BJJ Gyms in Torrance, United States

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.