Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 11024 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

"While I live in Connecticut, my partner lives in Los Angeles and I visit often. Wanting to be able to train while away from home I found Gerson's, and I am incredibly happy I did. I have trained at many gyms, as I have moved a fair amount. But I have never trained at an academy that is as well rounded as Gerson's. When first attending a new gym you never know exactly what you are getting into. Will the community be welcoming? Will the training be good? Will I come into contact with strong egos? Might I get hurt? Or will partners find the balance between competitiveness and care? But once I arrived at Gerson's all of the worries or concerns went out of the window. Not only were he and his wife incredibly accommodating and welcoming, but so was everybody within the gym. As an instructor and teacher Gerson is incredibly detail oriented. Not just as it relates to technique, but as it relates to each individual within the class. He is observant, clear, and creates a supportive learning environment. He pairs people up with intention, and puts real thought into who will work well together in order to bring the best out of each other. This even applies to rolling, as he pairs people up, and doesn't hesitate when it comes to suggesting who he thinks will be a good training partner for you. I left each class feeling that I not only learned a great deal, but was pushed to step up my game physically, and technically. The classes are also incredibly diverse in terms of background, and gender. I always think the amount of women that a gym has is a great measure of the community culture - as jiujitsu can and does attract some toxic individuals. Gerson's community attracts a diverse array of people for a reason - because it has a healthy, supportive, and inclusive vibe. Each time I come back to Gerson's after training at my local gym for a while, it is truly like a breath of fresh air, for it highlights just how much thought, care, expertise, and consciousness are needed to facilitate amazing training. Gerson's has all of this and more, and you would be lucky to train here."

"This review is 11 years overdue. I started at Delta BJJ back When it was GSBJJ and now Delta BJJ. This place has blown up over the years due to its leader Gerson and his wife Carina. They are a power couple and devote their lives to teaching and training not just BJJ but core values. I love this academy because it's competitive as hell but also very welcoming and family friendly. They have a large kids class a large female group and some really talented fighters. There is absolutely zero drama. Everyone wants to help everyone. I've never seen a group of people be more supportive of one another and that's because of the example that Gerson sets and his unmatched leadership. If you are considering joining don't hesitate he'll give you a loner gi and let you try his class before you commit. Once you start you will not regret it. It changed my life. THANK YOU GERSON AND CARINA!"

"If I could give 1,000 stars to Delta BJJ, I would!! Delta BJJ is truly the best brazilian jiu jitsu academy here in West Los Angeles for adults and kids! The owner, Gerson, is masterful and simply the best all around. He and his wife Carina are absolutely the nicest people in the world and run a beautiful dojo here in Culver City. Gerson really cares and is passionate about teaching the martial art of brazilian jiu jitsu to all of his students, especially the new ones...the white belts!! He also has a host of other black belt instructors that are wonderful too. Although I am not a kid any longer (haha!), I've seen his youth classes and his bjj instruction to the kids is unsurpassed. And it's the same with his teenager classes as well. As for beginner adults (like me) I cannot speak highly enough of this bjj academy. Gerson, and his other instructors, really care about the progression and advancement of your personal bjj skills. And they are always, always there to answer any questions and help out. As a beginner white belt, I was intimidated walking into the dojo for the first time. And I have to say the Gerson and his wife Carina, and the other black belt instructors that were there that day, greeted me with warm smiles and made me feel so at ease, made me feel right at home and like I was one of the family...on DAY 1. I cannot speak highly enough for this bjj academy. They truly are great!! If you are a beginner with absolutely no bjj experience, or a colored belt looking for a new dojo to train in, or a parent looking to enroll your kid in bjj training, Delta BJJ is the place! I highly recommend this academy!!"

"I traveled to LA for the week and met Professor Gerson by chance. He invited me to train at his academy and it was a great experience. Not only is the Professor a very skilled, well-known, and highly respected member of the Jiujitsu community, he is also very friendly, patient, and generous in his approach, making sure each student is able to grasp and follow the techniques he’s presenting, from beginner to advanced. His teen class was leaving as our class began and I noticed each of them seemed confident, happy, and respectful. There were also several women in our class, which is not always common in other academies. I take it as a good sign that each of them were comfortable and skilled. The overall atmosphere is very welcoming and the training environment feels exciting and encouraging. The academy itself is organized and very clean with ample facilities, including a bathroom, shower, and changing rooms. I’m very grateful to Professor Gerson for inviting me to train with him and his team."

"This place is so amazing that my son, husband, and I take classes here. I appreciate Gerson and the wifey so much! They are some of the nicest most welcoming people I have ever met but don't get on their bad side because they will kick your butt lol. I really do enjoy the workouts and drills they have us do in order to be fit for jujitsu. This is definitely not easy but it's sure worth it. The people here are great and they won't judge you if you do something wrong. If anything they will try to help you understand the movement which is nice specially when you are new. I would definitely recommend Gerson's to anyone and everyone but specially women. In fact t's so good, that I don't mind walking down the street as a 5ft 1inch 1/2 woman. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE!!!"