Torse House

(47 reviews)

3.4 mi

They have great teachers and staff here. They focus on each child even as a big group.read more

I own a large service, repair and install company across Los Angeles County, and I raced as a child…read moreand professionally through my teens and twenties. I LOVE COMPETITION and I know business. Losing is a phenomenal motivator to hone your skills. We were told about a "friendly" competition at my children's BJJ gym and traveled over an hour to Inspirit for my daughters 2nd and sons first comp. Inspirit is a very clean gym, and we had a pleasant experience throughout the morning and part of the afternoon. The large, enclosed back area felt safe, allowing my youngest to roam around unsupervised. What I think is absolute nonsense is that my daughter, who just earned her grey belt with a white stripe, was moved from a division of three other kids with the same belt to the division with the highest grey belt. They paired my daughter with the owner's daughter, who, in my opinion, is definitely not a grey belt. My daughter fought, tried, and lost, and THAT'S OK. We're PROUD of her and we know what she needs to work on. But what I'm not proud of is the gym lying about it being a friendly competition and then promoting a far less experienced practitioner so their child could win. That's pretty low. A lady next to me, whom I've never seen before, said, "That wasn't even a fair fight," and the coach from our gym later voiced the same opinion to our professor. Our friends voiced that same opinion. To add insult to injury, our gym professor doesn't enter his kids in these "friendly" tournaments due to ethical concerns. So, is this the kind of sportsmanship, ethics and self defense you want to learn or have your kids learn!?! if it is, you've found your gym. Who calls us from the gym to "check up" and then "thank us for our feedback?" - Some random employee who also tried to take responsibility for making the bracket, that's BAD business and I'd bet the family farm she didn't set the brackets - the owners do. At least I now know you're so ashamed of your decisions, you're unwilling to take responsibility for your actions and willing to throw a 7 year old and an adult under the bus. Here's your "feedback"

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XTMA Studio

0.5 mi

This is a great place to learn martial arts. The head instructors, Daniel and Marie, are first…read morerate. Everyone, from total beginners to seasoned veterans, are welcomed warmly. The gym is very clean. The people are friendly and welcoming. No macho head games. I have been training there for 2 months and even though I have been doing various martial arts for over 40 years I have learned a lot. I'm taking kickboxing and Filipino martial arts classes there. They also offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai classes and fitness classes. I highly recommend this school for anyone interested martial arts whether for self defense, fitness or competition.

Guro Daniel Lonero is very knowledgeable in many different styles of martial arts. He is quite…read moreaccomplished, but doesn't let that get in the way of his thirst for knowledge. This is quite apparent in his students also, they come from a wide range of disciplines and are always looking to improve themselves. Guro Daniel is always setting the bar a little higher each class to get you to be engaged without any boredom setting in. His classes will quickly take you out of your comfort zone!!!

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All Rise Martial Arts

(27 reviews)

2.1 mi

ARMA has been a great experience for my son. He started as a total beginner and moved to the…read moreadvanced class in 2 years. All of the instructors at the school are great, but especially Master Richard. He lives the tenets of Tae Kwon Do and sets an excellent example. He commands the room better than any coach or teacher I have ever seen, and the kids really like him. Plus, his ability to get every kid's name right every time is impressive. I mess up my own kids' names all the time. My son has now progressed to competition in forms and sparring, and his self-confidence is much improved. I highly recommend joining the studio if/when space opens off the waiting list (3-6 months, last I knew).

Our 8 and 5 year-old have been attending TKD classes with Master Richard for quite some time, and…read morewe absolutely love it. We truly recommend it for every family. As a native-born Korean, my expectations for Taekwondo are very high and Master Richard has exceeded every one of them for both of our children. His classes strike the perfect balance of fun, discipline, and respect, while instilling traditional TKD values and still leaving room for silliness and joy. We could not recommend it more. Thank you, Master Richard, and everyone at All Rise!

