BJJ Near Culver City — How to Get to Kaizen Academy in Venice
Culver City residents looking for BJJ are 15 minutes from Kaizen Academy in Venice, CA — one of the Westside's best beginner-friendly BJJ gyms.
BJJ options in Culver City are limited. Kaizen Academy in Venice, CA offers a short commute and significantly higher quality instruction than most options closer to Culver City. This post covers directions, class options, and what Culver City residents can expect from training at Kaizen Academy.
Culver City has grown into one of LA's most desirable neighborhoods — but when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, options within Culver City itself are limited. Kaizen Academy in Venice is one of the most accessible quality BJJ gyms from Culver City, typically 12–18 minutes depending on your starting point and time of day.
For many of our Culver City students, making the short drive to Venice is well worth it for the quality of instruction and training environment they get in return.
Getting to Kaizen Academy from Culver City
From Downtown Culver City / Culver Blvd: Take Culver Blvd west toward Lincoln Blvd, turn right on Lincoln Blvd and head north. Approximately 12–15 minutes.
From Sony Studios / Washington Blvd area: Take Washington Blvd west to Lincoln Blvd, turn left and head north. Approximately 13–17 minutes.
From Jefferson Blvd / Hayden Tract: Take Jefferson Blvd west, turn right onto Lincoln Blvd. Approximately 10–14 minutes.
What Culver City Students Train For
Culver City has a large tech and entertainment industry workforce. Our Culver City members include:
- Entertainment industry professionals who need a mental reset after high-stress workdays. BJJ forces complete present-moment focus — you physically cannot think about your email while someone is trying to submit you.
- Parents who enroll their kids in our kids BJJ program and often start training themselves.
- Fitness enthusiasts who've reached a plateau with traditional gym training and want something with a higher skill ceiling.
Book Your Free Trial
Kaizen Academy is at 2014 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. Your first class is completely free.