Dartanian Jiu-Jitsu

Been coming here for a couple of months now. The gym is a great size. The mat space is huge so no accidental heels to the face. They offer day/​night classes which is a real plus. Dartanian is a great dude and really knows his stuff. There aren’t any egos here, just guys wanting to get better. I feel pretty lucky to live close to this place.

this place has it all. expert advice, incredible facility and a dojo filled with humble spiritually guided members. not to mention the teacher, dartanian bagby, is a multi level black belt in many martial arts. division one collegiate national wrestler. oh and by the way he is a bjj world champion. being able to train with a world champion is one huge bonus… then when you add his non stop desire to do the best you can in all aspects of your life its no wonder everyone who trains there loves it and doesnt leave. im grateful i found this place.

My brother has done Jiu-​Jitsu for four years and when visiting him last time in Arizona I finally decided to give it a try and instantly became hooked. Now came the hard part finding a gym/​academy near me that wasn’t over priced and had a good vibe. I found Dartanian on Unilocal and did a lot of research before I went in. I was a little bit nervous because I didn’t know what it was going to be like, but as soon as I walked in I was greeted by Adrian (one of the instructors) and Dartanian and I knew that as soon as I heard him speak this was the place for me. You can learn a lot about a person in the first few minutes you speak with them, and what I got from him was a huge sense of passion and the essence of calm not just in himself but in the ability to instill it in others. The academy is well kept and very clean and I was super impressed with the ninja warrior course out back as it would be great training for spartan races and such. I have been here almost two months and am very happy. You will not be disappointed and will find after training here when you go to other gyms that you can hang with guys that have been doing it a lot longer than you. You not only gain self defense skills and confidence but a family.

I cannot speak from personal training experience, only from what I see going on with the adult classes, and things that they are doing. However, I can speak on behalf of the kids’ classes, and they’re great. My son is 6.5, and he’s been going here for 3 months now. Not only he loves it, but he’s getting very strong as well, and learning self defense. I think most of what he likes is that the classes don’t feel like a heavily structured classes run by a drill sergeant. There seems to be plenty of play time with specific techniques taught at the right time, next thing you know he’s got some moves. It’s like watching a lion cub learning how to hunt through play. I also love Dartanian’s approach and philosophy to training, specially kids, competition, self defense and also strict rules, so while kids are having fun, they learn to respect each other, respect the coaches, respect the dojo, and play fair.
As far as the dojo, it’s big, and has plenty of room in the back of the gym with covered mats and heavy bags, and a sizable set up for cross fit training or «American Ninja Warrior» course as my son likes to point out, and loves climbing the ropes and giving his best on the peg wall.

My boyfriend comes here and absolutely loves it, I am even thinking of joining! The facility is amazing, and has a crazy awesome outdoor space for cross fit and barbecuing. From what my boyfriend tells me, training here is unlike any other place. I also know that people who seriously train get an exceptional experience out of due to Dartanian’s vast knowledge, patience, kindness, and expertise. He is an incredibly knowledgable instructor and has had two black belts in Judo and Jiu Jistu for over twenty years and is a skilled wrestler. If you are keen to excel at your grappling, become a pro, or get a new hobbie started COME HERE.

The studio may be great for athletics, but the owner can make your life difficult if you’re renting the space. We were told we had the space from 1 to 4 pm, when class would end. Well, a few students had to use the bathroom at 4 pm and the owner was angry because we went «overtime.» We were off the mats by 4 pm but no one told us the rental fee did not include bathroom use. The next day the owner made us stand outside in the hot sun before class started (no one was using the studio), and then he scolded the students because he was angry at the teacher, something he should have taken up privately with the teacher and not us. When the teacher arrived, a most unfortunate altercation occurred and the owner actually threatened to cancel the class and told us to leave the premises. (All this on Father’s Day!) Ultimately, we were able to use the space but students who witnessed this were uncomfortable throughout the rest of the class.

!!! BEST !!!
No doubt best place u will find.
From absolute beginner, to aspirations to become world champion this is the spot.
Moral of the Dojo is so cool.
Everyone is humble, open, friendly & excited to learn from Professor Dartanian & each other.
Dartanian is a GREAT GREAT Mentor from Awesome story.
He holds many championship titles which single handed separates this Dojo from others.
Every dojos got moves & techniques etc, but he has the know how from experience of what it takes to WIN.
You will discover how & WHY each detail maters.
Mad mad mad respect & gratitude.
The best decision I’ve ever made !!!
!!! !!!

i use to work down the street as a security guard at the commons and keptrunning into this really friendly and funny guy that ended up backing me up acouple times. little did i know he was the owner and head instructor at the local bjj gym i knew him as D (dartanian) the coffe bean regular. he invited me to train at his gym that use to be located on cahuenga it was small but i got a good feeling about it. i only trained there for 6 months and a couple times when i came back from my deployment i would regularly get my ass hand to me but i loved it. after traning there i have rolled with many other grapplers and at many other gyms and i have held my own and won alot of matchs i had no idea how much i had learned in the 6 month period at dartanian bjj the quality of students and instructor s at dartanian bjj is world class. I recenlty went to check out D’s new location on vineland and it is AMAZING! this is a world class facility to go along with its world class intructors. an person interested in martial arts should check it out doesnt matter if you cant go everyday, every week or if you only take acouple classes you will walk away with alot.