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Gracie Barra

(3 reviews)

1.7 mi

We love Gracie Barra in Manhattan Beach! My son Zeno really enjoys the training sessions! His group…read moreis the 3 to year olds. I really enjoy not only the physical training but the emotional training as well. The class is geared toward controlling their emotions and the importance of respect! Overall great class for a child's mindset and confidence building!

This is by far the best BJJ gym for kids in the area. The coaches phenomenal! They are very…read morepatient, kind, supportive and encouraging. I have 5 year old twin boys that are autistic and am always nervous trying new places around town for them to learn and grow in the community but they welcomed them with open arms . They keep the kids class fun and fast paced so they don't get bored. Lots of games while learning BJJ moves. The owner is very kind as well and super helpful. It has been a wonderful experience all around.

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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu South Bay

(24 reviews)

4.4 mi

Came here for open mat. It was a great time. They welcomed me with open arms. It helped that we…read morewere members at another Cobrinha location. The facility was really nice and huge. They even have a weight training area and a separate room for parents. Champions are made here. If you are in the area and just looking for a place to train or interested in competing, definitely check them out.

Love how all coaches patiently work with little kids. They are very flexible working with the…read moreschedule.

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South Bay Jiu-Jitsu

4.3

2.9 mi

This school is great. Bob Bass (who has been running the school since the mid 90s) was the first…read moreamerican black belt under Rigan Machado, and if you've ever seen Rigan roll on youtube he is an absolute monster, then you will understand what Bob is all about. All the core basics, really tight game, superior self-defense and defensive positioning, super simple, yet technical submissions. Nothing fancy, just old school Machado BJJ. The other black belts that teach here embody a similar blue-collar style of BJJ. Everyone at the gym is nice and welcoming, the group classes are great, privates even better. Gym is very clean.

This was a nice gym. The students were all really nice. There is a fair mix of white blue and…read morepurple belts. The pricing was average to cheap depending upon the package. There are also weights here. I didn't ask about them, but if you are allowed to use them you may be able to have this place double as your weight gym. At the end of the class I took there was probably roughly about a half hour where it was kinda just open mat. I found this time to be very useful to use as some much need practice time for technique. This gym lays a little more on the non-traditional side. Most people where gi's but they are optional and some do not. Bowing is not required (or at least that is what I was told). And Bob incorporates some general self-defense not exclusively related to Jiu-Jitsu like protecting yourself from certain strikes.

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Carlson Gracie South Bay

(41 reviews)

5.5 mi

My family has been training here for about 3 years now. Going into this we expected them to train,…read morelearn, have fun, and possibly compete. What we didn't expect was becoming part of a community where everyone is like family and super supportive. Professor Andre is the most patient, kind and understanding person I have ever met. He teaches the kids with so much love and passion. I can't really speak for the adult class, but my husband enjoys it so much, he wishes he could train everyday if his schedule permitted it. Aside from training, they put together ways for families to get to know each other and have fun. Last Halloween they hosted a trunk or treat, which all the families had an amazing time. Also, I was able to attend one of their mom's nights out. I really appreciated that even though I don't personally train - there was something for me as well. There is never any pressure to attend any of the extra stuff, but it's great for all the kids and families to get to know each other outside of class.

Best jiu jitsu professor on earth. I look forward to each day. Great group of highly motivated…read morecompetitors if you want to compete. If not, there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They will all train with you at your level.

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Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(20 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great place to start learning jiu jitsu. Lots of great instruction and everybody has patienceread more

We brought our 5 year old son here just a few short months ago and boy are we glad that we did!! He…read morehas learned so much in such a short amount of time! The coaches are amazing and so patient with the kids! They're playful but still demand respect at the same time. I love seeing the discipline instilled in them, these are life lessons that they will benefit from for their whole life! Best investment ever!!

With Master Aloisio and Professor Joao, receiving my brown belt.

