Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu

Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu is led by Third Degree Black Belt Rinaldo Antonio, who began training in 2005 and has built a life around the sport. Originally from Brazil, Rinaldo balanced jiu-jitsu with college and work before earning his black belt in 2013. He moved to the United States in 2014 to pursue coaching and competing full time. Alongside running the academy, he directs arbitration for the NABJJF and works with one of the largest kimono companies in the country. His experience competing at events like the 2019 All Americas informs his approach to training, emphasizing respect, confidence, and practical self-defense. The academy, formerly known as Aloisio Silva BJJ, has evolved under Rinaldo’s leadership into a focused training space in Lomita, California. Classes run Monday through Friday with separate sessions for kids and adults in both gi and no-gi formats. The curriculum is structured to support steady progression, with fundamentals emphasized during weekday classes and open mat sessions on Friday evenings for extra practice. The program includes gi classes three days a week and no-gi classes twice weekly, allowing students to develop versatility in their grappling. Beach Cities Jiu Jitsu maintains accessibility for a wide range of practitioners, including wheelchair access, and encourages drop-in visits. The environment reflects Rinaldo’s commitment to sharing the lifestyle and values of jiu-jitsu with a local community eager to grow in skill and character.

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