Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing

Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing offers Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing, including a Beginner Kids (6-9) & Youth (10-13) Jiu-Jitsu Program and an Intermediate/Advanced Kids (6-9) & Youth (10-13) Jiu-Jitsu Program. It also offers Kids Kickboxing, along with adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu, adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, adult Kickboxing, and Muay Thai.

Programs

• Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing — Kids ages 4 years and up · Now enrolling kids ages 4+.
• Beginner Kids (6-9) & Youth (10-13) Jiu-Jitsu Program — 6-9 and 10-13 · Designed to teach new students the basic building blocks of Jiu-Jitsu.
• Intermediate/Advanced Kids (6-9) & Youth (10-13) Jiu-Jitsu Program — 6-9 and 10-13 · Designed to take students’ skills to the next level.
• Kids Kickboxing — Specifically designed to teach the key fundamentals of self-defense.
• Adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Adults · Available for both beginners and advanced students.
• Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Adults · Available for beginners and advanced.
• Adult Kickboxing — Adults · Morning or evening classes; no prior experience required.
• Muay Thai — Mentioned as part of the Academy Combat Division program.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

The program lists world-class black belt instructors Hector Beltran and Mateo Tenzera, along with expert instructors, Professor Hector, Professor Mateo, and Professor Euler. It states a combined experience of over 20 years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and describes a mission to improve the lives of members by providing a safe, clean, and exciting environment to train martial arts and to promote physical abilities, self-defense, self-esteem, and mutual respect.

Family-friendly, no-ego, clean-and-safe environment. Family discounts and discounts for military, law enforcement, and fire fighters. The school has two locations in Downey, California. One page states kids are ages 5-13 years of age; another states kids ages 4+.

What families say

“Great! Place to sign up kids. Everyone is super friendly :)” — Mayra Sosa

“Our teens come here and we think it's a 10/10 place! They've already learned so much. I like that the coach's are attentive! I also like that they have many classes to choose from and they have two locations in Downey” — Ely G.

“Our sons have the privilege of training at Academy. This gym is a gem and we are lucky to have it in the City of Downey.” — Adolfo Chaidez

Last updated October 7, 2026.