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What’s happening at the gym: schedule changes, events, seminars and open mats.
October 20, 2026
Sebastian Serpa: Smash Passing Seminar, October 24
The Abu Dhabi Pro world champion is back at La Academia on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM. Pre-register for $50; $70 on the day.
Read moreOctober 20, 2026
Josh Rio takes triple gold at the Fort Lauderdale Open
Our student Josh Rio won lightweight Gi, lightweight No Gi and the No Gi absolute division in one weekend.
Read moreOctober 20, 2026
Kids now train on Saturdays too
The kids program adds a Saturday class at 9:00 AM, alongside Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 PM.
Read moreOctober 19, 2026
A new la-academia.com
The site has been rebuilt from the ground up: faster, fully bilingual, and with everything a new student or a visiting grappler needs in one place.
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