AUTORE BJJ

Darren K

I've been training at Autore for nearly two years now, and while my journey has had its share of ups and downs, particularly with injuries, each time I step onto the mats, I am genuinely reminded of how special this place is. The academy has a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s a beautiful gym, open in space, almost like a work of art, where I can fully immerse myself in Jiu-Jitsu and refine my skills. It's located in Brentwood, and it's a very safe place to train. Although I live on the other side of the city and it takes me an hour to get there, the journey is always worthwhile. Throughout my time here, I’ve been fortunate to connect with the Fonseca brothers, who have played a vital role in my growth, not just as a practitioner but as an individual. Their coaching, along with the meaningful style of jiu-jitsu shared between them, has truly helped me push my creativity in my game. Getting to have two coaches gives you perspective and style. The environment within the academy is incredible. Everyone is better than me. It was a heartfelt moment when I was introduced to Autore by someone who was special and changed my life. It was her that made me want to become better in the Gi. A surprise turned into a moment marked by a turning point in my Jiu-Jitsu journey, transforming it for the better. I am profoundly grateful for this place. I will continue to train here until my next journey. Always Forward.

Posted a month ago

Christopher Brown

If you are wondering about self defense, wanting to learn a detailed martial art or looking to elevate your current jiu jitsu skills, this is your place. The curriculum, the learning experience, the attention to detail Gustavo and Lex have are unmatched. They have had many great teachers in their past and they bring those teachings together in their gym. This is a very good academy to train,learn and grow your Jiu Jitsu :) definitely recommend to all. Also they have a great kids program!

Posted a year ago

Victoria Dardov

What a great place to train! The owners are great and are very thorough when they teach. Also very helpful by walking around and helping during drilling. They have so many ladies to train with and everyone was so welcoming for the two months I visited while in LA. With both morning and evening classes, I was able to get a lot of training in while there.

Posted 5 months ago

Sindy Rojas

First off I love training here with Professors Gustavo & Alexis. When I first arrived they were so welcoming and humble that I felt right at home from the beginning. They are very modest because although they are WORLD CHAMPIONS, they don’t flaunt it, or even bring it up. The technique and class vibes are always amazing, I always learn something new to add to my game. They are very passionate about teaching clean techniques and helping any student without hesitation. All my training partners are cool people who want to learn bjj without any egos. Lastly, the mats are always clean, they have cupboards for students’ belongings during class, and the brick walls give a good aesthetic.

Posted 3 years ago

Henry D Elsner

Had a great time at Autore! Alexis is a great instructor who took the time to make sure us students understood the move we were working on, on top of just being very nice and welcoming. I train down in San Diego, but everyone was very welcoming during my drop in class. I highly recommend Autore for travelers and long term students alike, I will be back!