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UPRISE MMA

UPRISE MMA

12320 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, Los Angeles, California

+1 424-835-4230
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA
Muay Thai

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner

Pricing

Monthly Membership

USD 200

Unlimited classes per month

Additional Fees:

  • Initiation Fee: USD 0 (No initiation fee or contract)

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming environment
  • Excellent instructors and hands-on coaching
  • Strong community/family-like culture
  • Clean, spacious facility with good ventilation
  • Full gym amenities (mats, cage, weights, bags, showers)
  • Reasonable, transparent pricing
  • No-ego atmosphere
  • Controlled sparring sessions

Considerations

  • Classes can get crowded
  • One reviewer reported unhelpful or indifferent staff

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

37 reviews

5 stars

35

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"The name may say MMA but dont be fooled, the Muay Thai program is hardcore. Beginner and advanced classes. Two mats full of people of various size and skill to partner with. A variety of big guys with skill which can be very hard to find. Lots of active fighters. Theres also a weight area and a show..." Read more

- Willie F.

via Google

4/12/2025

Excellent

"I've been training at Uprise for almost a year and absolutely love it here - it's a great community and the instructors are top-notch for BJJ and Muay Thai. Can't recommend Uprise enough - Pete the owner has done an incredible job building a great community of guys and gals here."

- Doug Johnson

via Google

3/17/2025

Excellent

"I started with just a 7 day free trial and loved the place. For only $200 a month for unlimited classes to me is a great deal. They have a full gym to workout. Excellent teachers and students and classes in the morning and the afternoon. I'm 29 years old and had plenty of adults with high skill leve..." Read more

- Avo

via Google

1/23/2025

4.9

(65 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: 7-day/1-week free trial, full access including sparring

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9:30AM-12PM,5-10PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30AM-12PM,5-10PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30AM-12PM,5-10PM
  • Thursday: 9:30AM-12PM,5-10PM
  • Friday: 9:30AM-12PM,5-10PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-3PM
  • Sunday: 10AM-1PM

Instructors

P

Pete

Owner, Head Coach, Coach, Kru

S

Sasha

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Full gym with weight area
  • Good ventilation
  • Heavy bags and free weights
  • Instagram-worthy exterior mural
  • Mats and cage
  • Showers

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