Systems Training Center teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to adults and kids in Hawthorne, a short drive from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and Lawndale. We are a proud CheckMat affiliate, and our coaches still compete, so what you learn on the mat is tested.

New to BJJ? Start with our 6 PM classes on Monday and Wednesday, where you learn positions, escapes and submissions step by step. Ready for more? The 7 PM advanced classes add live rolling and competition prep with the Systems BJJ team. We train both gi and no-gi, and kids have their own BJJ classes. Your first class is free: call (424) 269-1337 or claim your trial class on this page.

Today, BJJ is practiced in 2 forms: Gi (with a uniform similar to a Judo or Karate uniform) and No Gi (with shorts and a t-shirt, rash guard). When practicing with the Gi, there’s a lot of use of the uniform and there’s many similarities to Judo. When practiced without Gi, there are more similarities to wrestling. Both forms of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are often referred to as grappling. In both styles, the athlete will perform various drills to develop their positioning, submission skills, defense and takedowns. There is a heavy emphasis on close quarter partner work, drilling and rolling (BJJ’s sparring). BJJ is often referred to as the gentle art, as there are no strikes thrown.

With our talented instructors who compete themselves, you can even take BJJ to the next level and start competing with the Systems BJJ team!

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be very useful as a self-defense, because BJJ focuses on grappling, and joint locks/chokes, rather than strikes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ as most people refer to it as, has become very popular in the last few decades, due in part to the grappling aspects of the sport, which can be safely trained with little risk of serious injury. BJJ is also a big part of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), where virtually all MMA fighters train some variation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a well rounded skill set for any street self-defense situation, as well as being a fun and challenging sport.

Systems Training Center is a proud affiliate of CheckMat and our instructors are active competitors always striving to grow in order to bring that knowledge back to their students.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu FAQs

Do I need experience or to be in shape? No. Classes are built for all levels, and coaches adjust as you go.

Gi or no-gi? Both. New students can start in either, and our coaches will help you choose.

Is BJJ good for self-defense? Yes. BJJ teaches you to control and escape a larger opponent on the ground without striking.

Where are you? 13040 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250. About 15 minutes from North Torrance and 15 to 20 minutes from Redondo Beach.

Benefits of BJJ

• Improved range of motion and mobility

• Great stress relief

• Problem solving skills (BJJ is human chess)

• Self-defense on the ground

• Community!