The closest academy to Whittier is 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton — about 15 minutes away via Whittier Blvd (SR-72). Adults, teens & kids, all levels.
Train no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu just down the road from Whittier. From Uptown, you take Whittier Blvd (SR-72) south, hop the I-605, then run the surface streets into Fullerton — roughly twenty minutes door to door to 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton at 601 S Euclid St. Your first class is free, so the easiest way to find out if it's for you is to come try it. Questions first? Call (714) 477-4553 and we'll walk you through it.
| Starting point in Whittier | Drive time to us | Easiest route |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Ave) | ~20 min | Whittier Blvd south to I-605, then into Fullerton |
| Friendly Hills (90603) | ~18 min | Whittier Blvd / Beach Blvd south toward Euclid St |
| West Whittier (near I-605) | ~20 min | I-605 south to surface streets into north Fullerton |
Whittier sits in southeast Los Angeles County, anchored by the historic Uptown district around Philadelphia Street and Greenleaf Avenue, with the Whittier Museum, Pio Pico State Historic Park and the Whittier Greenway Trail nearby. It's a settled, family-heavy city — folks in neighborhoods like Friendly Hills, West Whittier and the 90601 to 90605 ZIPs who want a real martial art without driving deep into Los Angeles.
The good news is you don't have to. Whittier Blvd literally points toward Fullerton, and a short stretch of the I-605 closes the gap fast. Most of our Whittier members fold the drive into their normal day — gym after work, or a quick weekend hop down Euclid St. It's far less of a commute than it sounds, and a lot shorter than the time you'd spend hunting for no-gi closer to home.
Your first class is free — no card, no commitment, just come roll. Because we're a no-gi academy, there's no gi to buy, so you're not dropping a hundred-plus dollars on a uniform before you even know you like it. After that, one membership covers every class and every program — kids, beginner, adult and competition all under one roof, six days a week.
We train people from all over this corner of LA and north Orange County. If you're closer to a neighboring city, check out our pages for Santa Fe Springs, La Habra and Pico Rivera — all an easy reach of the Fullerton academy.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton
601 S Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92832
~15 min via Whittier Blvd (SR-72)
Claim Your Free ClassCall 714-477-4553Yes. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Fullerton is the closest no-gi academy to Whittier, at 601 S Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92832 — about a 20-minute drive via Whittier Blvd (SR-72) and the I-605. It's a pure no-gi gym teaching the 10th Planet system founded by Eddie Bravo.
Roughly 18 to 20 minutes from most of Whittier — it's about 12 miles. From Uptown Whittier you head south on Whittier Blvd, jump on the I-605 for a short stretch, then take surface streets into Fullerton to Euclid St. From Friendly Hills it's even a touch quicker.
Absolutely. We run a dedicated kids program plus beginner classes built for people who have never grappled before. Most of our Whittier members walked in with zero experience. Every class scales to your level, so you're never thrown in over your head.
No. We're a no-gi academy, so there's nothing to buy — just shorts and a t-shirt or rash guard for your first class. No gi to purchase, no break-in period, and no extra gear before you find out if you like it.
Your first class is completely free with no commitment. After that, one membership covers every class and every program — kids, beginner, adult and competition — six days a week. Since it's no-gi, there's no uniform cost on top of that.
We run classes six days a week with evening and weekend options, so an after-work session from Whittier is easy to fit in. The quick I-605 trip down Whittier Blvd means you can be on the mats in Fullerton in about 20 minutes. Call (714) 477-4553 and we'll help you pick a class time.
Make the quick drive to Fullerton. Beginners welcome — your first class is free, zero commitment.