The Academy Beverly Hills

The Academy Beverly Hills offers Machado BJJ, Wheeler Systema, and private training. Morning classes are listed on Monday through Saturday, and evening classes are listed on some days.

Programs

• Machado BJJ — for everyone · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; morning classes 11:00 AM, 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM depending on day; evening classes 7:00 PM on some days; class length ~1 hr in the morning and ~1:15 hr in the evening
• Wheeler Systema — for everyone · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; morning classes 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM or no class depending on day; evening classes 7:00 PM on some days; evening classes are ~1:15 hr long
• Private Training — for everyone

At a glance

• Facility hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM

About the provider

The Academy Beverly Hills has over 40 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience and knowledge. Its leadership team includes Rigan Machado, Martin Wheeler, and Menamy Mitanes. The mission statement says it is a unique training facility dedicated to helping individuals improve mobility and fitness through self defense and martial arts training. Martin Wheeler is a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a black belt in Judo. Rigan Machado is an 8th degree coral belt and an eight times World Jiu-Jitsu champion with 365 competition wins in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Classes are designed to be safe, respectful, informative, fun, and hard training. The program is designed for everyone, no matter what your limitations may be. Morning classes are ~1 hour long and evening classes are ~1:15 hour long.

Last updated October 7, 2026.