A complete combat system. BJJ on the ground, wrestling for takedowns, and striking on the feet — unified into one cohesive martial art for the modern fighter and serious student.
Why MMA
BJJ-based grappling forms the foundation of the MMA program. You'll develop submission offense, defensive wrestling, and the positional control to finish or survive on the ground.
Wrestling is East LA's signature. The MMA program features dedicated takedown work that integrates cleanly with the BJJ game — making our students formidable from range to the mat.
Boxing and Muay Thai fundamentals are trained in the context of MMA — not as standalone arts, but as tools that work with the grappling game for a complete skill set.
Understanding distance management, transitions between ranges, and reading an opponent is the highest-level skill in MMA. We develop it systematically through sparring and study.
MMA training produces elite-level conditioning. Rounds are intense, full-body, and functionally athletic. You'll reach levels of fitness you didn't know were possible.
For those who want to compete — amateur or professional — we build structured pathways. Our coaches have trained fighters who have competed at regional and national levels.
The System
MMA at East LA is built on the Renzo Gracie system — BJJ as the base, wrestling for transitions, and striking as the tool that sets everything else up.
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"Training MMA here is the most complete martial arts experience I've ever had. The integration of wrestling, BJJ, and striking is seamless, and the coaches push you to levels you didn't think were possible."
"I had zero fighting experience when I started. Six months in I did my first amateur MMA fight and won. The preparation I received was as good as any team I've seen."
"The wrestling component is what sets East LA apart. I've trained at other gyms and nowhere else develops your wrestling game as systematically as they do here."
No Commitment Required
Come in, try the class, meet the coaches, and decide for yourself. No pressure, no commitment — just great training.
Come train, meet the instructors, and experience what makes Renzo Gracie East LA the premier martial arts destination in East Los Angeles.