a part of this gym. I wouldn't…read moretrust my kids anywhere else. My wife loves coming here and training. Watching my kids graduate to new belts is a priceless moment. I would 100% recommend this place

Really great place to train, the teachers are very approachable and knowledgeable. The community…read morehere is also really friendly

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MRG MMA

(72 reviews)

1.2 mi

Our 5yo son with Autism has been taking individual and group lessons for the past year. He has…read moreblossomed under the support and care his instructors have given. They have been very patient and innovative in their teaching. He loves working with Teacher Justin. Thank you MRG MMA.

Just came to find out this gym charged my mom $2000 for a "lifetime membership" and then $400…read moremonthly?! She's 65 years old and I can't help but feel like she's being taken advantage of... I have the highest tier all access equinox membership and even that is not $400 monthly. She hasn't gone there once since signing up and has reached out to them multiple times to cancel and they keep giving her excuses or not getting back to her. I think it's a bit unethical for them to do that, so now I've had to reach out to my credit card company about their negligence to cancel despite the multiple attempts to reach them and try to resolve it with them firsthand. She also said her friend mentioned that it's impossible to cancel and they will keep charging your card. I'm shocked to see good reviews and if this is just something happening personally to my mom but either way, I think the issue isn't the facility, it's the business practices. Continuing to charge after a cancellation request is highly concerning. If you're considering signing up, make sure you fully understand how difficult it may be to cancel. Below is a photo of my mom reaching out a month and a half ago for cancellation. And the ridiculous charges of $2k and the $400, it feels like robbery

Welcome Eddie Bravo's Black Belt, Jay Garber to the coaching staff!

Cardio kickboxing class!

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Liza Koshy's YouTube Video "The Art of Groin Pulling" shot at MRG with Coach David

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Beverly Hills

4.9

(45 reviews)

3.6 mi

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is such a warm, welcoming place. The coaches are kind, helpful, and teach…read morepractical, real-world self-defense--especially for bullying situations. My child loves it. Being able to take down someone twice her size makes her feel so proud! Highly recommend to any parent looking to build confidence, discipline, and real life skills in their child.

I am in my 50s and an executive that wanted to try something new. I had obvious concerns due to my…read moreage and lack of conditioning over the years. I also cannot afford to get injured. I made the best decision of my life joining Gracie Beverly Hills. Owner and Head Instructor Mike is amazingly friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I have now been going for 1 1/2 years. Finding something you enjoy doing as you get older is not easy. I absolute love the learning and mental aspect of it. I have the ability to train anywhere, Mike and his team make everyone feel welcomed. There is NO weird intimidation or overly competitive vibe. It is a great community of people that love to learning Jiu Jtisu. If you are on the fence, just try a lesson. It could change your life :)!!!

Jr Grapplers (8-13yrs) #Bullyproof

Leave The Ego at the Door!

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Thursday Night MasterCycle!

Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(22 reviews)

2.0 mi

Level up is a great place to introduce yourself to jujitsu. All the instructors are amazingly…read morefriendly and welcoming. Had a blast in my first class and definitely recommend trying out in any of their other locations.

looking to level up your skill set in jiu jitsu come down…read moreand join us at level up great coaches and professors who are dedicated to the trade and passing down the knowledge to their students from gi, no gi, open Mat, this is the place to learn.

Like fam!

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Taco MMA Privates

(1 review)

0.0 mi

Taco has been training my daughter for well over 5 years now . The passion taco has for mma and…read moreboxing just shows in his dedication . When my daughter first started coming to him, she was shy and quiet, and the way He's just been able to help her come out of her shell, I will forever be thankful. My husband , son, daughter, and I trust him and view him as family now . My son, at only 4 years old, enjoyed watching his sister train with taco and began asking if he could train too . Taco took him in, the patience taco has is extreme . I love that my kids enjoy their time while training he is now 9 years old and still trains. Destiny has learned so much from Taco and would definitely recommend him to anyone trying to learn techniques or just train on a daily basis.

From the owner: I offer you 15 years of Martial Arts Experience I am…read morecurrently an active MMA fighter 3x World Champion in two different promotions Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Offers 3 different training locations Mid City, Southbay, and East LA

Winning my 3rd world title on May 13 2023

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The Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(6 reviews)

46.9 mi

This program has helped my son in so many different ways. He has only been here for a week and has…read morehad a big improvement with his self esteemed, his confidence and his overall mental and physical health. Everyone here has been very welcoming and very friendly. Excited to have my other son start next week.

