Nino Schembri Academy offers classes for both beginner white belts and the most advanced black belts. Our Academy welcomes people of all ages, from children as young as 5 to adults in their 70s. At 5 years old, Nino begins training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the tutelage of Marcelo Behring and Silvio Behring in Nova Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At age 13, Nino begins training under Jorge Pereira, who helped develop the early stages of his advanced jiu jitsu game. Nino begins training at Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro under Carlos Gracie Jr. and Renzo Gracie, and receives his Black Belt at age 18 in 1995. In 2009, Nino Schembri Academy is founded, serving students all around the South Bay of Los Angeles.
At age 13, Nino begins training under Jorge Pereira, who helped develop the early stages of his advanced jiu jitsu game. Nino begins training at Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro under Carlos Gracie Jr. and Renzo Gracie, and receives his Black Belt at age 18 in 1995. In 2009, Nino Schembri Academy is founded, serving students all around the South Bay of Los Angeles.
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The best gym around the South Bay! I've trained here for over 7 years and it was the best decision I ever made. Learning from an actual Jiu Jitsu Legend like Nino Schembri is a blessing. Give it a shot and you won't regret it. If you're looking for a place to train, Ninos is the place. I'm new at Jiu Jitsu and the minute I stepped into the gym everyone has been nice and humble towards me.
4. If you are late, wait outside the may until the professor gives you permission to enter. 5. Please refrain from talking to other students when the instructor is showing a position or teaching. 6. Always wear shoes or slippers when off the mat, especially in the restrooms and outdoors. 7. Walking outside of the academy without shoes is not permitted for students attending classes.
Reviews (10)
Karan Kathayat
Sep 25, 2021
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I had the pleasure of training with professor Nino this week. It was an awesome experience, getting to learn from one of the best bjj practitioners ever. The facility was neat and clean, the training partners were very friendly and welcoming and overall a very positive training atmosphere. I recommend everyone living or visiting South Bay, California to drop in for Professor Nino’s bjj or Yoga class.
Alex Shah
Nov 26, 2019
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Sclizeth
Jun 25, 2019
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Awesome Gym! Been here for a little over a year. Instructors are great! They give you individual attention and make sure you do things the correct way. Everyone is super nice and accommodating. I was super nervous and intimidated in the beginning but everyone makes you feel super welcomed and everyone helps each other out. Staff is also always kind and upbeat. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone. They always help to achieve your goals.
Erik Sortino
Jun 20, 2018
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I lost 50 pounds going here after I graduated from college. This is a awesome place to train, the coaching is top notch and they really care about the students and their goals. Like the other review says they are family friendly, and offer multiple classes. I highly recommend nino's place. His passion for his sport shines through everything he does as he interacts with his students. Try the yoga it is an excellent add on to any other martial art or strength training program. The best Jiu Jitsu instructors, coaches that push you to be better.
William Pulgarin
Aug 31, 2017
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Xdeevex
Aug 06, 2017
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I've been going to Nino's for about 7 months now. This place is incredible. From my first day, everyone was very nice and welcoming. After a couple weeks I felt like I was part of the family. There's a real sense of family and team at this gym. Everyone really wants each other to succeed.
Great instructors, great staff, great students. If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from one of the best ever, in a friendly, relaxed environment, this place is for you.
Great instructors, great staff, great students. If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from one of the best ever, in a friendly, relaxed environment, this place is for you.
Stinky Pinky
Dec 12, 2014
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I did a lot of research on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the South Bay before landing in Nino Schembri's Academy and I'm glad I did—the instruction is first rate and the academy is full of genuinely nice people. Professor Nino really cares about his students perfecting the art and has the patience to keep students from ever feeling overwhelmed. Same goes for Professor Ben, who teaches the beginner's class as well as Muay Thai kickboxing. Whether you're looking for high-level training or just getting started, this academy will take your game to the next level and you're sure to make some friends
Se En
Oct 30, 2014
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I just moved to the South Bay in March 2014 from Tokyo, Japan and Bangkok, Thailand where I was living/training where I found Nino Schembri Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai School. It was a bit of luck that I found this place because I happened to just be driving by it and recognized Nino's name from his PRIDE fighting days and decided to come in and try it out. I am really glad that I did because I started with the Muay-Thai class that is taught by Professor Ben Kim, and then started BJJ with Master Nino. I am loving the atmosphere and training environment because of the great teachers and good
Masao Kitamura
Sep 19, 2014
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Training with Nino Schembri at his academy has been one of the best experiences of my life. Having trained here for several years now, I have seen the academy grow from only a handful of students to a large group of very experienced jiu jitsu practitioners. The classes are superb and the techniques are simple, yet very effective. Nino is a very laid back, which keeps a nice relaxed, family atmosphere in the gym, and he lets you progress at your own pace. The other students in the class are very respectful and I have made many close friends over the years. Also, thanks to Ben Kim and all the other
Arnold Koh
Jun 24, 2014
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Been training at Professor Nino's since 2009. Nino obviously has world class jiu-jitsu and is a legend in the sport, but he is also a super nice guy and really humble. Despite being known for his flashy moves, what I love about the instruction is the focus on basics and something you can only learn by feeling ...crushing top pressure that I think is Nino's real specialty, anyone who trains with him will tell you the same. Ben is Nino's second black belt (the first is Shogun Rua) and teaches a lot of the beginner's classes, he is a testament to this style of jiu-jitsu and also a great guy.
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