BJJ Near Marina del Rey, CA — Kaizen Academy Is Minutes Away
Marina del Rey residents are minutes from one of the Westside's best BJJ programs. Kaizen Academy in Venice, CA offers black belt instruction for adults and kids with a free first class.
Marina del Rey sits directly adjacent to Venice — making Kaizen Academy one of the most conveniently located BJJ options for Marina del Rey residents. This post covers the short drive, what Marina del Rey residents can expect at Kaizen Academy, and how to book a free first class.
Marina del Rey residents have one of the shortest commutes to quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of any community on the Westside. Kaizen Academy in Venice, CA sits just minutes from Marina del Rey — close enough that the drive is a non-issue, and the quality of instruction makes it the clear choice for anyone serious about BJJ.
Getting to Kaizen Academy from Marina del Rey
From the Marina / Via Marina area: Head north on Lincoln Blvd directly to 2014 Lincoln Blvd. Approximately 5–8 minutes.
From the Admiralty Way / Mindanao Way area: Take Lincoln Blvd north. Approximately 6–10 minutes.
From the Washington Blvd corridor: Head west to Lincoln Blvd, then north. Approximately 5–8 minutes.
Street parking is available directly in front of the gym on Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey students are among our closest neighbors.
What Marina del Rey Students Find at Kaizen Academy
Marina del Rey has a fitness-oriented, active community — residents who take their health seriously and look for high-quality instruction rather than just convenient options. What they find at Kaizen Academy:
Black belt instruction from day one. Andrew Menard, Kaizen Academy's head instructor, brings black belt credentials and nine-plus years of teaching experience to every class. Beginners work directly with the head instructor — not junior coaches.
Intentionally small class sizes. We cap classes at 15 students. This creates more individual coaching time, better drilling partner ratios, and a genuinely different learning environment than large commercial gyms.
Programs for the whole family. Marina del Rey families regularly have adults in our adult program and children in our kids program — often training simultaneously.
Beginner-friendly culture. Our beginner classes are structured specifically for adults who have never trained before. No experience, no equipment, no problem. The first class is free.
Your First Class Is Free
2014 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. (424) 299-1563.