We have been bringing our son here since he was 3 1/2. He's 6 now. And still loves it. We do…read morecompetitions and our son enjoys them. Not only does it help his self esteem, self defense but also teaches him respect, dedication and hard work.

Family training together.

Kids classes Mon-Fri

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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.

Antelope Valley Jiu Jitsu

(4 reviews)

40.6 mi

My younger sister is blind, so my parents catered to whatever she wanted. She wanted martial arts…read morelessons and found this hole in the wall which wasn't too far from our home. I tagged along and I'm glad I did. That was one of the most changing moments of my life. I met coach Dan and a few of the other guys that soon became my jiu jitsu family. Coach Dan. Man. I loved his slight accent, his morales, the way he knew where he stood. Being 16 years old and impressionable, he really helped mold me into the young lady I am today. He was never in it for the money. He coaches because he loves it. Definitely the BEST training you could get. He's hands down the best coach. The way he teaches and takes time with every student. His knowledge and years of experience. Starting jiu jitsu here was great. Stay loyal. Stay hungry to learn. You put in the hard work and enthusiasm, coach will help you progress. *flow with the go* Love, The tiny girl who walked in and didn't know what the fuck she was doing, but she loved it. - Geny

Great school that provides an excellent learning environment for it's students. Dan Howard is the…read morebest instructor I could ever ask for, he is strict and will not let little errors in technique slide, but at the same time provides encouragement for his students to succeed. Dan has many sayings at his school, one of which is to leave your ego at the door, which every student at the school practices. Promotions in belt ranking will not come quickly or easily at this school, as they shouldn't, Dan emphasizes mastery of the basic fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and will not promote you until he truly feels you are ready.

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Won Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9

(31 reviews)

3.6 mi

As a resident living nearby, I personally witnessed them harassing a delivery driver who had parked…read morein the wrong spot. The dark-haired "kung fu master" arrogantly shooed the delivery driver away. In Eastern culture, those who practice martial arts should be tolerant of the weak, not bully them, so I don't recommend you choose this place.

Professor Won is an OG. Probably a descendant of a rooftop korean (google rooftop koreans if you…read moredon't know what i'm talking about), he is great at giving clear directions and introducing people to the fine art of BJJ. His favorite words include "oss!" "stack stack" and "porra" and that's how you know he learned from the greatest. I've been going for more than a year and am addicted - you will sweat, you will learn, you will make friends. Oss!

Training session with Professor Won Lee

Mma fighter Adam Wisniewski came to Wonbjj.

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Taejo Kickboxing- Koreatown

(66 reviews)

2.6 mi

Absolutely recommend! First of all would like to say that…read morethis place will definitely motivate you to do your best. Thanks to amazing coaches and amenities available you will be able to achieve your goals quickly. The space is big and can accommodate decent amount of people. Do not hesitate go to Taejo

My girls , 9 & 11, just finished their first week here. They love coming and look forward to it…read more They are smiling during and after class. The coaches are great , patient and funny. My kids have no experience at all but I see they learned so much already In just 3 days. The only thing, Parking is a bit of a struggle. But other than that this place is awesome everyone is so welcoming. My girls get very sweaty In 45 minutes. We love it!

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Adventure Lagoon

I really like adventure lagoon. It is a really fun experience. There is so much to do. There are…read morewaterslides and water obstacle courses. Along with that there are also kayaks, pedal boats, and paddle boards. They have good food that is served quickly. The lifeguards and staff are kind and helpful. I felt very safe there. Would totally recommend!

