Self-Defense in Lomita, near Torrance

Yes. Self-defense is part of our curriculum at every level, and some classes are dedicated entirely to self-defense.

It is especially important in the Beginner program. Early on, we want new students to learn how to deal with situations where a larger or stronger attacker is actually trying to hurt them.

Yes. Takedowns are an important part of both Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense.

Beginner classes introduce lighter and safer takedowns while students learn how to fall correctly. Intermediate classes add more takedowns, and Advanced classes continue to build on them with more complex techniques and situations.

A realistic timeframe is usually around 2–3 years of consistent training to become proficient.

By around the Blue Belt level, a student should generally have the skills to defend themselves effectively in many common self-defense situations. In sport Jiu-Jitsu, this is also around the point where most students have developed a solid understanding of the major positions, attacks, escapes, and strategies.

Your training partners will vary from class to class. Sometimes you may be the bigger person, and sometimes you may be the smaller person.

Our instructors will help you adjust positions and techniques so that you can train comfortably and safely, whether you are working from the top or the bottom. One of the fundamental goals of Jiu-Jitsu is learning how to deal with someone who is larger and stronger than you, so training with different body types is an important part of learning.

Every brand-new student starts with a free private lesson with one of our instructors. The lesson is about 20–25 minutes long.

You will go through a short warm-up and five Jiu-Jitsu techniques that you get to practice directly with your instructor. This gives you a comfortable introduction to Jiu-Jitsu and lets us give you our full attention before you join a group class.