Over 40 years in the making
The people, the philosophy, and the journey behind Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is over 40 years in the making.
With the first location in West Los Angeles, on Santa Monica Blvd, the Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu movement was born. A movement based on discovering martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe, authentic, enjoyable, and traditional environment, Level Up offers world class Jiu Jitsu classes for Kids and Adults. Students and parents are treated to an unparalleled experience in Jiu Jitsu classes and environment at each academy location.
We now have three locations in Los Angeles, Level Up Studio City Jiu Jitsu, Level Up Woodland Hills Jiu Jitsu, and Level Up Culver City Jiu Jitsu, and dozens of locations around the world. Serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles community, we are excited to know that there is a Level Up school near you.
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is meant to be a place of learning, improvement, and enjoyment for students, parents, and friends. We are now open in Las Vegas, Nevada with Level Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Las Vegas and Houston, Texas as well with Level Up Cypress Jiu Jitsu which started in 2018. Our international affiliates in Brazil, Central America, Europe, and other areas of the world also adhere to the Level Up philosophy and traditions.
Certified Instructors
Active Students
Classes Per Month
Years of Excellence
Professor Erik Klinger
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu International has been spreading its non-profit mission throughout the world by establishing sister schools in underserved communities and sponsoring underprivileged children training at all of its schools across the Greater Los Angeles area, including Level Up Studio City, Level Up Culver City, and Level Up Woodland Hills. Level Up also supports the work of the International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund (IJEF), as well as organizations such as PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) and the Youth Justice Coalition (YJC), to help build stronger communities and provide opportunities for children and families in need.
Some of our current sister schools around the world include Level Up Guatemala, Level Up Brazil, and Level Up Inglewood. The children training at these schools attend classes free of charge and are sponsored through the support of both the Level Up Social Outreach Program and the International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund (IJEF). Many of the children training in Guatemala and Brazil face challenging living conditions and have limited opportunities for extracurricular activities outside of Jiu Jitsu. Through the efforts of IJEF and the Level Up Social Outreach Program, they are provided with a full-time professional Jiu Jitsu coach, uniforms, training mats, and dedicated facilities where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
From one mat to a global network
West Los Angeles
The first location, on Santa Monica Blvd, where the Level Up movement was born.
Los Angeles
Three LA academies: Studio City, Woodland Hills, and Culver City.
Las Vegas & Houston
Level Up Las Vegas, Nevada, and Level Up Cypress, Texas — started in 2018.
International
Affiliates in Brazil, Central America, Europe, and other areas of the world.
Join us today!
What began in Los Angeles has grown into a global network of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies and outreach programs. Through nonprofit initiatives in countries like Brazil and Guatemala, Level Up provides underprivileged children with free training, mentorship, and opportunities to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills. Partnering with organizations like the International Jiu Jitsu Education Fund (IJEF), Level Up continues to expand its impact worldwide through a shared commitment to service and positive change.
