Wrestling lessons in Gardena, California
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What Students Say
Emilio Olivera
1 lesson
I am a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and before working with Joe I would consider myself the best of the worst so to say. I always had the better wrestling in the Jiu-Jitsu gym but when going with real wrestlers in the MMA room who weren't content to play guard once I began or landed a takedown or continued after the first time they hit the mat I realized all the holes in my game. He is an incredibly high level wrestler but an even higher level coach the way he approached teaching me and building the right skill set that complemented my Jiu Jitsu and allowed me to land takedowns and land on top in MMA scenarios is what really heloed me excell. Within our first session breaking down the single leg that I'd done for over a decade and been through in every Jujitsu gym I'd ever been in or MMA gym through one session he improved it 100 fold and let me see and feel and realize that Eureka moment with everything I was doing wrong and immediately not just helped me but helped me transfer that knowledge to my students and training partners I could not recommend Joe more highly and will always have him in my corner.
Lazar David
1 lesson
Joe is a great coach who explains techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and immediately apply. His Greco-Roman experience really shows, and he brings great energy to every practice.
Victor Henry
1 lesson
Great coach. Coached myself and a number of other professional fighters that fight in just about every major organization including the UFC.
Royce Isaacs
1 lesson
This guy knows his stuff. Fixed my shot, fixed my underhook and taught me my go to breathing warm up I use before all my big matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking with Joseph.
What ages do you teach?
All Ages
Can I start as a complete beginner?
Yes! All levels are welcome. All we need is a goal and we'll go from there!
What should I bring to my first lesson?
For your first wrestling lesson, bring clothes for exercise. I focus on fundamentals such as takedowns, positioning, and technique. Ask me before booking if you’d like to confirm whether any specific clothing or additional equipment is needed.
Where do lessons take place?
I can travel to your home/gym you have access to or you can come to California Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA).
Can I take a lesson with a friend or family member?
Yes. Each additional person is $30/hour.
What happens during the first lesson?
We go over your goals with wrestling whether it is at a competitive level or a complete beginner looking to try something new. From there we'll start our session with a warm up including some gymnastics and depending on your goal we will work on wrestling fundamentals all the way up to competition strategy.