I have been training Martial Arts since I turned 4 years old, back 1987. I guarantee that I have trained at more Martial Schools in Los Angeles than anyone! I fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu back in 2008 when I was living in Culver City. After moving to the SFV in 2010 I fell out of love with the art because of all the terrible places I trained. I could go on for days about all the subpar instructors and McDojos here in The Valley, but I will cut to the chase. Dartanian Jiu-​Jitsu is the best BJJ and MMA studio in Los Angeles, hands down!!! In my 25 years of Martial Arts training I have never meet anyone as passionate and knowledgeable as Dartanian. It’s because of him and his teaching methods that made me fall in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu all over again. The facility is amazing and everyone that trains there is super nice and helpful. I am sooo happy I finally found my home at Dartanian Jiu Jitsu!!!

* Top notch staff
* Friendly students
* Reasonable costs
* Great atmosphere
* Flexible hours
You definitely can’t go wrong with Dartanian Jiu-​Jitsu!

I began training with Dartanian almost 15 years ago. I did my homework, checked out other dojos first and decided to stay at a place 25 miles from my house driving past many other dojos to get there because I believe this is by far the finest training center. The techniques, level of friendship, lack of ego, and personal attention from Dartanian, Ken, and advanced students is unrivaled.

My husband goes here and really loves it. It’s been wonderful for him and is such a great workout. He feels like he’s learning something useful and I feel good knowing it’s a skill that he can use to protect our family. I appreciate that the cost is low and he can go as many times a month as he wants. He always comes home in a better mood too.

Although I have been out of martial arts for about a year+ now, the time I spent with Dartanian was excellent. Extremely impartial and fair, but his most beneficial trait is his passion. He truly wants all of his students to become better, and it shows in EVERY interaction. He is a good friend too — he helped me when I was having problems with my wife, and my family. He sometimes rambles (in a good way) about life, and philosophy and you really get an OVERALL education from someone who has committed his life to Jiu-​Jitsu. That commitment translates to wisdom, and a phenomenal environment created from the top down. His top students are excellent instructors in their own right, and he has created an excellent culture at his school.
This is a serious school with serious students and serious training. No fluff. You WILL get good here. This is a small place, but serious and adequate. If you want luxury, go somewhere else. But if you want a good education, you are in the right place. Forget the MMA names, forget everything else. Dartanian REALLY knows what he is talking about, and routinely demonstrates new techniques and fighting strategies. I was about 250 when I was there, and although strong, his lightest students, like Adrian, dominated me at more than a 100 pounds less. Make no mistake, this is all about technique, and that is Dartanian’s forte.
Plus, he is a pretty good chessplayer — ask him for a game, and he will accept!
You would be proud to learn from D.

I have known Dartanian for more than 15 years and consider him not only to be a fine teacher and coach, but also a fine friend. His commitment to Jiu-​Jitsu is undeniable and his ability to understand the individual student and help he or she benefit from the instruction is beyond comparison. My 16 year old sons have been with him exclusively for over 12 years now and are at the highest level of competition. So, whether you want to be at the TOP OF YOUR GAME, or want fitness training, or self defense instruction; Dartanian will expertly get you there. My highest recommendation.

This training center is great for anyone, regardless of your martial arts goals. Consistent training will get you in the best shape of your life. Dartanian will guide you through each step of your process, whether you just want to feel more confident and safe on the street, intend to compete in a jiu jitsu tournament, or desire to fight professionally in a cage match. Dartanian has a no-​nonsense attitude and a great sense of humor. Decades of experience also put him in a position to recognize very specifically each student’s strengths and weaknesses, which he uses to tailor a program to help each individual develop. There is nothing cookie-​cutter or one-​size-​fits-​all here. Worth every penny. Plus, the people who train here are amicable and helpful. No meatheads.

Very good, great guys, and Dartanian is a BEAST, this guys loves what he does and helps everyone, I went during full time, but once school got in the way there was no way, I will going back as soon as i can, seriously this is by far the best place for beginners and veterans of the trade.
TFR

i never got to train here but came to check it out b/​c he had a women’s class! i came during one of the regular classes (all male) and first thing i noticed was that there was some damn nice looking boys in class. but anyways… i had a long conversation with dartanian, the coach/​owner, and i came out of that w/​a lot of respect for him. i like to think i’m a real good judge of people and i liked wut he had to say about training and what he realized about teaching women. i thought he was very insightful and down to earth and positive. i completely believe that these attitudes and beliefs trickle down from coach to student. the school is small but pretty full of students. it wasn’t so full that people were all over each other. the women’s class when i talked to him was bjj only. i ended up not taking classes b/​c of time conflicts but i think this is a spot i would’ve totally felt comfortable in.

I think that Absolute Jiu-​Jitsu is one of the best MMA training centers in Southern California. All bases are covered in training, from standup, takedowns to the ground game. The coach Dartanian, who is a BJJ blackbelt, with judo, boxing and wrestling experience is the best. He spends the time to fully explain things, and show you how moves all fit together. The classes range from beginner to super advanced. Another great thing about the training center is that there are no huge egos floating around! Everyone is cool and willing to help out! Not only is their great instruction, there is great competition when it is time to free train at the end of class. It is not only great exercise, but a great time to put to the test what you learned.