# Canvas Jiu-Jitsu > Torrance, United States ## Overview **Name:** Canvas Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Canvas Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Torrance, California, founded on the philosophy that everyone starts as a blank canvas ready to illustrate their journey. The gym provides a safe and clean environment where students can learn in a comfortable space, with a focus on technique, efficiency, and effectiveness. Classes are available for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. The training philosophy at Canvas emphasizes that "Technique is the Goal." Classes focus on details and concepts that allow students to experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as it's meant to be practiced – technical, efficient, and effective. The academy prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere with no egos and no politics, just Jiu-Jitsu and good vibes. The gym is led by Anthony Tran, a black belt owner and head instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. Anthony holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shotokan Japanese Karate, and Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, bringing a wealth of martial arts knowledge to his students. He has trained in 30 different countries and all over the United States, incorporating global techniques and perspectives into his teaching. The coaching team includes several accomplished instructors: Erick Rubio (black belt, No-Gi instructor), Kevin Lee (black belt, Adults instructor), Grant Yamashita (black belt, No-Gi instructor), Ernie Gonzalez (brown belt, Weekend Gi instructor), Keziah Nuñez (brown belt, Head Kids instructor with amateur MMA experience), Evan Cooper (brown belt, Morning instructor), Jay Arbolario (brown belt, Beginner's Gi instructor), Andy Lopez (brown belt, Wrestling instructor), and purple belt instructors Ivan Martinez, Isaiah Nuñez, and Juan Panecatl. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2102 W Redondo Beach Blvd Torrance, CA 90504, United States **Phone:** (310) 283-5834 **Email:** canvasbjj@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.canvasjiujitsu.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvasjiujitsu ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Sunday: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $160/month ### Drop-in - Adult: $20/class ## Instructors ### Anthony Tran - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Owner and Head Instructor at Canvas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shotokan Japanese Karate, and Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. Over 10 years of teaching experience with all ages. Has trained in 30 different countries and across the United States, bringing global knowledge to students. ### Andy Lopez - Brown **Role:** Instructor ### Erick Rubio - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 7 years of experience in both Gi and No-Gi competitions. Technical grappler that blends new and old school styles utilizing movement, precision, and position over force and power. ### Ernie Gonzalez - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Many years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience across multiple academies. Leads the White Belt program on Saturdays focusing on basics of BJJ. ### Evan Cooper - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Started training in 2011 in Indiana in BJJ, wrestling, and MMA. 3-1 amateur MMA record. Trained in multiple countries. Blends old school pressure with innovative new techniques, approaching BJJ from an engineer's perspective. ### Grant Yamashita - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** No-Gi Instructor at Canvas Jiu-Jitsu. ### Isaiah Nuñez - Purple **Role:** Instructor ### Ivan Martinez - Purple **Role:** Instructor ### Jay Arbolario - Brown **Role:** Instructor ### Juan Panecatl - Purple **Role:** Instructor ### Kevin Lee - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Over 10 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience with a focus on guard activity. Believes in humility and discipline combined with solid fundamentals. ### Keziah Nuñez - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 19-year-old brown belt with 8 years of training. Multiple superfight wins and 1-0 amateur MMA record. 4 years of experience teaching kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Patient, detailed instructor who ensures every child is involved and engaged. ## Programs ### Beginner Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** A program designed for beginners. This class dives into a basics curriculum to understand Jiu-Jitsu, introducing the foundations and basic techniques of the art. **Classes:** ### Gi (All Levels) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Where students learn techniques and sequences in the Gi. Students also start sparring in this class. **Classes:** ### No-Gi (All Levels) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** A class that focuses on the no-gi aspect of Jiu-Jitsu. **Classes:** ### Positional Mastery **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Focuses on the same position all month and dives into offense, defense, counters, and combos that can be done from the position of the month. **Classes:** ### Kids BJJ (5-8) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for kids ages 5-8. **Classes:** ### Kids BJJ (9-15) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for kids ages 9-15. **Classes:** ### Homeschool Kids BJJ (7-15) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for homeschooled kids ages 7-15, operating as a non-political and non-religious program focused on physical education, fitness, self-defense, and martial arts. ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open to the public for sparring rounds with members and non-members. Must have prior experience and enough BJJ knowledge to participate safely. **Classes:** ### Yoga Restorative **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Yoga class dedicated to healing and restoring the body. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/california/torrance/canvas-jiu-jitsu)