El Monte Jiu-jitsu

El Monte Jiu-jitsu offers Littles classes, Big Kids classes, Kids Competition Team Training, Kids All Ages, Kids NoGi, Adult Classes, Women ONLY Classes, Kickboxing Class, MMA Class, Women’s self defense class, Strength / Conditioning Class, and Private Lessons. The kids schedule includes Littles classes Monday-Friday 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, Big Kids classes Monday-Friday 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Kids Competition Team Training Friday 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Kids All Ages Saturday 10:00 AM, and Kids NoGi on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Programs

• Littles classes — ages 4 and up · Monday-Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Big Kids classes — ages 8 and up · Monday-Friday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Kids Competition Team Training — Friday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Invitation only
• Kids All Ages — Saturday 10:00 AM
• Kids NoGi — Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Adult Classes — Beginner, advanced, and competition level techniques
• Women ONLY Classes
• Kickboxing Class — members ages 10 and up · Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM · Both classes are available to members ages 10 and up at no additional charge. Please ask the staff what equipment is required to participate.
• MMA Class — members ages 10 and up · Saturday 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Both classes are available to members ages 10 and up at no additional charge. Please ask the staff what equipment is required to participate.
• Women's self defense class — Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Free to all EMJJ moms, spouses, partners, and relatives.
• Strength / Conditioning Class — Available, please see the staff for availability.
• Private Lessons — Available with all professors/coaches. Please contact them individually to discuss availability and pricing.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 4pm-7:30pm; Saturday 10am-1pm; Sunday Closed

About the provider

The leadership team includes Professors Anderson Meneghetti and Junior Fernandes, along with Coaches Violet Pineda and Isabella Pineda. The staff is composed of multiple time Blackbelt coaches, and the professors and coaches are current competitors with regular matches. El Monte Jiu-jitsu represents the Checkmat family, founded by Master Leo Viera in 2008, and says it hopes to honor El Monte’s history by being active in the community and representing its fighting spirit at competitions throughout the state and beyond.

Last updated October 9, 2026.