Neutral Grounds JiuJitsu Academy. A USA Wrestling Charter Club
About
Neutral Grounds JiuJitsu Academy offers comprehensive training in Brazilian JiuJitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts. As a USA Wrestling Charter Club, the gym provides structured programs for all ages and skill levels, from young children to seasoned professionals. The coaching team includes Head Professor Evaldo Lima, a black belt under Royce Gracie, along with dedicated coaches for wrestling, Muay Thai, and general instruction, ensuring expertise across multiple disciplines. Members train in a clean facility with a spacious mat area designed for both safety and effective practice.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the family oriented, welcoming atmosphere that helps build confidence in children and adults alike. They highlight the coaches' expertise and patience, noting how instructors ensure proper technique while taking time to answer questions. Multiple reviews mention Professor Evaldo and his wife's dedication to the community and student success. Parents specifically appreciate how kids classes balance discipline with fun games, leaving children excited to return each week.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Elementum Jiu-Jitsu
4 months ago
clean, great mat area, great instructor. we always comeback to visit when we are at Long Beach area
Xochitl Hernandez
2 years ago
This is an amazing BJJ facility family-oriented. Warm welcoming to everyone and all levels of self defense. I have seen my oldest become more confident and come out of his shell thru out the years. While taking Jujitsu and Wrestling. While our youngest learns to apply his energy and spark for self defense while taking BJJ and Muay Thai. All the coaches have years of experience and always making sure everyone is using correct form, technique and take their time to answering any questions or concerns. Kids classes always end wih a fun game and everyone leaving with a smile.
Chivy Meas-Espinoza
2 years ago
Our son has been training at Neutral Grounds a once he was 4 years old, he’s turning 14 next month. From the first day we walked into the academy, we were welcomed with open arms. Professor Evaldo and the NG coaches have helped to shape our son into a confident, respectful, hard-working and kind young man. Signing him up here almost a decade ago was the best decision we could have made for our son and our family (my husband trains also and when our baby is old enough, you will find him on the mat as well!).
B Nice
a year ago
Neutral Grounds Jiu-Jitsu offers a fun, safe, and disciplined training environment for students of all ages, from children to adults. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this top-notch facility provides high-quality jiu-jitsu training! Committed to the local community, Professor E and his wife are dedicated to the LBC community and committed to their students' success.
Bailey Anuta
2 years ago
Utopia has been so amazing for our 4 yr old. He is so excited to go every week and watching his confidence and self esteem grow through each session, is incredible! Especially because he tends to be a bit shy and more observant at first. There’s a great balance between group and still feeling like you get that one-on-one feedback from the coaches. We have been so impressed.
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Evaldo Lima
Head Professor / BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Royce Gracie
IBJJF World Masters Champion, Pan American Champion, European Open Champion. Royce & Rodrigo Gracie's sparring partner. Featured in Rodrigo Gracie's technique book.
Diego
Coach
Started Jiu-Jitsu journey 13 years ago at Neutral Grounds and is now a coach at the academy.
Gavin
Coach
Started Jiu-Jitsu journey 13 years ago at Neutral Grounds and is now a coach at the academy.
Woody
Muay Thai Coach
Heads Muay Thai classes. Has been with Neutral Grounds for 13 years.
Jorge
Wrestling Coach
Head Coach for Millikan HS Girls' Team for 10 years & currently a Girls' HS Coach at Marina HS.