Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu Academy — Attraction in Pasadena

Probably one of the best academies I've ever been to. I'm pretty particular about who and where I train. I've been training for over 6 years and have had plenty of injuries along the way. Jeremy and Joe run a safe training space that allows for growth, safety, and overall looking out for one another.

On cleanliness The academy is incredibly clean, and it's really cool to be in a space that is half gym and professional training, and half jiu-jitsu academy. There's a dedicated dressing area with storage and even private dressing rooms. It's really nice.

On vibe The group here is very easygoing. We all like to joke, goof off, and encourage each other to grow and get better. I'm consistently being supported by my seniors and higher belts, and I like to do the same and pass my tips and knowledge down to the lower belts as well. This is something I haven't always seen at other academies. There's not anyone I can think of here who is trying to "prove themself" or rip your head off. I truly cherish some of the friendships I've nurtured during the time I've been training here.

On instruction Coach Joe has in my opinion one of the best teaching styles. I've trained at a lot of academies, and they gloss over many really important details I've found. Joe and his team's curriculum really focuses on one specific position for a good amount of time so you understand its attacks, reversals, and finally its defense. It's a training methodology I haven't experienced anywhere else.

On amenities The mat is one of the softest I've had the pleasure of rolling on. Easy going vibe, super cold filtered water, and clean facility.

On parking Parking is underrated and often looked over. I've straight up passed on academies because of how hard it was to find parking. Imagine stressing out every time you're getting off work to just be stressed about parking again. The parking situation at Lionheart is incredibly easy with a lot of street parking and residential parking too.

If you're on the fence, come into the academy for a class and see if you like the energy. That's what I did and it's changed my...

My kids and I have been attending Lion Heart Juijitsu for a few months now, and we couldn’t be more pleased. My kids are seven and nine, and they both had no prior experience. Coach Claudia is so caring and thorough that it makes them excited to return every Tuesday and Thursday. They’ve grown a lot in such a short amount of time. I myself enjoy training here for a number of reasons…nice clean environment, great music to roll to, and good energy all around from the coaches and fellow students. Coach Joe and Coach Nick’s skills and techniques are amazing but what amazes me even more is their ability to break everything down for someone like me to actually be able to comprehend what they’re teaching. I love coming here to train and I think you would too. Come by to check out a class and say hi. I’ll be the fat guy at the end of the line in warm ups huffing and puffing my butt off lol. Haha, it’s all about progress. Come and...

I’ve put off writing this review for the sole reason that I wanted to make sure it fully captures what I think and how I feel about Lion Heart. You hear about how training a martial art or finding a gym changes someone’s life— my experience with Lion Heart and the crew here has been nothing different.

I always had an interest in training jiu-jitsu, and it wasn’t until I was pushed by a friend to try a class here that I finally made the jump. After the first class I was sold.

A little over 3 years later I can say with confidence that the coaches, community, and culture at Lion Heart changed the trajectory of my life for the better. The warm welcomes, countless jokes, meticulous instruction, and emphasis on good vibes/safety all add to a great training envrionment you want to keep coming back to.

If you’re dropping in for a class or looking to start your jiu-jitsu journey from day one, Lion Heart Jiu-Jitsu Academy...