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Championship coaching a short drive down the hill
BJJ in Palos Verdes
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in Los Angeles County — rolling hills, ocean views from Malaga Cove to Point Vicente, and quiet streets across PV Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills Estates. When Peninsula families decide to train martial arts, the drive down to Pacific Coast Highway opens up options the Peninsula cannot match. Panza Jiu-Jitsu is at 3810 PCH in Torrance, a straight shot down Hawthorne or Crenshaw from the PV hill.
How to Get Here
The academy is at 3810 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 103, Torrance, CA 90505 — with convenient parking in the Pacifica shopping plaza.
What Our Students Say
“We drive down from Palos Verdes and it's worth every minute. My daughter started in the kids program and I ended up signing up for the adult classes myself — now we're both hooked. Panza and Camila are incredible with the kids. My daughter has gained so much confidence and discipline since she started, and she actually looks forward to going. I came in with some previous experience and a recommendation from my old professor, so I knew what to look for in a gym — and this is it. Panza breaks everything down so it clicks, and the upper belts are always willing to help. If you're in PV and thinking about trying jiu-jitsu for yourself or your kids, just go.”
“I can’t say enough positive things about Panza Jiu Jitsu. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to train in a warm, encouraging environment!”
What Palos Verdes Students Train For
PV families value quality, and it shows in how they choose activities. Parents enroll children in the kids program for the discipline, body awareness, and self-defense that Coach Camila and Luiz instill in every session. Adults choose the gi program for technical depth, or the no-gi classes for a faster pace. Several PV families train together — parents in the adult class, children in the session right before.
Why Not Train Closer?
The Peninsula has martial arts options, but few offer this level of coaching. Luiz Panza is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2016) and two-time Pan Champion who trained under Leonardo Vieira at Checkmat. That elite-level experience and technical mastery shape every class he teaches. The drive down from the hill is short, and the quality of instruction makes it worth it.
A Peninsula Family's Training Home
Luiz and Camila run the kids program together with a focus on safety, patience, and age-appropriate progression — from basic movement drills for younger students to technique-focused training for teens. Parents consistently note how they create a welcoming environment where children build confidence at their own pace. The back-to-back scheduling of kids and adult classes means one trip down the hill works for the whole family. This is the Peninsula's connection to championship-level jiu-jitsu.
Book Your Free Class
Ready to start? Your first class is free. No commitment, no pressure — just show up and see if Panza is the right fit for you.
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