SBG SoCal Juniors & Kids Mixed Martial Arts & BJJ
603 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
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SBG SoCal Juniors & Kids Mixed Martial Arts & BJJ offers Juniors Mixed Martial Arts & BJJ and Kids Mixed Martial Arts & BJJ classes that include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Kenpo Karate. The program is part of a broader training schedule that also includes Adult BJJ and Adult Mixed Martial Arts.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: Class options available Monday–Sunday during morning, afternoon, and evening hours
The program’s stated mission is to “Give Your Kids the Lifelong Gifts of Personal Success, Confidence, Discipline and Self-Defense.” The leadership team is led by Marco Sanchez II, who has over 12 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo Karate, Boxing, and Muay Thai and is described as a Los Angeles native passionate about self-defense and the journey of martial arts.
Parents and adult students in testimonials describe classes taught by Coach Marco and other coaches as including a mix of games and lessons, and they mention a beginner friendly, family friendly, and non-intimidating atmosphere with a great kids to teacher ratio. Multiple reviews mention that SBG SoCal offers classes for both kids and adults, including kids’ jiu-jitsu and MMA, and note that some families have multiple members training together in both kids and adult classes.
Several testimonials highlight Coach Marco and his team’s patience with younger kids and describe them as positive influences and role models on and off the mats. One parent notes that their oldest child has trained with Coach Marco since 2010 and that their younger child and both parents later joined the gym. Another reviewer mentions that BJJ Legend Chris Hauter visits for bi-weekly drop-ins, and that classes are taught by coaches including Marco, Beto, Wuzie, Matt, Pete, and Dakota.
One reviewer describes the gym as clean and mentions that coaches talk with kids about topics such as bullying, making better choices, friendships, and respect. The same reviewer states that Marco helped people evacuate and move belongings during fires and helped displaced families settle at the gym. Other reviewers describe the instruction as detailed, patient, and beginner friendly, and mention that higher belts make an effort to help newer students with drills.
The program also lists a “Limited Time & Availability ONLINE EXCLUSIVE OFFER” and a “FREE BONUS! 4 Tips on Building Your Child's Confidence” as unique features. Multiple testimonials from Google and Yelp state that families have seen their children enjoy the kids’ classes and that some parents train in the adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA classes at the same gym.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: Class options available Monday–Sunday during morning, afternoon, and evening hours
The program’s stated mission is to “Give Your Kids the Lifelong Gifts of Personal Success, Confidence, Discipline and Self-Defense.” The leadership team is led by Marco Sanchez II, who has over 12 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo Karate, Boxing, and Muay Thai and is described as a Los Angeles native passionate about self-defense and the journey of martial arts.
Parents and adult students in testimonials describe classes taught by Coach Marco and other coaches as including a mix of games and lessons, and they mention a beginner friendly, family friendly, and non-intimidating atmosphere with a great kids to teacher ratio. Multiple reviews mention that SBG SoCal offers classes for both kids and adults, including kids’ jiu-jitsu and MMA, and note that some families have multiple members training together in both kids and adult classes.
Several testimonials highlight Coach Marco and his team’s patience with younger kids and describe them as positive influences and role models on and off the mats. One parent notes that their oldest child has trained with Coach Marco since 2010 and that their younger child and both parents later joined the gym. Another reviewer mentions that BJJ Legend Chris Hauter visits for bi-weekly drop-ins, and that classes are taught by coaches including Marco, Beto, Wuzie, Matt, Pete, and Dakota.
One reviewer describes the gym as clean and mentions that coaches talk with kids about topics such as bullying, making better choices, friendships, and respect. The same reviewer states that Marco helped people evacuate and move belongings during fires and helped displaced families settle at the gym. Other reviewers describe the instruction as detailed, patient, and beginner friendly, and mention that higher belts make an effort to help newer students with drills.
The program also lists a “Limited Time & Availability ONLINE EXCLUSIVE OFFER” and a “FREE BONUS! 4 Tips on Building Your Child's Confidence” as unique features. Multiple testimonials from Google and Yelp state that families have seen their children enjoy the kids’ classes and that some parents train in the adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA classes at the same gym.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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