No-Gi Jiu Jitsu · Van Nuys
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu for Van Nuys, Right on Van Nuys Blvd.
We're located at 4617 Van Nuys Blvd, right off the 101 freeway — 10 minutes away from the city of Van Nuys. No-Gi BJJ for adults and kids ages 4–13. Zero experience encouraged.
Quick facts
- From Van Nuys
- About 10 minutes
- Address
- 4617 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Classes
- 7 days a week
- Who
- Adults and kids 4–13
- Style
- No-Gi BJJ only
Start here
Which one sounds like you?
Pick the one that fits. Each one tells you exactly what to do next.
I've never trained
Start with The First 30: $100 for 30 days, 2 classes a week, rashguard included. You begin in Fundamentals next to other beginners, and nobody is thrown into a round.
Start my First 30 →I've trained before
Gi or no-gi, any belt. Tell us your experience and we'll point you to the right class: All Levels, Advanced or Sunday open mat.
I'm a parent
Kids 4–13 train in groups by age. Their first class is a free trial, and you can watch from the lobby.
Book a free trial class →Getting here
10 minutes from Van Nuys
Head south toward the 101. We're next to Hot Wings Cafe, across the street from Gelson's and Starbucks.
- Parking tip
- Our small lot behind the building fills fast. Free street parking is 1 block behind us, a couple of minutes' walk. Metered spots are close by.
- Arrive
- 10 minutes early for your first class.
Your first class
What your first class looks like
No guessing. Here's the whole thing, start to finish.
Step 1
Pick a class
Beginners start in Fundamentals. Kids go to the class for their age.
Step 2
Show up 10 minutes early
Wear athletic shorts with no pockets or zippers. Bring water.
Step 3
Check in at the front desk
Tell whoever's there it's your first class. First 30 members get their rashguard sized.
Step 4
Train
Warm up with the class and drill with a partner. Nobody is thrown into a round.
Class times
Classes that fit a Van Nuys schedule
Before work
6 AM Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Lunch
11 AM Monday to Friday, plus 10 AM Fundamentals on Friday.
After work
6 PM Monday to Thursday, plus 7:30 PM Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Weekends
Saturday 9 AM Fundamentals. Sunday 10:30 AM open mat.
Kids after school
4 PM Monday to Thursday, 5 PM Monday to Wednesday, plus Saturday 10:30 and 11:30 AM.
Adults · 18+
Adults: start with The First 30
The First 30 is $100: 2 classes a week for 30 days, plus a free New Ground rashguard. You start in Fundamentals and add All Levels when a coach says you're ready.
$100 credit on your account once you've made all 8 — spend it on your first month, a private lesson, or gear.
No contract. No refunds. Want more structure? Our 6-week Zero to Beginner course is the guided way in.
Kids · Ages 4–13
Kids jiu jitsu for Van Nuys families
Classes by age, after school Monday to Thursday and on Saturday mornings. We're minutes from Kester Avenue Elementary.
Mini Grounders
Ages 4–5. Movement games, listening drills and "animal" positions. Tue & Thu 4 PM, Sat 10:30 AM.
Little Grounders
Ages 6–7. Real positions taught through games. Mon & Wed 4 PM, Sat 10:30 AM.
Super Grounders
Ages 8–13. Full no-gi curriculum, controlled sparring and self-defense. Mon & Wed 5 PM, Sat 11:30 AM.
Tuesday 5 PM is the All Grounders Clinic, open to every age. Your child's first class is a free trial, and parents can watch from the lobby.
Who trains here
Your neighbors are already on the mat
Most of our members live within 15 minutes of the gym — Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino and North Hollywood. Some drive in from Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and Granada Hills.
Rated 5.0 on Google.
FAQ
Questions from Van Nuys
How far is New Ground from Van Nuys?
About 10 minutes for most of Van Nuys. We're at 4617 Van Nuys Blvd, right off the 101.
Where do I park?
Our small lot behind the building fills fast. Free street parking is 1 block behind us, a couple of minutes' walk, and there are metered spots close by.
Is it gi or no-gi?
No-gi only. You train No-Gi BJJ in a rashguard and shorts — no kimono.
Do I need experience?
No. Adults start in Fundamentals with The First 30, and kids are grouped by age.
What happens on my first day?
Come in 10 minutes early and check in at the front desk — tell whoever's there it's your first class. Wear athletic shorts with no pockets or zippers and a rashguard, and bring water.
Before you go
Not ready to book? Take week 1 of the training calendar.
The first 7 days of the First 30 calendar, warm-ups included, plus the 1-page first-class guide. Free, in your inbox in about a minute. The 5 intro emails follow, 1 a week.
Your Start Plan
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Nothing is charged. A coach, not a call center, replies within 5 minutes during gym hours.
Who's training?
"Both" builds 2 plans.
Have you trained before?
Wrestling counts as "a little."
Which sounds more like you?
The first gets the First 30. The second gets the 6-Week Course, which starts Wednesday, November 4.
How old is your kid?
2 kids? Pick the younger; we'll place both.
Which nights can you actually make?
Pick 2 or more if you can. Be honest; the plan is built off this.
How did you hear about us?
Last one.
No pressure
Take week 1 of the training calendar. Free.
The first 7 days of the First 30 calendar, warm-ups included, plus the 1-page first-class guide: what to wear, which door, what the first 10 minutes look like. The 5 intro emails follow, 1 a week.
| What you get | When | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2 classes a week for 30 days: Fundamentals, then All Levels when a coach says so | Days 1–30 | $185 |
| New Ground rashguard, yours to keep | Day 1 | $50 |
| 30-minute private lesson with a coach before your first class (beginners) | Day 1 | $100 |
| The First 30 guide + 30-day training calendar with warm-ups | Day 1 | $49 |
| A training partner, assigned, who knows how to take care of a new person | Class 2 on | — |
| Coach check-ins on day 10 and day 25 · $0 enrollment if you stay · $20 apparel credit | Days 10 & 25 | $120 |
| Bought separately | $504 | |
| The First 30 | $100 | |
$504 is what these cost bought separately. The First 30 is $100 because the goal is the 30 days, not the sale. It's 2 classes a week on purpose: that's the pace a beginner can keep, and keeping it is what the first 30 days are for.
Make all 8 classes and it pays for itself.
The First 30 is 2 classes a week, 8 in 30 days. Make all 8 and if you continue, the $100 you paid is credited to your first month of membership: $120 instead of $220. 2 a week is the pace a beginner can actually keep for a month, so the target isn't a hoop, it's the point.
There is no refund, and there is nothing to refund. If day 30 comes and this isn't for you, you keep the rashguard, you keep the guide, you keep the calendar, and you don't come back. No exit call, no fee, no "let's talk about why." We'd rather you leave with a rashguard than stay on a contract. The only way to get the $100 back is to make all 8 classes, and at that point most people don't want it back.