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Undisputed Fight Academy

4.9

(10 reviews)

2.7 mi

I had a very good experience with the instructors and programming at this gym. Kitty is a great…read morecoach.

My son really enjoys his martial arts classes here! The coaches are great with kids--supportive,…read morepatient, and fun. We've seen a big boost in his confidence and focus. As parents, we also love the friendly and welcoming vibe. Couldn't ask for a better school!

Muay Thai class pad work!

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World Karate MAI

(2 reviews)

0.4 mi

World Karate is fantastic. Their programs for the kids are just serious enough, and helps kids to…read moreset and achieve goals through belt promotions. Mike and Cathy are wonderful owners and instructors. I've recommended a lot of friends to this studio, several children in El Segundo and surrounding areas attend. They also have adult programming which I have not partaken in, but I do know parents who have, and who in turn loved it.

All 3 of my kids, ages 11, 8, 4, go to World Karate. I believe in their philosophy of not only…read moreproducing kids who use "peace over power", but also striving to become "productive members of society." So important in this day where kids are given everything and grow up with an extreme sense of entitlement and not willing to give anything back to their community. Oh yeah, the owners are super knowledgeable and skilled, and are parents themselves so know how to teach kids in a firm but gentle way. Great for the kids who are very serious and want to go the black belt distance, but also for kids/parents who are looking for a form of exercise. Not too much of a commitment time wise, like some kids sports that have 1-2 hour practices per week with a game on Sat. or sun. This is twice a week for 1/2 hour each time. I think this keeps kids from "burning" out of their sport too soon and perfect for the overscheduled parent, like me! Great for girl power, too and I think they have an adult class?

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Adventure Lagoon

The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was not crowded. We had lots of space between families…read more We ordered a pizza and that with the obstacle course were our favorites! We will definitely be back soon!

My family (family of 4) had a blast here! We stayed there for about 6 hours. We did the obstacle…read morecourse twice and rented 2 kayaks while we were there. Bought 3 food items and a gatorade. But we spent alittle over $300 there on everything! There is a $35 or $45 entrance fee depending on when you come. It's just to come inside the lagoon. If you want the obstacle course it's an additional $10 per person for 55 mins (super short). If you want to kayak, use the aqua bike or use the paddleboard it's an additional $10 per equipment/item. There is a kiddie area for small and young children. They DO NOT allow outside food or drinks except water! There is a small shop that sells misc. items, snacks & drinks (overpriced). They also had a foodtruck inside that was expensive and the meals didn't come with drinks. They do have plenty of staff and lifeguards there. The entrance fee should of been $15-20. The obstacle course atleast 90-120 mins instead of the 55 mins. Wish the foodtruck came with drinks and was a bigger portion.

Obstacle course !

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Champ Camp Beach

4.9

(71 reviews)

1.7 mi

My 4 year old had a great time playing at Champ Camp at the beach! The coaches ran games like…read moredodgeball and baseball but they also offered sand toys and arts/crafts for kids that didn't want to run in the sun. Pickup and dropoff was super smooth and easy and my 4 year old was well looked after from beginning to end. We will be back next year if not later this summer!

A friend recommended this camp for my son and we decided to try it out this summer. It was epic! My…read moreson had so much fun! The atmosphere at the camp is very positive. All coaches knew his name by end of day 1. He enjoyed playing games, Thursday tie-die and Friday talent show. He made some new friends and had a really good experience. I like that they post pictures and videos on Instagram throughout the day and they sent me couple of pictures of my son! The staff was responsive on text and Instagram and the counselors really seem to care about the kids having fun at the camp. He told me he wants to go back next year!

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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.

Great customer service!…read more We were late (by 45 minutes) and they still accommodated us. Things went smoothly, the boat was easy to navigate, and my family really enjoyed the experience!

