Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Culver City, California

Noe Martinez

Went via an invite of Professor Andre. I’ve been training for over 7 years. I have been to a number of open mats where people try to hurt you. This was the exact opposite. Very professional and competitive environment while maintaining a sense of pace. I attended the competition class and was paired with several people my size and a little bigger.

I had really good rounds and really good vibes overall. I would recommend anyone who trains to stop by here. Wish they had bigger mat space but other than that 5/5 experience.

Marc-andre Brisebois

Tonight was my first visit !! It was the kind of gym you want to go and be part !!
I will be back every time I am in town !!
The coach is highly skilled 😳!! He Got multiple championships wins !! The vibe and the team/ friendship was great !!

FYI : this one is for women’s
If you want to start bjj?!?
If I remember well they were 6 or 7 tonight!You will have other women to learn with
not only men no worries 😉

OSS

Jan Dörrie

I can’t say enough good things about Delta! Me and my son have been attending for around two years now and absolutely love the place. From day one, they made us feel like part of the family. Every class is a perfect mix of intense training and fun. Gerson is undoubtedly one of the best BJJ practitioners and professors in the game, but all coaches are top-notch, blending expertise with a genuine passion for teaching. The vibe here is super welcoming— everyone, from beginners to advanced, is supportive and friendly. Highly recommend!

Chris Yeakey

My daughter has been attending delta classes for about 1 year. She didn’t have any prior experience and now she is confident and able to utilize the techniques they are teaching her. All of the instructors are amazing!

Talmadge Frank

I traveled to LA for the week and met Professor Gerson by chance. He invited me to train at his academy and it was a great experience.

Not only is the Professor a very skilled, well-known, and highly respected member of the Jiujitsu community, he is also very friendly, patient, and generous in his approach, making sure each student is able to grasp and follow the techniques he’s presenting, from beginner to advanced.

His teen class was leaving as our class began and I noticed each of them seemed confident, happy, and respectful.

There were also several women in our class, which is not always common in other academies. I take it as a good sign that each of them were comfortable and skilled.

The overall atmosphere is very welcoming and the training environment feels exciting and encouraging.

The academy itself is organized and very clean with ample facilities, including a bathroom, shower, and changing rooms.

I’m very grateful to Professor Gerson for inviting me to train with him and his team.

Zachary Herring

While I live in Connecticut, my partner lives in Los Angeles and I visit often. Wanting to be able to train while away from home I found Gerson's, and I am incredibly happy I did. I have trained at many gyms, as I have moved a fair amount. But I have never trained at an academy that is as well rounded as Gerson's.

When first attending a new gym you never know exactly what you are getting into. Will the community be welcoming? Will the training be good? Will I come into contact with strong egos? Might I get hurt? Or will partners find the balance between competitiveness and care? But once I arrived at Gerson's all of the worries or concerns went out of the window. Not only were he and his wife incredibly accommodating and welcoming, but so was everybody within the gym.

As an instructor and teacher Gerson is incredibly detail oriented. Not just as it relates to technique, but as it relates to each individual within the class. He is observant, clear, and creates a supportive learning environment. He pairs people up with intention, and puts real thought into who will work well together in order to bring the best out of each other. This even applies to rolling, as he pairs people up, and doesn't hesitate when it comes to suggesting who he thinks will be a good training partner for you. I left each class feeling that I not only learned a great deal, but was pushed to step up my game physically, and technically.

The classes are also incredibly diverse in terms of background, and gender. I always think the amount of women that a gym has is a great measure of the community culture - as jiujitsu can and does attract some toxic individuals. Gerson's community attracts a diverse array of people for a reason - because it has a healthy, supportive, and inclusive vibe.

Each time I come back to Gerson's after training at my local gym for a while, it is truly like a breath of fresh air, for it highlights just how much thought, care, expertise, and consciousness are needed to facilitate amazing training.

Gerson's has all of this and more, and you would be lucky to train here.

Americo Nepa

I stopped by for a couple of classes while visiting LA. I highly recommend dropping by if you are looking to train. Gerson is very friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone there was helpful and I had a good time.

Thomas Bennett

This review is 11 years overdue. I started at Delta BJJ back When it was GSBJJ and now Delta BJJ. This place has blown up over the years due to its leader Gerson and his wife Carina. They are a power couple and devote their lives to teaching and training not just BJJ but core values. I love this academy because it's competitive as hell but also very welcoming and family friendly. They have a large kids class a large female group and some really talented fighters. There is absolutely zero drama. Everyone wants to help everyone. I've never seen a group of people be more supportive of one another and that's because of the example that Gerson sets and his unmatched leadership. If you are considering joining don't hesitate he'll give you a loner gi and let you try his class before you commit. Once you start you will not regret it. It changed my life. THANK YOU GERSON AND CARINA!