About
Neutral Grounds Academy offers Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. Jiu-Jitsu is available for children 4 years old and up, Muay Thai is available for ages 7 and up, and Wrestling is available for ages 7 through high school age.
Programs
- Jiu-Jitsu — 4yrs old & up · Head Instructor: Evaldo Lima. All our Asst. Jiu-Jitsu Instructors are from Neutral Grounds with years of training (8-12yrs).
- Muay Thai — 7yrs & up · Kru Woody heads our Muay Thai Program. He has been with us for 14yrs.
- Wrestling — 7-HS age · A USA Wrestling Charter Club. Coach Jorge also coaches at Marina HS & was a Coach at Millikan HS.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: Schedule Sept 26, 2026-Jan 4th 2027. Oct 3rd: Babalu's Inhouse tournament. Oct 31st: Haunted Grounds. Nov 26th-Nov 28th: Thanksgiving Break, no regular classes. Dec 19th: Belt Ceremony. Dec 20th: Year-End Celebration & Potluck. Dec 24th thru Jan 2nd: Holiday Break, no regular classes/private lessons & Student Adult Open Mat only. Monday Jan 4th, 2027: First official class of 2027. No walk-ins. Intros are by appointments only.
About the provider
Neutral Grounds Academy was established in 2003 and is the first Jiu-Jitsu academy in Long Beach, CA. The Jiu-Jitsu program is headed by Evaldo Lima, with assistant Jiu-Jitsu instructors from Neutral Grounds who have 8 to 12 years of training. Kru Woody heads the Muay Thai program and has been with the academy for 14 years. Coach Jorge coaches Wrestling and also coaches at Marina High School and was a coach at Millikan High School.
- Month of Dec free — Month of dec free! Click here
- Month of Dec free when you enroll into our 3mos prepaid promo — Month of Dec free when you enroll into our 3mos prepaid promo-plus uniform is included. For new enrollment only.
Last updated November 1, 2026.
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