Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3290 E 19th St, Signal Hill, CA 90755, Signal Hill, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Beginner
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly staff
- Clean facility
- Great atmosphere
- World-class instructors
- Family-friendly environment
- Women-only locker room
- Gear shop for gis
- Showers in locker rooms
- Weights equipment
- Safe and trusting environment
Considerations
- Safety concerns in kids’ classes
- Lack of injury communication
- Instructors prioritizing belt progression over safety
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
34 reviews
5 stars
32
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
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Excellent
"Best gym I've been in SoCal. I've started training here after I made a visit. Mestre Leo Vieira and all the professors are well rounded. Besides mentioning that every once in a while I get to train with top world champions like Jasen Gimes and Adam Wardzinski. Amazing team"
- Rodolfo Pinto
via Google
5/6/2025
Excellent
"I find the training and environment enjoyable as a hobbyist. Léo Vieira is a legend of the sport, and I am fortunate to gain jiu-jitsu knowledge from him and the other coaches."
- Julian
via Google
5/6/2025
Excellent
"World class training World class facility World class people. Checkmat HQ is a family friendly environment where all are welcome. Classes are led by an amazing group of coaches who genuinely care about how students develop as jiu jitsu practitioners and as people."
- richard estrada
via Google
5/6/2025
4.8
(57 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 10AM-12:15PM,4:45-8PM
- Tuesday: 10AM-12:15PM,4:45-7:15PM
- Wednesday: 10AM-12:15PM,4:45-8PM
- Thursday: 10AM-12:15PM,4:45-7:15PM
- Friday: 10AM-12:15PM,4:45-7:15PM
- Saturday: 10:30AM-12PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Leo Vieira
Master
Jasen Gimes
World Champion
Adam Wardzinski
World Champion
Gle
Coach
Barbara Pires
World Champion
Pati Fontes
World Champion
Mayara Custodio
World Champion
Gabriel
Professor
Jamie
Professor
Location
Amenities
- Gear shop for gis in multiple colors
- Showers in locker rooms
- Spacious locker rooms
- Weights equipment