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.
Questions
"I practice 4 times a week (GI, NO GI, MMA) and you can go anytime to have a good time. After 3 months of practice I was able to participate in my first competition. The team in this school is passionate about every single one of their students."
"I enjoy taking bjj and mma classes. The coaches are knowledgeable and patient with us."
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.