Jiu Jitsu Founders Club · Los Angeles

Founders.Investors.Operators.

A community for people who build companies and train jiu jitsu. We roll with builders on camera, talk about their companies on the podcast, and host invite-only open mats in Los Angeles.

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What we do

Bonded by the grind

Building a company and training jiu jitsu ask for the same things: showing up when it's hard, staying calm under pressure, and learning from people better than you.

The Podcast Series

A roll, then a real conversation. Guests talk about their company and their path: what they're building, why they started, and how they fit training into the day-to-day. Filmed at VOX, posted on YouTube and Reels.

  • A live roll to open the episode
  • The company: what it does and where it's going
  • The journey, the lifestyle, the daily routine
  • Why jiu jitsu

$250 content fee if selected. It covers filming, editing and distribution.

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Open Mats

Regular sessions for members and their guests. Roll, then stay and talk.

  • Warm-up, live rounds, hang out
  • 60 to 90 minutes
  • Location shared after you're approved

The Network

A small room of people doing real work. Introductions happen naturally after you've shared a round with someone.

  • Founders, investors, operators
  • LA first, more cities later
  • Small by design

Coming up

Founders Open Mat #1

The first session is this fall. Date and location go out to approved members only.

This fall
Where
Los Angeles. Exact spot sent with your invite.
When
Sent with your invite
Length
60 to 90 minutes
Level
All belts
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How the session runs

  1. 0:00
    Warm-upEveryone together. Get loose.
  2. 0:15
    Live roundsFind a partner and roll. Pick people your size and level, and switch it up.
  3. ~1:00
    Hang outEveryone stays. This is where the conversations happen.

House rules

This is for fun and meeting people, not a tournament. No heel hooks or knee bars. Starting standing is fine, just watch your space. Tap early.

The collection

Kills Only x JJFC

Official Jiu Jitsu Founders Club apparel, made with Kills Only. Rep the club on and off the mat.

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Request an invite

Pick a form and send it. Join the club to get invited to open mats, or apply to be a guest on the podcast.

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