Can't say enough about this place! Run with a staff of highly talented martial artists, and the…read morehead instructor is absolutely phenomenal. The place is always clean, and they just upgraded to new floor mats for training! Great for any age!

Found this amazing team On yelp. Very helpful and extremely…read morewelcoming. My son is 5 years old and he can be a goofy character (always smiling and making jokes) . He mentioned he wanted to try karate so I Brought my son for his first class and to my surprise , the first practice class was at no cost. He loved it and learned the first lesson. We look forward to going back! Definitely recommend!

Best place to learn and improve on wrestling and it's all fun and easy to learn as wellread more

Amazing gym for all combat sports! (including wrestling). I recommend anyone to come here!!read more

I enrolled my son (Eric) about 3 moths ago. Boxing has helped my son a lot with his temper and also…read morekeeps him focus on school . Thanks to coach Anthony, coach Pedro and coach Rodarte for helping my son get a lot better in this sport . Elite pro boxing has the best coaches, you definitely feel at home .

Coach Steve is awesome. He's very dynamic and really cares for his students!! He's fun and always…read morehas a great sense of humor which makes training enjoyable and fun. Great spot for general workout. Boxing is such a fun sport. Thank you coach Steve!!

Great traditional Judo training here. Lots of kids and adults to train with. I dropped by…read more(formerly trained at Tenri in East LA) and it was great to see the instruction and emphasis on your nage komi. Looking forward to eventually bringing my kids once they're old enough, I think 5+ y/o in order to train there with the kids classes.

This is the place to be if you're in the area and interested in learning judo! I've been coming…read morehere for over a year and I can tell you every sensei here is committed to teach you the art of judo. Not only you'll be learning a great martial art/Olympic sport but you'll also be getting a great workout. Fees are extremely low ($20/month, plus $10/month community fee which goes toward the Southeast Japanese Community Center that the dojo is located at) because it is non profit unlike many of the martial schools that their only interest is your money. Here you will not be charged for belt promotion, new color belts etc. You earn your new color belts here by coming to practice regularly and practice hard!

** Great Judo Dojo for those wanting to learn Judo or just want to do "Old Man Judo!"…read more My home Judo Dojo after moving to the Whittier area back in 2020. I formerly trained at Tenri Judo in LA (lots of competition back in the day) and took a break with life happening (work, family, kids, etc.). I decided to get back into judo and found Makoto Kai (Formerly Ogden Judo) and am very glad I did. This judo school is a little different. We have a strong number of BJJ practitioners that are now, or on their way to double black belts in both Judo and BJJ. We're also a dojo that focuses on learning, not purely competition. You're not asked to go HAM every night, and you can practice at your own pace to really learn the art. At the same time, you'll also pick up some catch wrestling and lots of BJJ with newaza so you'll really round out your game - the occasional wrist lock from our Aikido guys may come out now and then too. If you're a working parent, older person, or just want to learn something new and cool, check out Makoto Kai Judo. This is the perfect environment for you. "Old guy Judo" is encouraged - but if you want to compete, you'll also be given the advice and training to succeed in the game. Many of us bring our kids and they just hang out while we practice. We have many shift workers (law enforcement, medical professionals) who train with us. If you want to be able to say you did judo with a 6'8 350lbs player, or even a police chief, swing by!

What can I say but this a very versatile gym that fits all your needs. Whether you are a hobbyist…read morelike myself or one that wants to compete this is the place for you. You will learn a lot. When I say versatile I mean some of the people in this dojo not only do judo but wrestling, and bjj. We have a lot of competitors who put in the time and effort and got well deserved medals. You are treated like family and they put a big emphasis on safety for the newer judokas and even the older judokas or those with preexisting injuries. I started judo at Orange County Kodokan Judo back in the days but ended up quitting because life happens. At the age of 44 I joined Makoto Kai to pursue my judo journey. If I can do it you can too. Never too late. See you on the mats.

Nice teachers. Clean studio. Kids look like they're having fun. Graduation day and they all…read morereceived the next level belt. I'm

Great people & they understand kids of all ages. I HIGHLY recommend bringing your family hereread more

It was so much fun. I loved it. We had structured classes…read more Circuit Training, a little of everything. Weights, TRX, Cardio, Boxing, and Stretching.

This is a very cool community gym in Bellflower. Been knowing Mike as a trainer for a while now and…read moreso proud of him for opening up his own gym. I really like the vibe here as I don't feel intimidated like other big gyms. The people are nice and very supportive of each other. I think for someone who's starting out their fitness journey or even experienced in mma this would be a great gym to go to. Also, they are guaranteed to make you sweat! Lol Need to definitely check this gym out!

I will definitely do the honors and write their 100th review. This is hands down one of the best…read moremartial arts gym in the world! Natasha, Babalu, and Ricky are WONDERFUL. They are professional, encouraging, and they are VERY knowledgeable in the world of jiu jitsu and muay thai. We've tried both their Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu program and it's DAMN LEGIT. If you have children ages 4-54, send them here. They offer free trials for self defense, muay thai, and jiu jitsu. Can I also say that they throw the best parties!??!?! Looking for a place to host your kid's birthday party? LOOK NO FURTHER. What really sets this place apart from other local BJJ gyms is the community culture. They are welcoming, clean, safe and it's full of people who genuinely care about each other. The coaches break down technique and also take the time to teach that ONE child who is struggling, while everyone else is doing their warm ups. That is TRUE dedication. My kid has grown so much in confidence and focus since joining. This isn't just any kind of gym.... it's FAMILY, and a place where you actually look forward to showing up.

My boys have been attending this jujitsu gym and we've had such a positive experience. The coaches…read moreare patient, structured, and really know how to keep the kids focused while still making it fun. I've seen a big improvement in their confidence, discipline, and overall attitude. The environment feels safe, respectful, and family‑oriented. I'm grateful for the way the coaches pour into the kids and hold them to a high standard. Highly recommend.