Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness - Los Angeles, California

Alex Silkin

From the moment I stepped into the gym, I felt right at home, even though I had never been to a BJJ gym before. Everyone, from the staff to the members, was incredibly welcoming and made sure to give me their attention as soon as they noticed a new face. The coaches are world-class athletes who know exactly how to explain techniques in a way that clicks. Words can’t describe how happy I am with my experience here.

A special shoutout to Alex, our coach, for his amazing teaching. And another big thank you to Kennedy, the coach who greeted us on our first visit. He’s always so positive and genuinely cares about how you’re doing.

chayse diekema

I spent about 6 weeks training with Cobrinha and his students - it was an amazing experience. Everyone at the facility is very warm and welcoming, and the level of instruction can’t be beat. The instructors here really care about all of their students, and you can see it during every class. I can’t thank Cobrinha enough for opening his doors and welcoming myself and another teammate into his gym.
You won’t have any bad days here. Only the best ones.

Sean Black

Trained here for two weeks while in LA. Cobrinha is of course an absolute legend in the BJJ community and the gym reflects that expertise and commitment to excellence. Great vibes, great training. Special shout out to Kennedy (another BJJ legend) who took a bunch of classes while I was there. What a great coach this young man is as well as an absolute credit to the entire Cobrinha family.

Stefano Azario

This place is more expensive than most bjj schools I’ve trained at in the last 13 years. $60 for a drop in class ( incl gì and rash ) and would have been an additional 40 for a second class on the same day. However, the quality of instruction is absolutely second to none. The fundamentals class had 34 students with four instructors in addition to Cobrinha himself which is a first. Emphasis was placed on wonderful details the atmosphere was friendly but there was real intention and all the higher belts generous with their time and knowledge. Jiu jitsu at its very best. Bravo.

Nadyr Arêas Preta Na Real

Disappointment and frustration

I feel disappointed and frustrated with myself, by the expectation I generated towards you. An atypical family always is faced with these social barriers. We went to the presentation event you did to spread the word to your academy, because we were already wanting to put our son jiu-jiu-jitsu, which is a martial art that adds social life, psychomotricity and physical activity. And being a sport that the techniques come from Brazilian professionals seemed even better to us, because we want to keep for our son a connection with the Brazilian essence. The point is that it was in the past how the beginner program works and the values of the collective classes with other children after the program. We know that our son has his challenges, in adaptation, understanding of the context, the more he tried, and claimed himself with the experience of the classes. I know that the teacher did his part, what I question was the surprise to know that my son would only follow the post-program if he took more private lessons. The non-financial issue, because we can afford it and even if we didn't have it, we have the support and support of the Regional Center, an agency that supports children with special needs, to integrate into society and develop social skills, in all spheres, to acquire their independence and develop their skills. Our consultant from the institution that gives us this support, contacted you via e-mail To get more information from you about how the value would be, and what he needs from you to continue with the support to Benjamim. He didn't have that answer, which I understand is that this brings a barrier, besieging my son from attending the snake jiu-jitsu, I think that was clear to me. This attitude only reinforces that an atypical child and his family only have shelter and can be included if they pay a different and much higher amount for this, because it takes a lot of work, not being something easy to adhere to the normality of the institution, and still being a Brazilian black family and immigrant, which other Brazilians always find strange and question if they have these conditions to maintain this standard. That's how I'm feeling, and I make it clear to you that we're not asking for anything for you, because we can afford it, we're cool in the country, unfortunate! I'm ashamed of your attitude, this is prejudiced, capacitist and unfair. I really feel offended, because I'm sure you would think twice about making this exclusion with an American family, because you know that anti-discrimination laws exist and are complied with, I will look for a place that has empathy and accepts my son, know that I will make a feedback on Google telling this experience of mine.

Bart Aarts

Visiting for three weeks. I love my training here. All the members are very friendly and welcoming. The techniques and mindset of professor Cobrinha are excellent. Everything is very professional and well organized. Thanks again and I appreciate you guys!

Bart Aarts
(BJJ black belt - The Netherlands)

Norman Velazquez

Amazing atmosphere to train in. Surely the best in Medellin! Highly recommend this room for anyone at any level to attend. Whether youre new to the game or are rolling competitively, this room is packed with respectful practitioners and competitors willing to give a hand or exchange tough rolls.
At the time of visiting the gym, I was very excited to learn the particular techniques being shown at Cobrinha's academy. Surprisingly the friendly gesture at the front desk had me smiling on the way up to the mats, where was welcomed by their head instructor Yiyo Moussa and soon found out the level of jiu-jitsu being taught here was nothing short of special. Professor Moussa has a deep understanding for the art and was very helpful with all of us throughout the technique session of the training session.
Very appreciative of the opportunity to come back, Hope whomever is reading this gets a chance to head out there and roll! OSU!

Luke Amico

I recently had the opportunity to spend six weeks at Cobrinha HQ to help prepare for this year's worlds. I am beyond grateful for you setting up this opportunity for me. In such a short period, I truly felt myself become a better grappler, athlete, and person. This camp was unlike any training I've ever experienced and was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but This experience is one that I will forever hold close to my heart for how positive it was. The nerves I felt going in quickly washed away when I found how friendly and supportive everyone was; they instantly accepted me and began helping me chase a better version of myself. Nothing from this experience will be wasted. There are so many things I took note of and intend to implement into my daily life, and I can’t wait to see how much more I have to grow. I can’t thank everyone at Cobrinha HQ enough—a special thank you to Cobrinha, Kennedy and Jalen. You guys truly took so much time and energy out of your days and training to help me and make sure I would be able to show my best possible self on the mats. And have inspired me more than you all know. You guys are all champions for a reason, and it was a huge honour for me to have you guys help me so much.