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Renzo Gracie Los Angeles

Renzo Gracie Los Angeles

5121 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Los Angeles, California

+1 323-933-1708
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo
Kids Self-Defense
Muay Thai
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Judo
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Muay Thai
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Friendly staff
  • Knowledgeable coaches
  • Strong sense of community
  • Variety of classes
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Inclusive environment
  • Drop-in availability
  • Support for children on the autism spectrum
  • Family-friendly

Considerations

  • Limited women-only classes
  • Occasional unpleasant equipment odor
  • No sparring for kids
  • Short children’s classes
  • Poor owner communication regarding cancellations
  • Billing issues
  • Occasional unprofessional or racist remarks
  • No heating or AC

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

46

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

2

1 star

2

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Poor

"Went to my first class there last night took Muay Thai. Instructor didn’t even say hello. I told him it was my first class and he said “cool.” Didnt even ask me my name. Didnt ask me experience level. Just kind of seemed checked out. I ended up pairing up with someone who it was also their first..." Read more

- Beth Bishop

via Google

4/8/2025

Excellent

"I must admit I was hesitant into coming in for a risk free trial today 02/18/25, not only because I didn't know what to expect of a class in general, a quick tour of the gym, premises and what training is about. I was approached by another student member while I was warming up and that gesture made ..." Read more

- Leon Garcia

via Google

2/18/2025

Poor

"No sparring for kids, only games. short classes, owner doesn’t return phone calls, no heating or AC, no connection to renzo gracie or any Gracie"

- Alex Fushan

via Google

1/24/2025

4.8

(153 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Risk-free trial

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9AM-9:30PM
  • Tuesday: 9AM-9:30PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM-9:30PM
  • Thursday: 9AM-9:30PM
  • Friday: 9AM-8:30PM
  • Saturday: 9:30AM-5:30PM
  • Sunday: 10AM-4PM

Instructors

B

Ben

Coach

C

Cortes

Coach

A

Albert

Coach, Professor

R

Raf

Coach

J

Jess

Coach

A

Al

Coach

R

Riley

Coach

L

Luis

Coach

J

Jaime

Professor

B

Benji

Professor

M

Mike

Coach

E

Erick

Front Desk

S

Steve Calderon

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Huge training mats
  • Lockers
  • Showers

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