Renzo Gracie Los Angeles Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages

Renzo Gracie Los Angeles, 5203 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

mapRenzo Gracie Los Angeles, 5203 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Renzo Gracie Los Angeles Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages offers martial arts classes through Little Lions martial arts classes, Junior Lions martial arts classes, Teens Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and an Executive Martial Arts Program. The Executive Martial Arts Program is for professionals seeking physical resilience, stress relief, and mental clarity.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

The program includes Little Lions (Ages 5–8) martial arts classes, Junior Lions (Ages 9–12) martial arts classes, and Teens Martial Arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA are also part of the training options, along with an Executive Martial Arts Program for professionals.

The leadership team includes Professor Jaime Mendez (Head Owner and Jiu Jitsu/Muay Thai Instructor), Professor Armand Rivers (Jiu Jitsu Instructor), Professor Henry Kim (BJJ Head Comp Coach), Coach Fannie (Head Muay Thai Instructor), Coach Nate (Muay Thai Instructor), Coach Sam (Muay Thai Instructor), Professor Albert Andrade (Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Instructor), Professor Ilia (Jiu Jitsu & MMA Instructor), Professor Michael Aghajanian (Jiu Jitsu Instructor), Coach Jessica Dylan (Kid’s Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Instructor), Coach Wasly (Jiu Jitsu Instructor), Coach Saira (Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach), Coach Rafael Gutierrez (Muay Thai Instructor), Coach Jon Quero (BJJ Assistant Comp Coach), and Coach Erick Quero (BJJ Assistant Comp Coach). Professor Ilia has years of experience in jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA.

The program states that it is “a family, not a gym,” and that all members are considered family, with constant contact and a very welcoming atmosphere. Unique features mentioned include LGBTQ friendliness, a great environment for all ages, outdoor space, showers and lockers included at the facility, and facilities that are described as clean and accessible. The program describes a family-like community where members are considered family.

Community involvement includes support from fellow students and coaches who helped a participant raise funds for the AIDSLife Cycle. Testimonials describe the staff as friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable, and mention a welcoming environment, detailed instruction, and great facilities, including lots of parking, lots of bathrooms and showers, and outdoor space. Multiple reviewers describe the gym as their “second home” or “happy place,” and several note that the environment is great for all ages.

Last updated April 1, 2026.

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