HIGHLAND PARK
FIGHT CLUB
and
Highland Park Friendship Club
Jiu Jitsu for Adults and Kids
5809 N Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Jason
Meet the Club
Jason Eisner is an IBJJF registered 2nd Degree BJJ black belt under world renowned BJJ champion and UFC legend Demian Maia, who many consider to have pioneered the most effective approach to jiu jitsu for modern MMA. In his 21 years as a grappling competitor and teacher, Jason has trained under some of the most elite coaches in the sport including John Danaher, Renzo Gracie, and Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. Off the mats Jason is a widely respected chef and restaurateur.
Kelby
Kelby Wood began wrestling at 12 years old. In high school he became a 4x Oklahoma State Qualifier, Oklahoma All State Selection and a Freestyle and Greco-Roman National Qualifier. He began training jiu jitsu in 2016, earning a black belt under Jason Eisner in 2022. Off the mats Kelby has an MFA in Film and Television Production from the University of Southern California and runs a successful video production agency.
Claw
Claudia “Claw” Henriquez is a passionate, dedicated, and experienced youth jiu jitsu instructor. She is an active Gi and No Gi competitive athlete with a ranking in IBJJF, JJWL, NABJJF, and many superfight organizations. She began training Jiu Jitsu under Ryron and Rener Gracie in 2012 and earned her black belt under Jason Eisner in 2024 after a gold medal run at JJWL. She is working towards her dream to open a youth jiu jitsu academy in her ancestral home of El Salvador. Off the mats Claw is a heavy metal aficionado.
Andy
Andy Im is a thoughtful and incredibly detail oriented jiu jitsu instructor. He began training and competing in jiu jitsu in 2016 in Los Angeles. He has remained a student of Jason Eisner and received his black belt on the podium after a run at JJWL in 2024. Off the mats he is a successful and creative entrepreneur and executive in the fashion and apparel industry. He is a devout K-Pop enthusiast.
FELICITY
Felicity is a Brown Belt Jiu Jitsu Instructor who has 8+ years of experience on the mats. She has a passion for teaching both self-defense and sport jiu jitsu. Her unique talent for breaking down advanced techniques into a series of fundamental body movements has made her a favorite coach and training partner to many HLPFC members.
Jo
From Taiwan via Brooklyn, NY, Joanna Luo began training at Clockwork BJJ in NYC under Josh Griffith and then at the storied Marcelo Garcia Academy in NYC. After moving to California Joanna excelled in the Gi at Gracie South Bay in San Diego. And eventually found a home in Los Angeles at Highland Park Fight Club. Joanna received her black belt from her coach and mentor, multiple time IBJJF world champion and Hall of Famer, Leticia Ribeiro. In her teaching, Joanna emphasizes flow and adaptability with attention to moving with grace and efficiency, which can turn sparring into a dance of resilience and strategy.
Andy KD
Andy KD is a jiu jitsu brown belt under former black belt world champion Isaac Doederlin. He has a conceptually rooted approach that seeks to empower students with problem solving tools to cultivate their own personal style.
He is a working cameraperson who excels at leveling up people's skills even when life limits their mat time. He loves k guard and double legs.
WESAM
Wesam is an HLPFC blue belt and a dedicated youth grappling coach. As a working film and television actor and performance coach he focuses on engagement, full body movement, and the understanding of using deep tactical fundamentals to achieve an objective.
Why Fight Club?
Why Friendship Club?
The story of HLPFC began in 2020 in a garage on a quiet hill in Highland Park. The idea started when the world stopped, for those months and years. No more big gyms, no more crowds. It forced thoughtful choice about who we would spend our time with. And our space. Who was in our circle? Who was in our club? It began small— with a few friends. And then a few more. We trained the art of jiu jitsu together just for the love of it. The pressure on the mats - the “fight”- helped relieve the pressure the world was feeling off the mats. In a time when we all needed relief, we found what helped most was “fight” and friendship. Today it’s a different world and a different time. But both are still as important as ever. It’s time to invite you into our club. For “fights.” And for friendship.
