WOMEN’S JIU JITSU

HLPFC WOMEN’S JIU JITSU

  • Jiu Jitsu has a reputation: gyms that feel closed-off, dominated by men, hard to approach. That’s not us.

    At Highland Park Fight Club, women already make up nearly half of our membership — which is unheard of in the Jiu Jitsu world. It’s part of what makes our community so different: creative, diverse, and supportive

  • This class was designed to give women the same thing Jiu Jitsu gives everyone: strength, grounding, and connection — but in an environment that feels comfortable from day one.

  • Jiu jitsu is challenging. And it should be. But walking through the doors should be easy. At HLPFC, it is.

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Train, Even With Kids in Tow!

No juggling required. Bring your kids — they’ll be safely looked after during class, so you can  focus on you.

When you’re done, there’s a children’s class right after — so your Saturday morning can hold a little something for everyone.

What’s Included

Women’s Jiu Jitsu class (9am Saturdays)

Childcare during the women’s session

Access to fall fundamentals HLPFC classes (beginner-friendly, mixed)

Striking classes for when you want to mix it up


First class is free. $101 for your first month.

What you’ll take away

Cardio that keeps you strong and sharp.

Confidence in your body and your instincts

A place to step away from the noise for an hour (or more…)

Community — people you’ll actually want to see every week

COACH FELICITY

Coach 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.

FAQs

  • For your first class try to arrive 15 minutes early so that you can meet us, sign a waiver if you haven’t already, and get situated.

    It's a good idea to bring flip flops or sandals. No shoes are permitted on the mats and you can't go barefoot off the mats. Flip-flops make for a seamless transition. 

    Women’s classes are no-gi, so wear the same type of outfit you might wear to a yoga or cardio class. Easy-to-move-in without claps or zipper.

    And of course, a water bottle is highly recommended.

    Some of the fundamentals classes are taught in the Gi (more on that below.) Looking for an inexpensive gi before committing? Try this.

  • Well, first - the uniform! In gi classes you wear a gi. In no-gi, you wear shorts and a shirt or "rashguard."

    In gi jiu jitsu, the uniform is a fundamental piece of most techniques and movements. You can grab or grip the collar and sleeves of the gi. No-gi jiu jitsu, on the other hand, more closely resembles wrestling. It's often faster paced and there tends to be more movement.

    In no-gi classes, you can wear rash guards or t-shirt and board shorts or leggings. While each style has advantages and disadvantages (technically speaking), they share a remarkably similar conceptual foundation and are absolutely complementary to one another in training jiu jitsu overall.

  • There is no upper age limit to practicing jiu jitsu. Many practitioners practice and compete into their 70s. As with any exercise, we do recommend for those who question their physical capacity to get clearance from their health care provider.

  • Jiu jitsu is a sport that has something to offer everyone- regardless of age, gender, body, etc. Whether you're small and gentle or big and "tough", there will be partners to train and learn with that can help challenge you in a safe way. At the competitive level, jiu jitsu can look aggressive and dangerous - it is a martial art- but in the gym you can choose your own speed. At HLPFC we are proud to have members of all shapes and sizes.

  • In short, both.

    Want the long version? Our gym comes from a lineage of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masters, namely UFC legend Demian Maia, that placed an emphasis on mastering both sport jiu jitsu (he is a multiple time IBJJF world champion) and effectiveness in a self-defense, or even MMA, setting.

    Our women’s class pays special attention to the self-defense aspects of jiu jitsu.

  • Promotional memberships get you access to 3 classes a week, meant to be used for women’s class and if you’d like to attend the fundamentals classes taught weekday evenings. After your promotional membership expires and you decide to continue training under a full membership your membership gets you access to unlimited classes. Come once a week or to multiple classes every day. We're glad you're here!

  • We welcome drop ins and visitors. Day passes are $30.

    Open mats are free with an invite code from an active member.

    Visiting from out of town? Want to train with us while you're here for work or on an extended visit? Come by the gym or call ahead and ask about a limited membership. More visitor info here.

  • There is free parking in the lot in front of HLPFC. If that is full there is metered lot parking on the backside of our block that is $1 for 2 hours. There is also metered street parking on Figueroa and on both sides of Ave 58.