Ukiyo Academy

4108 1/2 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Los Angeles, California

Established 2025

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
Kids Self-Defense
Taekwondo
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kickboxing
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Taekwondo
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels
  • Beginner

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming and inclusive community
  • Highly knowledgeable and patient instructors
  • Clean, modern facility with brand new mats and bathrooms
  • Supportive environment for all ages and skill levels
  • Convenient neighborhood location
  • Boutique studio atmosphere fostering connection

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

25 reviews

5 stars

25

4 stars

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Excellent

"The women’s self defense class was great! I was nervous to go but the instructors made me feel very comfortable. They taught me a few basic self defense moves to do in situations like wrist grabbing, being grabbed from behind etc. I highly recommend!"

- Sabrina Rios

via Google

5/2/2025

Excellent

"Ukiyo Academy is a hidden gym! I am so glad that I came across this wonderful studio and was able to be introduced to its stellar owners during a women's self defense workshop in mid March 2025. Mickey gave me such a warm and welcoming greeting the moment that I walked in and her kind and patient sp..." Read more

- Vivian Geiseler

via Google

4/29/2025

Excellent

"This is such an amazing studio! I attended a self defense event and had such a fun time. I learned a lot of new moves that I can use if I ever need to defend myself and the owners, Mickey and Rafael were so kind and are knowledge instructors! I felt very comfortable in the class too. I highly recomm..." Read more

- Lauren Fractor

via Google

3/27/2025

5.0

(24 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Free trial class

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9AM-7PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-7PM
  • Friday: 9AM-7PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-7PM
  • Sunday: 9AM-7PM

Instructors

M

Mickey

Co-Instructor

R

Rafael

Professor, Instructor

L

Leticia Esparza

Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Brand new mats
  • Clean facility and bathrooms
  • Gleem Energy Drinks
  • Leisure Hydration
  • On-site snacks