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Important note: This review pertains specifically to the Systems Training Center Summer Camp, not…read morethe dojo's regular martial arts instruction. My son attended the summer camp/day program only and was not enrolled as a regular martial arts student. I enrolled my son hoping for a fun, safe, and well-supervised summer experience. Unfortunately, that was not our experience, and I would not enroll him again. The camp often felt disorganized and seemed to operate without much advance planning. Activities appeared to change from day to day, and there was little evidence of a structured program. The first warning sign came during my son's first week. After only a few days, he came home, burst into tears, sobbed in my arms for more than ten minutes, and begged me not to make him return. He described the environment as "overwhelming" and "overstimulating" because of the constant screaming, yelling, and disruptive behavior from some campers. Those concerns continued throughout the summer. To be clear, I understand children sometimes struggle with emotional regulation and behavior. My concern is not that children are expected to be perfect. My concern is that I expect adults supervising a children's camp to appropriately manage disruptive or aggressive behavior, protect all campers, and provide an environment where children feel safe. Based on both what I observed and what my son consistently reported, I did not feel that happened. For example, my son reported that one camper became upset during a game, ran at him while screaming, and grabbed at his clothing. He also reported this was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of repeated screaming, tantrums, and disruptive behavior from this camper and another camper that made him increasingly uncomfortable attending camp. My biggest concerns, however, involved supervision and safety outside the dojo. My son reported that counselors took campers on neighborhood "ninja walks" and encouraged them to practice parkour on nearby structures, including climbing a structural wall at a neighboring apartment complex using decorative rocks as footholds. He also reported a counselor challenged the children about who was "brave enough" to jump from what he estimated was a very high wall into an enclosed area below. My son declined to participate because he felt uncomfortable and became so distressed that he cried. What surprised me most was that I was never informed campers would routinely leave the dojo for these neighborhood activities. Nothing in the written materials or waiver explained that campers would be practicing parkour throughout the surrounding neighborhood. The paperwork states parents would receive advance notice of field trips. In my opinion, taking campers outside the dojo and throughout the neighborhood constitutes an off-site activity that parents should be informed about beforehand. When I later spoke with the camp director, she confirmed that these neighborhood "ninja walks" are a regular part of camp and stated they have permission from neighboring property owners to use parking lots, areas between buildings, and other structures. That was the first time I had heard that explanation. She also said part of the camp's philosophy is "stretching the kids to their limits." While I support helping children build confidence and resilience, I believe those challenges should occur in a carefully supervised environment with clear communication to parents. I also had concerns about security. During the entire camp session, I was never asked to show identification when picking up my son. On multiple occasions, counselors were on their phones when I entered the dojo and did not even look up to acknowledge who had come through the door. The surrounding neighborhood also concerned me. During drop-off and pick-up, I observed several individuals who appeared homeless and/or intoxicated. One individual in particular was dirty, disheveled, and wearing torn, soiled clothing. I watched him stand outside the dojo for several minutes with his face pressed against the glass doors and his hands cupped around his eyes so he could look inside and watch the children. Learning that campers were routinely taken on walks through this same neighborhood only increased my concern. When I discussed these issues with the director, I did not feel my concerns about supervision, behavior management, communication with parents, or safety were meaningfully addressed. Every family has different expectations, and some children may have a wonderful experience here. This review simply reflects ours. I was looking for a camp with consistent supervision, proactive communication, thoughtful behavior management, and strong safety practices. Based on what I personally observed and what my son consistently reported, I do not feel this summer camp met those expectations, and I would not enroll him again.

South Bay Jiu-Jitsu

4.3

This school is great. Bob Bass (who has been running the school since the mid 90s) was the first…read moreamerican black belt under Rigan Machado, and if you've ever seen Rigan roll on youtube he is an absolute monster, then you will understand what Bob is all about. All the core basics, really tight game, superior self-defense and defensive positioning, super simple, yet technical submissions. Nothing fancy, just old school Machado BJJ. The other black belts that teach here embody a similar blue-collar style of BJJ. Everyone at the gym is nice and welcoming, the group classes are great, privates even better. Gym is very clean.

