Venice, California · Est. 2024
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Muay Thai
Venice, CA.
Boutique Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai & kickboxing in Venice, CA. Beginner-friendly classes for adults & kids — taught by a black belt, every class.
compounding daily into something extraordinary.
What We Offer
Class
Programs
All levels, all ages. See all programs →
BJJ — Gi
Technique, leverage, and discipline built through the traditional uniform. The foundation of your Jiu Jitsu game. All experience levels welcome.
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BJJ — No-Gi
Fast-paced grappling without the uniform. Shorts and rash guard only. Dynamic, athletic, and a perfect complement to Gi training.
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Kids BJJ
Confidence, discipline, and fitness through age-appropriate training. Age-grouped classes: 3–5, 6–9, and 10–13. No experience needed.
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Muay Thai
Striking fundamentals built around the Kaizen philosophy. Mon/Wed/Fri evening classes. Beginner-friendly, expert instruction.
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a black belt who never gave up."
The Kaizen Philosophy · Venice, CA
The Art
Why BJJ?
Works at Any Size
BJJ is built on leverage over strength. A smaller person can genuinely control and submit a larger opponent — it's physics, not fitness.
Mental Fitness
Rolling is live problem-solving. Students report lower anxiety, sharper focus, and better sleep within weeks of consistent training.
Real Self-Defense
Most physical confrontations go to the ground. BJJ gives you proven tools for those situations regardless of size or aggression.
Full Body Training
One hour burns 400–600 calories while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardio — simultaneously.
Community
The mat is a great equalizer. Your training partners become some of the most genuine relationships you'll build as an adult.
Lifelong Practice
People train BJJ into their 60s and 70s. The kaizen philosophy means there's always something to refine — and always a reason to return.
What Our Members Say
50 Reviews. Five Stars.
Amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in Venice! The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and great at helping students grow. It's a welcoming, family-friendly, and also women-friendly environment with a strong sense of community. Whether you're brand new or experienced, you'll feel right at home on the mats!
Kaizen Academy is an incredible place to train. Andrew is skilled, intentional, and truly invested in every student's growth. The environment is welcoming, respectful, and structured, with an emphasis on discipline and community. Every class pushes you to improve not just your technique, but your mindset. Highly recommend for anyone looking to level up physically and mentally.
My 4 year old is thriving at Kaizen Academy! He looks forward to going each week and leaves each class with a newfound confidence. The space is so welcoming and Andrew has created a wonderful community. We feel so lucky to have joined and look forward to all that we will learn.
Our daughter has trained with Professor Andrew for about five years now… He's an exceptional black belt instructor, but more importantly, he's kind, patient, and genuinely cares about the people he teaches. Through his coaching, our daughter has gained confidence, strength, and discipline, has competed, and has become one of the strongest fighters in her age group. We'd absolutely recommend him to any family looking for a great BJJ instructor.
Professor Andrew is a wonderful teacher and a strong role model for children. He is deeply committed to developing not only high-level jiu-jitsu skills, but also the values that martial arts is truly about — discipline, respect, humility, confidence, and perseverance.
Awesome spot if you're looking for a strong community for BJJ in Venice. Great instruction and people!
For New Students
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