BJJ in Downey

Downey is a mid-sized SE LA County city of 115,000, with one academy: **Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ | Checkmat Downey** — the local outpost of the Checkmat team, one of the largest and most successful competition BJJ organizations in the world (founded by Leonardo Vieira and Ricardo Vieira). The Checkmat flag gives Downey practitioners access to a globally networked team with active competitive infrastructure. Norwalk and Whittier are nearby via the 605; Long Beach is 15 minutes south via the 710. Expect $120–$170/mo for adult unlimited.