This was a nice gym. The students were all really nice. There is a fair mix of white blue and…read morepurple belts. The pricing was average to cheap depending upon the package. There are also weights here. I didn't ask about them, but if you are allowed to use them you may be able to have this place double as your weight gym. At the end of the class I took there was probably roughly about a half hour where it was kinda just open mat. I found this time to be very useful to use as some much need practice time for technique. This gym lays a little more on the non-traditional side. Most people where gi's but they are optional and some do not. Bowing is not required (or at least that is what I was told). And Bob incorporates some general self-defense not exclusively related to Jiu-Jitsu like protecting yourself from certain strikes.

Sweet Science Boxing & MMA

4.5

(53 reviews)

I've been attending the women's boxing/co-ed classes with Coach Bryan at Sweet Science, and I can't…read morerecommend them enough. I came in with some boxing experience, and since training under him I've gotten stronger, way more confident in sparring, and more disciplined with my training and nutrition. I rarely miss a class because I genuinely look forward to showing up and seeing what I'm capable of. Coach Bryan is the real deal. He's a pro boxer, so the knowledge he brings to every session is the kind you just can't get everywhere. He gives individual feedback, he's encouraging, and he pushes you because he actually believes you can do hard things. The community is another big reason I keep coming back. Everyone is welcoming and rooting for each other, which makes showing up easy. If you're nervous about starting, don't be. This is a great place to be!

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Professor Michael Carnes is a practical and thoughtful instructor. Professor Carnes encourages…read morestudents to take notes, drill through techniques and teaches systems for full retention of BJJ skills. I've always had great camaraderie with the other students at Ezekiel BJJ. I don't live in the Los Angeles area currently and miss training with Professor Carnes and the training partners at this academy. Above everything else, it was great to have an instructor that took to heart Proverbs 27:17, as iron sharpens irons so does one man to another.

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What makes CULTURE Jiu Jitsu special its the culture of respect, humility, and teamwork. Everyone…read moreis willing to help each other improve, and the positive atmosphere makes every class fun and inspiring. The coach is approachable knowledgeable, patience, very skilled and creative. He genuinely cares and invests in each student s growth. As a Woman Practitioner for many years. I can say this is a confortable place to train. The women's program its safe, fun and empowering. The friendships and support among the women make training even more meaningful. I'm grateful to be part of this academy and highly recommend it to anyone looking for exceptional instruction, a strong community, and a place that truly feels like home.

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A buddy of mine introduced me to CMMA and their way of Jiu Jitsu/MMA and I really enjoyed it. They…read morehave several MMA fighters there and for me, they had zero ego. Always remembering me and welcoming me to the mats with them. Happy to attend their class when I can... see you on the mats.

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World Karate is fantastic. Their programs for the kids are just serious enough, and helps kids to…read moreset and achieve goals through belt promotions. Mike and Cathy are wonderful owners and instructors. I've recommended a lot of friends to this studio, several children in El Segundo and surrounding areas attend. They also have adult programming which I have not partaken in, but I do know parents who have, and who in turn loved it.

All 3 of my kids, ages 11, 8, 4, go to World Karate. I believe in their philosophy of not only…read moreproducing kids who use "peace over power", but also striving to become "productive members of society." So important in this day where kids are given everything and grow up with an extreme sense of entitlement and not willing to give anything back to their community. Oh yeah, the owners are super knowledgeable and skilled, and are parents themselves so know how to teach kids in a firm but gentle way. Great for the kids who are very serious and want to go the black belt distance, but also for kids/parents who are looking for a form of exercise. Not too much of a commitment time wise, like some kids sports that have 1-2 hour practices per week with a game on Sat. or sun. This is twice a week for 1/2 hour each time. I think this keeps kids from "burning" out of their sport too soon and perfect for the overscheduled parent, like me! Great for girl power, too and I think they have an adult class?

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