The Adventure Lagoon felt incredibly misleading…read more I was planning to take my kids to the beautiful Splash Park at Castaic Lake, but my son told me Adventure Lagoon was a better deal because it advertised $35 for the day. When I arrived, the employee asked, "Do they want the water park too?" I replied, "That's why we're here." She then told me it was an additional $10 per person. What wasn't made clear is that the $10 only covers one hour. After getting inside, I learned you have to keep paying for every additional hour. For comparison: Castaic Splash Park 2 kids = $70 total Parent = free Adventure Lagoon (calculation based on 3 hours - though I chose this place to come for 4 hours since it was advertised as same price for all day) 2 kids admission = $70 Water park fees = $60 Parent admission = $35 Total = $165 So instead of spending the day at a beautiful lake surrounded by nature, we paid more than double to be at a small water park surrounded by warehouses. The website prominently advertises the day rate and has a big "BOOK NOW" button, but the hourly water park fees are not made clear upfront; you have to literally scroll below the pricing and "Book Now" to see them. See here - https://www.theadventurelagoon.com/pricing I don't mind paying. I do mind feeling misled. Unfortunately, they lost us as customers for life.

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Cali Camp

Women-owned & operated

We absolutely love Cali Camp!…read more I have two boys, and both have had an amazing experience there. My older son loved it so much that he is now becoming a Junior Leader, which says everything about how meaningful Cali Camp has been for him. My younger son, who is in 2nd grade, went for the first time last year and is already so excited to go back. What really stood out to me was how quickly they both adapted. My younger son joined not knowing anyone and felt welcomed almost immediately. Both of my boys felt included from day one. The staff is incredibly caring, supportive, and attentive. You can truly feel that they work hard to create a safe, joyful environment for the kids, and as a parent that means everything. The activities are fantastic: well planned, age appropriate, engaging, and fun. The natural setting is also beautiful and feels especially important these days. My boys came home with confidence, stories, friendships, and summer memories they will cherish forever. And the camp spirit is real. We still sing the silly songs at home, especially the announcements song whenever we have a family announcement, and the birthday song too. I cannot recommend Cali Camp enough. It has been such a special part of our family's life.

It starts from the top down. Kahuna and Blaze set a tone that creates a happy, fun and relaxing…read moreatmosphere where the kids and employees get to enjoy the sweet months of summer creating memories for a lifetime. It's not fancy but they're not roughing it either. It's just the right mix of Topanga nature-inspired tranquility sprinkled with breezy silliness. This is a happy place and you feel it as soon as you arrive. Feels good to leave my son here knowing he's going to have a great day and come home dirty and tired with stories he's eager to share. 5th year and now a Jr Leader - what a lovely place to learn, grow and laugh through childhood summers.

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Los Angeles Athletic Club

3.8

(191 reviews)

5.0 mi

I recently stayed here for a conference, and everything screamed vintage but athletic club, too…read more The hotel room is VERY spacious, though it erred on the side of dark. As usual, water in the room costs money, and there are a few other products with hidden price tags in the room, too. Surprisingly, toothbrush and toothpaste was not provided. The water for showering also doesn't get too hot. In terms of the athletic space, the machines were very easy to access. There was never a wait even on weekend afternoons. The lap pool was my favorite part - clean and calm. There was some miscommunication between the lobby and the store, as one said there is no reservation system but there in fact was. But even when told all the lanes were fully reserved, more than half weren't in use. Parking is a bit of a hassle; for non-members it's definitely not worth it. At the time of visit, the parking machine wasn't working. There are also sperate elevators for parking vs the athletic club / hotel area which was a little confusing. The stair numbers also didn't coordinate the best with actual level.

My sister has been a long time member and tonight I hosted my first event for her at LAAC and the…read moreteam was incredible! Pedro (the man) was in charge of our happy hour and came out the gate, straight in charge, as I navigated hosting my first professional event and was exceptionally friendly and helpful! Extra shout out to our amazing bartender Georgette who was -- AMAZING! Pedro, Georgette and the whole staff were extremely friendly, professional and our ensured our first company happy hour was smooth and lively. 5 stars, gold stars! Highy recommend and can't wait for our next company event here with such a great team of support staff Extra kudos to Georgette and Pedro for their services and helping me guarantee a sure lock-in for our first (and many more) events and ensuring i looked goos foe our company event. Thank you so much!!

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Stairway to speakeasy

The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Went with my 10-year-old daughter and my 10-year-old goddaughter and had the best time. The…read moreelectric boat was smooth, quiet, and very kid-friendly perfect for a relaxing ride around the marina. We added the charcuterie and s'mores package when booking online, and it was totally worth it. The kids loved it! Staff were kind, patient, and made us feel comfortable before heading out. Such a great family-friendly experience and a really special memory.