East La Jiu Jitsu

East La Jiu Jitsu A NON PROFIT PROVIDING WORLD CLASS JIU JITSU TO ALL EAST LA YOUTH REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL SITUATION WELCOME TO EAST LA JIU JITSU!

A NON PROFIT JIU JITSU SCHOOL PROVIDING WORLD CLASS JIU JITSU TO ALL EAST LA YOUTH REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION. East LA Jiu Jitsu founders, Ron Mukai and Scott Torres are both black belts and experienced instructors in Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). Ron Mukai and his family have been leaders in the East LA business community for over 90 years and both Ron and Scott have deep, generational

roots in East LA. Mission: “Building Character Through Jiu Jitsu”. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu produces confident, hardworking, humble, disciplined individuals. East LA jiu jitsu focuses on training youth, ages 12-20, raising up the next generation of leaders on the East side. Promise: “Providing world class jiu jitsu to all East LA youth, regardless of their financial situation”. Fees will be on a sliding scale and nobody will be turned away because of their inability to pay. East LA jiu jitsu will partner with other non-profits, charter schools, local churches, government agencies, the community, and generous partners like YOU, to bring BJJ to any youth in East LA desiring to learn and grow from this proven discipline.

06/10/2026

Online Silent Auction Now Open! Click Link to Bid Now!

Hello to all attendees and donors for East LA Jiu Jitsu’s upcoming 4 Year Gala! Our silent auction is now live, with items ranging from sports tickets, health and wellness sessions from multiple professionals in their field, a variety of vacation offers both near and far, as well as many others. Click the link below, or register to bid in our “auction” tab on this page. Thank you for all the support! 100% of the funds rasied from our auction will go directly to helping keep families on our mat, and keep our community strong!

GIVEBUTTER LINK :
https://givebutter.com/c/elajj4yeargala/auction

Qualified for the semifinals at IBJJF Worlds. Great fights today, 3 wins down and 2 more to go. See you all tomorrow. ⏳🌍...
05/31/2026

Qualified for the semifinals at IBJJF Worlds. Great fights today, 3 wins down and 2 more to go. See you all tomorrow. ⏳🌍🥇

Classificado para a semifinal do Mundial da IBJJF. Três guerras hoje três vitórias, mais duas amanhã. Vejo vocês amanhã . ⏳🌍🥇













05/27/2026

🌎 ONE DAY AWAY 🌎
IBJJF Worlds is HERE. Thursday through Sunday, our coaches and students will be stepping onto one of the most prestigious mats in the world. Representing our team:
Rodnei Barbosa, Leo Vilela, Alex Liscano
James Clemmons, Isaac Huertas and Derrick Corona.

The work is done. Now we compete. Let’s go. 🔥

📣 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE
In support of our competitors, please note the following location closures
THURSDAY – SATURDAY :

🚫 East LA Jiu-Jitsu — CLOSED
🚫 Boyle Heights Jiu-Jitsu — CLOSED
✅ Ethos — Open as usual

👉 Check The Band app for Ethos class schedules AND your competitors’ mat assignments and match times to watch them live online.

Let’s go team — we’re all watching. 👊

ALL CLASSES CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY - Adult open mat available at ethos Fullerton at 9am We honor the men and women who g...
05/22/2026

ALL CLASSES CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY - Adult open mat available at ethos Fullerton at 9am

We honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country. We will be closed Monday, May 26th in their memory. Rest easy. 🇺🇸

05/08/2026

Congrats Jackson and Adrian — Chick-fil-A Students of the Week! 🍗🥋

Jackson, your hard work and smarts show up every single week on that mat. Adrian, your kindness makes this community better.

Building character through jiu jitsu.

45+ and still rolling 👴🏼🥋Old Man Rolls is back — this Saturday May 9th, 8:30 to 10am. No ego, no injuries, just old guys...
05/06/2026

45+ and still rolling 👴🏼🥋

Old Man Rolls is back — this Saturday May 9th, 8:30 to 10am. No ego, no injuries, just old guys (and gals) having a good time on the mat.

$30 mat fee — which let’s be honest, you were gonna spend on two lattes and a breakfast sandwich anyway. ☕

100% of donations go directly to our non-profit kids programs at East LA Jiu Jitsu and Boyle Heights Jiu Jitsu.

📍 2420 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Unit B102, Los Angeles CA 90033
🅿️ Outdoor lot off Mathews Street
📲 Text for more info: 323-347-1234

04/29/2026

UFC fighter. Board member. Champion for the cause.
isn’t just fighting in the cage — he’s fighting for the kids of East LA.

East LA Jiu-Jitsu is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 400+ kids. Two locations. Sliding-scale fees. No kid ever turned away.

That’s not a slogan. It’s a promise we keep — because of donors like you.

Beneil takes on Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night in Perth on May 2nd. Every time he steps in that cage, he’s thinking about what he’s fighting for.

Your gift goes directly to the mat:

💙 $25 — 2 weeks of training for one kid
💙 $100 — a gi and belt for a kid starting out
💙 $179 — one full month of training
💙 $2,248 — sponsor one kid for an entire year

Big shout out to Beneil for being a champion on and off the mat — including introducing us to incredible people like Brian Smith and our newest board member, UFC General Counsel Francisco Arias. Together, we’re changing the world.

We’re not trying to survive. We’re trying to grow. More kids off the street. More families changed.

👉 givebutter.com/elajj (link in bio)

Our sister gym stands with us in this mission.

Jiu-Jitsu is the vehicle. You are the reason we can keep going.

04/21/2026

KIDS PROGRAM | East LA Jiu Jitsu

Every child deserves access to jiu jitsu. That’s why we exist.

No barriers. Just mats, mentors, and a community that has your back.

Full house today. From white belts finding their footing to gold medals on the podium — our kids showed up and showed OUT at the Super Cup this past weekend. 🥇🤍

East LA Jiu Jitsu — serving our community since 2022.

In observance of Good Friday, we will be closed on Friday, April 3rd.All classes will be canceled as we take time to obs...
04/02/2026

In observance of Good Friday, we will be closed on Friday, April 3rd.
All classes will be canceled as we take time to observe, honor or reflect on the day. Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend, fam.

02/26/2026

The mats are ready.
The brackets are filling up.
March 7.

IN-HOUSE Tournament | Friendly Series – Spring 2026
📍 Boyle Heights Jiu Jitsu
🥋 Gi-Only
👦 Kids through Masters
🏅 Professional custom medals
🔁 Double elimination (minimum 2 matches)

⏳ Regular registration ends Feb 28
⏳ Final registration closes March 5

All proceeds support our nonprofit youth programs.

Register now:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/28983

Let’s build something special. 💪

Address

3660 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA
90063

Opening Hours

Monday 6:15am - 7:45am
3:45pm - 8:15pm
Tuesday 11:15am - 12:45pm
3:45pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6:15am - 7:45am
3:45pm - 8:15pm
Thursday 11:15am - 12:45pm
3:45pm - 7:30pm
Friday 4pm - 7:45am
Saturday 10:15am - 12:15pm

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