Jiu-jitsu and MMA in Whittier for kids and adults.
Gi and no-gi BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA on Mulberry Drive since 2011. Kids start at 4, and your first class is free.
On the mats in Whittier since 2011.
Tillis BJJ & MMA is a full martial arts academy. Kids and adults train gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing and MMA under one roof.
Owner Noah Tillis was born and raised in Whittier. The gym has trained world champions and pro fighters, and it's just as much for the beginner who wants to get in shape and learn self-defense.
Train for confidence.
Kids from age 4
A supervised kids program built on discipline, respect and hard work.
Your first class is free
Try a full class and meet the coaches before you decide.
Four affiliate gyms
Members train free at Untamed BJJ, Blue Collar Grappling, Team Mata and Old Man Jiu Jitsu Club.
Seven ways to train.
Every class runs about 90 minutes: warm-up, drilling, then live rounds. No experience needed.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and no-gi classes every weekday, from the 6 AM crew to the evening class. New to the mat? BJJ Fundamentals runs Wednesday nights.
Kids Program
Jiu-jitsu, wrestling takedowns, Muay Thai and kickboxing after school. Kids build self-esteem and discipline, and learn to be bully proof.
Women's Jiu-Jitsu
A women's only BJJ class every Saturday morning with Coach Angie, who has taught women's self-defense. A real women's team, not a token spot on the schedule.
MMA
MMA drilling Monday and Wednesday nights, MMA sparring on Thursdays. Head instructor Noah Tillis fought pro MMA for 10 years.
Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Punches, kicks, elbows and knees. Kickboxing runs Tuesday and Thursday, mornings and nights, with Coach Channarith Pot.
Boxing
Footwork, combos and defense on the mitts, then rounds on the bags or sparring when you're ready.
Wrestling
Takedowns, control and takedown defense. Adults wrestle Monday nights with Coach Will Garcia, a CIF champion. Kids wrestle Tuesday and Friday.
Classes from 6 AM to 9 PM.
Early birds roll at 6 AM Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Kids classes start after school. Open mat on Friday night and both weekend mornings.
Call 562-631-2408 to pick a class for your free first visit.
Sunday classes
- 9:00 - 10:30 AMOpen MatAll ages
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMKids Competition TrainingKids
Monday classes
- 6:00 - 7:30 AMAdult BJJAdults
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 5:00 - 6:00 PMKids BJJ GiKids
- 6:00 - 7:30 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMWrestlingAdults
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMMMA DrillingAdults
Tuesday classes
- 9:00 - 10:30 AMAdult KickboxingAdults
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 4:30 - 5:00 PMKids KickboxingKids
- 5:00 - 6:00 PMKids WrestlingKids
- 6:00 - 7:30 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMKickboxingAdults
Wednesday classes
- 6:00 - 7:30 AMAdult BJJAdults
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 5:00 - 6:00 PMKids BJJ GiKids
- 6:00 - 7:30 PMAdult Competition TrainingAdults
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMBJJ FundamentalsBeginners
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMMMA DrillingAdults
Thursday classes
- 9:00 - 10:30 AMAdult KickboxingAdults
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdult BJJ GiAdults
- 4:00 - 5:00 PMMMA SparringAdults
- 5:00 - 6:00 PMKids KickboxingKids
- 6:00 - 7:30 PMAdult BJJ No-GiAdults
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMKickboxingAdults
Friday classes
- 6:00 - 7:30 AMAdult BJJAdults
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAdult BJJ No-GiAdults
- 4:00 - 5:00 PMKids WrestlingKids
- 5:00 - 6:00 PMKids BJJ No-GiKids
- 6:00 - 7:30 PMOpen MatAll levels
- 7:30 - 9:00 PMAdult BJJ No-GiAdults
Saturday classes
- 9:30 - 11:00 AMWomen's Only BJJWomen
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMOpen MatAll ages
Noah Tillis.
Noah started jiu-jitsu at 8 and earned his BJJ black belt at 21, from John Ouano and John Ramirez. He's an IBJJF American National and Pan-American champion, and he fought pro MMA for 10 years, finishing with a Bellator contract.
- Carlson Gracie Sr.
- Rodrigo Medeiros
- Noah Tillis
Anthony Aguilera
BJJ black belt · 7x IBJJF World Champion
David Huntsinger
BJJ black belt · leads Wednesday 10:30 AM
Richard Gonzales
Brown belt · Fundamentals coach
Phil Soto
6 AM jiu-jitsu coach since 2020
Coach Angie
Women's coach · training since 2007
Will Garcia
Wrestling coach · CIF champion
Channarith Pot
Muay Thai & MMA coach
Like family, on and off the mat.
4.8 on Google · 92 reviewsYour first class, step by step.
- 01
Book your free class
Call 562-631-2408.
- 02
Warm up and drill
About 10 minutes of warm-up, then 45 minutes learning two or three techniques with a partner.
- 03
Roll, then shake hands
Live rounds to finish. You can say no to any partner. Class ends with a handshake line.
Questions before your first class
Is the first class really free?
Yes. Your first day of training is free, so you can meet the coaches and be sure you love it before you join.
Do I need experience or to be in shape?
No. All fitness levels are welcome, and everyone trains as a team. If you're brand new to jiu-jitsu, BJJ Fundamentals runs Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
What age can kids start?
Kids can start at 4. Kids BJJ, wrestling and kickboxing classes run after school Monday to Friday, and kids competition training is on Sunday mornings.
How much does it cost?
Your first class is free. For membership options and pricing, ask at your free class or call 562-631-2408.
Do you teach self-defense?
Yes. Jiu-jitsu, wrestling and Muay Thai teach you to control someone, get them to the ground or strike back. Kids learn to be bully proof, and Coach Angie has taught women's self-defense programs. Beginners are welcome in every class.
Is jiu-jitsu safe for women?
Yes. Women's jiu-jitsu is thriving at Tillis, with a women's only BJJ class every Saturday at 9:30 AM led by Coach Angie. You can also say no to any training partner.
Am I too old to start BJJ?
No. Tillis has a community of older students, and instruction fits each person, so you train at your own pace.
What should I bring to my first class?
Water, sandals for off the mat, and trimmed nails. Wear a clean gi for gi classes (rentals are available) or shorts and a rash guard for no-gi and wrestling. For boxing and Muay Thai, bring hand wraps, a mouthguard and 14 to 16 oz gloves.
How long is a class?
About 90 minutes: a 5 to 10 minute warm-up, 45 to 50 minutes of drilling two or three techniques, then live rounds. Class ends with a handshake line.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes. Private lessons are available weekdays from 12 to 4 PM, for students who want to work on a specific skill or can't make the group class times.
Come see the gym.
14208 Mulberry Drive, Whittier, CA 90604.
Class times shown. Students train here from Whittier, La Habra, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, Hacienda Heights and Norwalk.
Try a free class this week.
Call 562-631-2408. Come meet the coaches and see if it fits.
4.8 from 92 Google reviews · Kids from age 4 · Est. 2011