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Westside of Los Angeles
If you're anywhere on the Westside of LA, Kaizen Academy in Venice is your closest dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. Free trial for all new students.
Serving the Westside
Kaizen Academy is located at 2014 Lincoln Blvd in Venice, CA — right on the Lincoln Blvd corridor that connects Venice, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and all of the Westside. If you've been searching for BJJ near me, we're almost certainly the closest dedicated BJJ academy to where you live or work.
We offer adult Gi and No-Gi BJJ, kids BJJ for ages 3–13, and beginner-friendly classes for complete newcomers. Black belt instruction every session. Classes run Monday through Saturday. Your first class is always free.
Areas We Serve
Head south on Lincoln Blvd. Multiple adult and kids class times available throughout the week. Easy before or after work.
Our closest neighboring community — just north on Lincoln Blvd. Many of our students come from the Marina for both adult and kids programs.
Take Washington Blvd west to Lincoln. One of the closest quality BJJ academies to Culver City with beginner classes and black belt instruction.
Take Venice Blvd west to Lincoln. If you're searching for BJJ near West LA with a serious training environment, Kaizen is your answer.
Minutes from our Lincoln Blvd location. Morning, afternoon, and evening class options available to fit any schedule.
Just east of Venice on Venice Blvd, Mar Vista students are a quick drive to Kaizen. Street parking directly outside the gym.
Choosing the Right Gym
Look for a gym where every class is led by a black belt. At Kaizen Academy, you'll never show up to find a lower-ranked student running the session.
A good BJJ gym has a clear curriculum so new students never feel lost. Avoid gyms that throw beginners in with advanced students without guidance.
Smaller classes mean more coaching attention. Kaizen caps at 15 students so you're always getting real feedback — not just mat time.
Any reputable BJJ gym should offer a free trial class. If they don't, that's a red flag. At Kaizen every new student gets a free trial with no commitment required.
Kaizen Academy is part of the 360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu network — one of the most respected BJJ affiliations in the country, ensuring accountability and curriculum standards.
How Far Are You?
Street parking available directly outside. Easily accessible from the 90 freeway.
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