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World Champion coaching, minutes from the Pier
BJJ in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is a place where the ocean shapes daily life — morning runs along the Esplanade, afternoons at King Harbor, weekends at the Pier. Panza Jiu-Jitsu fits right into that active rhythm. Located at 3810 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, the academy sits on the same PCH corridor that connects the Redondo Beach Pier to Riviera Village and beyond. From South Redondo you are on the mat in under eight minutes.
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
“Panza is an amazing and caring coach and world champion competitor. He's by far one of the best instructors in the South Bay and his academy has a great culture and family atmosphere. In addition to being a fantastic adult coach he and his wife are wonderful BJJ instructors for kids. The kids' classes are great for beginners and teach techniques and keep the kids engaged with a balance of games and jiu jitsu.”
“Panza is amazing. Train hard with great people and lots of laughs. Don't have to worry about egos here.”
What Redondo Beach Students Train For
Jiu-jitsu is a natural fit for active Redondo residents. Adults join the gi program for the technical depth of traditional BJJ. The no-gi program on Friday evenings appeals to students with wrestling or MMA backgrounds. And kids classes give parents a structured activity that builds coordination, discipline, and confidence through real skills on the mat.
Why Not Train Closer?
Redondo Beach has several jiu-jitsu options. What Panza offers is direct, daily instruction from IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2016) and two-time Pan Champion Luiz Panza. He teaches every class, rolling with students of all levels. His Checkmat lineage means instruction grounded in what works at the highest level. For 5-8 minutes on PCH, that coaching pedigree is hard to match.
Coastal Training, Championship Coaching
Redondo Beach residents organize life around the coast — the Pier, the bike path, the harbor. The academy's PCH location means you can train gi at 5:30 PM and still be home for dinner. For families, the kids class at 4:00 PM lines up with school dismissal, and parents often stay for the adult session that follows. This is not a gym you commute to — it is a gym that fits the way Redondo Beach already lives.
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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