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Hayastan MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Gardena, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hayastanacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 213-674-4343
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fantastic and technical academy for kids and adults.”
“Strong successful competition team.”
Other martial arts here
“I just started taking classes here as my first BJJ experience.”
“His Submission Grappling is Full of all of the Best Moves from all of the Best Styles Ju Do Ju Jut Su SAMBO Etc.”
What members say
“Amazomg family and indisputable lineage of champions.”
“Gym is clean and running by professionals crew!”
From the reviews
I just started taking classes here as my first BJJ experience. Jovany and his team are all great teachers and made my introductory class an amazing one. They truly treat everyone like family
Jovany Varela is a Great Life Long Martial Artist, Person, and Friend! His Submission Grappling is Full of all of the Best Moves from all of the Best Styles Ju Do Ju Jut Su SAMBO Etc.,
Siempre me atienden con Gran Hospitalidad. De los Mejores Sensei. Todos muy buenos en sus Disciplinas. Todos los servicios son muy buenos, y te hablan en Ingles y español.
Sensei Jovany is a legend of our sport. He combines Judo, Sambo and BJJ on his teaching. His school is amazing and anyone in the area should check it out!
Your first judo class at Hayastan MMA Academy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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