Montrose, CA hosts four Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms, each offering unique training environments. Among them, TANTŌ JIUJITSU, affiliated with Jean Jacques Machado, stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating from 10 reviews. KD MMA Montrose and So Fit Academy also receive strong community approval, both holding 4.6 ratings, reflecting a solid local presence for grappling enthusiasts.
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Montrose, CA
TANTŌ JIUJITSU operates at 2335 Honolulu Ave, Suite B in Montrose, California. As an affiliate directly under Master Jean Jacques Machado, the academy follows an established lineage tracing through Carlos Gracie Sr., Helio Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., and Rickson Gracie. Instruction is guided by Professor Alfred and Coach Sasha, who maintain the motto to strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, and feed your soul. Classes emphasize structured fundamentals, practical defensive movement, and patient attention tailored to meet each student's personal learning pace. The school provides training options including an Adult Program, a Kids Program, and a Women's Intro to Jiujitsu course. Training schedules accommodate daytime and evening sessions throughout the week. Prospective members can contact the academy to learn more about joining classes.
Montrose, CA
Pasadena Kodokan Judo Club carries a Judo training focus in Montrose, California, USA, making Judo the defining discipline in this record. Broadly, Judo emphasizes grappling, balance, leverage, timing, and control during close-range exchanges, rather than a category built around striking. A beginner considering martial-arts categories can read that focus as an introduction to movement awareness, body positioning, and controlled physical engagement within one clearly identified discipline. Someone comparing competition-related pathways can also distinguish a Judo-focused record from those categorized under Wrestling, Boxing, Krav Maga, or MMA without assuming any particular preparation or offering. The Montrose location, Pasadena Kodokan Judo Club name, and single Judo label together give this listing a direct and discipline-specific identity.
Montrose, CA
KD MMA Montrose is a neighborhood martial arts branch located at 2131 Verdugo Blvd in Glendale and the Montrose foothills area. Operating as part of the KD MMA training organization founded by head coach Karen Darabedyan, the academy delivers high-standard combat sports coaching. Instruction is led by an experienced coaching roster featuring founder Karen Darabedyan alongside veteran mixed martial artist Sevak Silverback Magakian, boxing and conditioning coach Roma Kalantaryan, and grappling coach Erik Raisyan. Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and youth martial arts. The academy runs scheduled group training throughout the week, emphasizing technical development, striking mechanics, and ground grappling. Membership options include multi-tier plans that provide cross-location access to classes, with complimentary trial sessions offered for new students.
Montrose, CA
So Fit Academy is a martial arts and fitness facility located at 2615 Honolulu Ave in Montrose, California. Founded and guided by head trainer Sevak Ohanjanian, the academy provides individualized martial arts instruction, combat fitness conditioning, and competitive fight training for students of diverse ages and athletic backgrounds. Sevak Ohanjanian began training at age 13 in Tae Kwon Do before advancing to Shotokan Karate under Edmond Tarverdyan at Glendale Fighting Club. A Golden Gloves boxing finalist and second-degree black belt, Ohanjanian served as assistant coach at Glendale Fighting Club and cornered professional athletes across major UFC and Invicta promotions. The academy calendar offers structured classes including Beginners Karate MMA, Advanced Karate MMA, and Adult Kickboxing Muay Thai. Members also participate in dedicated Boxing Kickboxing MMA Sparring, strength and conditioning circuits, and gymnastics classes designed to develop agility, core stability, and full-body flexibility.