Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - Jiu Jitsu

Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles - Jiu Jitsu is led by Derek Featherstun, a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi and a native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Derek grew up training alongside PSF founder Heath Pedigo and carries forward the gym’s distinctive approach known as Daisy Fresh American Jiu-Jitsu. This style emphasizes aggressive, submission-oriented grappling combined with elements of wrestling and judo, reflecting the competitive pedigree of the original Mt. Vernon team. Derek’s own competition accomplishments include being the first PSF black belt world champion at the 2021 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. Classes at Pedigo Los Angeles are structured around both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with adult sessions held in the evenings throughout the week. The academy offers a kids program three times weekly, focusing on teaching self-defense, physical conditioning, discipline, and teamwork in a gi setting. This program aims to develop strong fundamentals while fostering confidence and coordination in younger students. Open mat sessions are available on Saturday mornings, dedicated to no-gi training, giving students space to drill and spar outside of regular classes. The school operates with a month-to-month membership model and does not charge drop-in fees, which supports flexible training schedules. The facility is wheelchair accessible and provides private lessons upon request. Pedigo Submission Fighting brings the distinct American Jiu-Jitsu style of its Illinois roots to Hawthorne, maintaining a focus on intense drilling, conditioning, and competition preparation in both gi and no-gi formats.

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