About
Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness offers Kid’s Martial Arts/Jiu Jitsu, Teen’s Martial Arts/Jiu Jitsu, Kid’s Kickboxing, and Virtual Kids Martial Arts. The program also includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts for adults, children and teens (beginners and advanced), Adult Jiu Jitsu, Women Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, No Gi Jiu Jitsu/MMA, Adult Kickboxing, Boxing, Fitness Boxing, Self Defense, Judo and Sambo, Virtual Adult and Kids Martial Arts, and Fitness Classes. Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness also runs an After School Program and a heritage school that teaches kids basic Portuguese language skills and aspects of Brazilian culture.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM
Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness is described as a BJJ academy and as a top tier BJJ academy, with the inside described as huge with plenty of room and as a clean facility. The program is owned by Professor Renato Migliaccio, who is described as a globally recognized 4th degree black belt, and Professor Nathan Basseto is listed as an instructor. The mission statement describes a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts for adults, children and teens (beginners and advanced), Fitness Classes, an After School Program, and heritage school activities in Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. The program is described as offering a two weeks free trial. Community involvement is described as serving the cities of Glendora, Covina, San Dimas, La Verne, and Azusa.
Parent and student testimonials describe Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness as having a family feel, being like a big family, and as a very cool gym. One testimonial states that a parent and child train there together and both love it. Another testimonial mentions that Sampa is big enough to keep students learning and changing but small enough to be friendly, inviting, and challenging, and specifically mentions a bootcamp session and an instructor named Julie. Multiple testimonials describe great coaches and staff, a super friendly environment, and that the staff genuinely care about their students. One parent reports that their son has been with Sampa for 2 years and attends 7 days a week. Another parent states that Sampa was the best choice they made for their son and mentions a clean facility, amazing staff, and that Professor Renato is very involved with his students. A testimonial highlights that Professor Nathan Basseto is incredible and highly recommended. Another testimonial recommends the academy for children as young as 3 up to adults and says that families are warmly welcomed to the Sampa family.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM
Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness is described as a BJJ academy and as a top tier BJJ academy, with the inside described as huge with plenty of room and as a clean facility. The program is owned by Professor Renato Migliaccio, who is described as a globally recognized 4th degree black belt, and Professor Nathan Basseto is listed as an instructor. The mission statement describes a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts for adults, children and teens (beginners and advanced), Fitness Classes, an After School Program, and heritage school activities in Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. The program is described as offering a two weeks free trial. Community involvement is described as serving the cities of Glendora, Covina, San Dimas, La Verne, and Azusa.
Parent and student testimonials describe Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness as having a family feel, being like a big family, and as a very cool gym. One testimonial states that a parent and child train there together and both love it. Another testimonial mentions that Sampa is big enough to keep students learning and changing but small enough to be friendly, inviting, and challenging, and specifically mentions a bootcamp session and an instructor named Julie. Multiple testimonials describe great coaches and staff, a super friendly environment, and that the staff genuinely care about their students. One parent reports that their son has been with Sampa for 2 years and attends 7 days a week. Another parent states that Sampa was the best choice they made for their son and mentions a clean facility, amazing staff, and that Professor Renato is very involved with his students. A testimonial highlights that Professor Nathan Basseto is incredible and highly recommended. Another testimonial recommends the academy for children as young as 3 up to adults and says that families are warmly welcomed to the Sampa family.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
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