The Academy Beverly Hills

8621 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

map8621 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

About

The Academy Beverly Hills offers martial arts training that includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Systema, Muay Thai, self defense, fitness, and conditioning. The program also offers 1-on-1 private training and online Systema training. The Academy Beverly Hills is described as a unique training facility dedicated to helping individuals improve their mobility and fitness through self defense and martial arts training.

• Schedule: Monday - Saturday 9AM-10PM
• Price: TAKE 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH. USE PROMO CODE "2022" AT CHECKOUT

The Academy Beverly Hills is home to Rigan Machado Jiu-Jitsu and Wheeler Systema and states that it has over 40 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience and knowledge. The academy notes that its program is designed for everyone, no matter what limitations a person may have, and that the academy is open to everyone. It also offers limited time promotions to claim a free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class, a free Muay Thai class, and a free Systema class, and it now offers online Systema.

The leadership team includes Rigan Machado, Martin Wheeler, and Menamy Mitanes. Martin Wheeler is described as an expert in the Russian martial art of Systema, a fourth degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, a black belt in Judo, and someone who has studied Filipino weapon fighting and boxing; he is also described as a well known instructor for elite police and military units and as one of the world’s leading hand-to-hand combat masters, and he now teaches Systema exclusively at The Academy Beverly Hills. Master Rigan is described as an eighth degree red and white belt, an eight-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion with a record of 365 competition wins in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and as having created a record by winning 19 matches in one day, finishing all of them by submission. The academy describes its instructors as world famous and notes that some may say they are the rockstars of the sport.

The Academy Beverly Hills states that its experienced staff and coaches are recognized for working with fighters, actors, stunt performers, and top athletes. It states that its classes are safe, respectful, informative, fun, and hard training, and that the team will work with individuals every step of the way. The academy states that it strives to provide an environment where individuals can feel safe to learn and grow their martial art abilities, and that through knowledge transfer, coaches are eager to help each student achieve their martial art goals with ease. The academy notes that its conditioning and drills are meant to increase body mobility while challenging capabilities, and that some offerings are only available at The Academy Beverly Hills.

Last updated June 30, 2026.

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