BJJ Gyms in North Hollywood, United States

A-side Jiu Jitsu

A-Side Jiu Jitsu + Fitness is a welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in North Hollywood/Toluca Lake, California. Led by Professor Arman Datu Gopez, A-Side has cultivated a special culture that supports each student's personal jiu jitsu journey, whether they're training for competition, fitness, or self-defense. The academy offers a comprehensive range of programs for all ages and skill levels, including Kids Classes (ages 3-15), Gi Classes, No-Gi Grappling, and Fitness Classes. With a focus on creating a fun, safe, and clean training environment, A-Side emphasizes both technical excellence and a family-friendly atmosphere. The instructors are described as super knowledgeable and friendly, with a teaching style that is playful and supportive while ensuring students level up their skills. A-Side distinguishes itself with flexible membership options, featuring no contracts, no fees, and no first or last month's payments. Students can cancel anytime after the first month. The gym also offers special programs including afterschool enrichment, apprenticeships, and kids scholarships, demonstrating their commitment to making jiu jitsu accessible to the community. Open every day with morning, afternoon, and evening classes, A-Side welcomes students of all backgrounds and offers special discounts for everyday heroes including law enforcement, firefighters, military personnel, educators, and healthcare workers.

Baza

BAZA Jiu-Jitsu is a modern training academy in North Hollywood, California, founded by 9-time World Champion Mateus Rodrigues. With a commitment to tradition and innovation, BAZA is a space for all students, from kids to adults, to build skill, resilience, and confidence in jiu-jitsu. At BAZA, the academy believes in purposeful training within a welcoming environment. Classes are designed to push students to their best, whether they're new to the art or seasoned practitioners. The academy is built on camaraderie and hard work, welcoming people of all experience levels and ages. By instilling perseverance, BJJ becomes a tool for personal improvement in all aspects of life. Learning Jiu-Jitsu can be challenging, but students learn to overcome and adapt while growing as individuals. Professor Mateus Rodrigues is a 9x World Champion, 4x Pan Ams Champion, ranked #9 Black Belt Absolute in the 2024 season and #10 Black Belt Absolute in the 2025 season. He is an outstanding teacher with a deep understanding of how to break down technique and teach it effectively. The facility is top-notch - spacious, clean, and well-designed with high-quality gym equipment, providing an ideal environment for training. BAZA offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with a relentless pursuit of growth, strength, and mastery.

Subconscious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Subconscious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a state-of-the-art training facility located in North Hollywood, California. The academy embraces the philosophy expressed by Helio Gracie: "Learning jiu-jitsu is something for the subconscious, not for the consciousness." The academy is led by two highly distinguished fourth-degree black belts. Founder and head instructor Brent Burniston received his black belt from the legendary Jean Jacques Machado in 2009 and was later promoted to fourth degree by Roger Gracie. As one of Machado's top black belts, Brent was regularly selected to teach at the prestigious Tarzana academy and assist in seminars with martial arts icons like Dan Inosanto. Known for his innovation and detailed instruction, Brent is a regular guest instructor at the world-famous Grapplers Retreat alongside legends such as Roger Gracie, Xande Ribeiro, and Caio Terra. In 2015, he was appointed as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advisor to the UFAF, founded by Chuck Norris. Association director and instructor Nicolas Gregoriades is a South African grappler who holds the distinction of being the first practitioner promoted to black belt by the greatest grappler of all-time, Roger Gracie. An accomplished competitor and national champion in both South Africa and England, Nic is also the author of "The Black Belt Blueprint" and "Beyond the Black Belt." He is widely regarded as one of the best instructors working today, known for his holistic, conceptually-based approach to teaching and his 'Spirit of Jiu-Jitsu' and 'Soul of Jiu-Jitsu' short films.