Ukiyo Academy
4108 1/2 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Los Angeles, California
Established 2025
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
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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
Mickey
Co-Instructor
Rafael
Professor, Instructor
Leticia Esparza
Instructor
Location
Amenities
- Brand new mats
- Clean facility and bathrooms
- Gleem Energy Drinks
- Leisure Hydration
- On-site snacks