ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Established in 2021 by Second Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Brian Phillips and his wife Nicole, a former early education teacher, Phillips Jiu Jitsu is a premium boutique Gracie Allegiance Jiu Jitsu studio located in the heart of Rancho Palos Verdes, specializing in Youth & Teen programs beginning as early as 3.5 years old.
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OUR PROGRAMS
MINI GROMS
3.5 YEARS - 5 YEARS
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Mini Groms is our foundation based Jiu Jitsu class for our younger kids. The Mini Groms curriculum focuses on Jiu Jitsu based games, core fundamental movements, and the building block techniques of Jiu Jitsu. In this class we maintain a safe space for kids to be kids, while at the same time focusing on developing the primary learning skills necessary for the "gentle art."
TEENS
10 YEARS - 17 YEARS
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Our Teens program is fast paced and crafted for performance. This is the age where Jiu Jitsu can best be expressed and tested. We focus on learning and maintaining the foundations of Jiu Jitsu while adding speed, pressure, and precision into dynamic movements.
*older teens are allowed to attend
Adults classes as well.
Privates
Private classes are available from Professor Brian Phillips as well as Professor Menamy Mitanes to tailor to your specific Jiu Jitsu needs. All privates are approximately 45 minutes.
GROMS
6 YEARS - 9 YEARS
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Building on the foundational movements and positions from the previous classes, our Groms will learn to strategically link together more complex techniques to become independent Jiu Jitsu practitioners. This class is divided into two separate age appropriate groups on the mat.
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ADULTS
Phillips Jiu Jitsu currently holds a private Adult's Group with Professor Menamy Mitanes & Brian Phillips.
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If you are interested in participating in our adults program please fill out the contact form below, and we will get in touch with you!
Workshops
Workshops will be available throughout the year for our grom's and adult members. We will be bringing in some amazing guest instructors to give our students access to the best instruction out there!
MEET THE PHILLIPS
Brian Phillips is a second degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, with over 20 years of experience. He has taught for several RCJ Machado Jiu Jitsu programs, from New Orleans to Rigan Machado's in Los Angeles. Brian has gold medaled at every belt up to black belt, in addition to holding podium finishes of silver and bronze. He is an IBJJF Worlds No-Gi Championships
Brown Belt Master's Bronze Medalist, a NAGA Championships Brown Belt Master's Gi Gold Medalist, a NAGA Brown Belt Adult's Silver Medalist, a California Classic International BJJ Championships Brown Belt Gi Bronze Medalist, a North American BJJ Tournament Purple Belt Master's Gi Gold Medalist, and an North American
Purple Belt Adult's Gi Gold Medalist.
Brian was raised in Rancho Palos Verdes CA, and educated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. He went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and a master's degree from Pace University in
New York City.
He looks forward to sharing his great love, joy, and experience of Jiu Jitsu with his hometown.
Brian Phillips
Owner and Head Instructor
Nicole Phillips
Owner, Director of Operations
& Kids Instructor
Nicole Phillips is a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu, and silver medalist at The IBJJF New York Open. Nicole was raised in New York, and received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Manhattan College. Her background in education has helped develop the structure and curriculum for Phillips Jiu Jitsu. She is the true head instructor of Phillips Jiu Jitsu as the matriarch of the Phillips' family. She looks forward to sharing her love of children and education through Phillips Jiu Jitsu with your family!
Our son Egan Phillips is a prime example of the potential of our Toddler Groms and Mini Groms programs. Egan began a "free play" parent and me tumbling class as soon as he was able to walk. He quickly developed the confidence and the necessary tools of balance and athletic movement. He carried those skills over to his first Jiu Jitsu group class at the very young age of 2 years and 10 months. Now at 6 years old, Egan is a stand out among his peers as he regularly helps demonstrate techniques. He is also on his way to a promising junior competition career holding numerous titles and podium finishes. Most importantly he loves to learn and train Jiu Jitsu daily with his friends.
Egan Phillips
Junior Assistant
Toddler Groms/Mini-Groms
MEET
MENAMY MITANES
Menamy Mitanes
World Class 2nd Degree
Rigan Machado Black Belt
Menamy is a world class Rigan Machado 2nd degree Black Belt with over 25 years of experience. He has trained extensively under Rickson Gracie, and is also a Judo Black belt.
Menamy is also a master instructor in the Russian art of Systema, and has extensive training in JKD under Dan Inosanto, Paul Vanuk, and Pat Strong.
In addition to several black belts Menamy holds a bachelors degree from NYU.
We are proud to welcome Menamy as a Resident Instructor.