Alliance Jiu Jitsu Los Angeles by Cobrinha, also known as Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness, is in the lobby of an office building at 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 104, on the corner of Wilshire and Highland (90010).
The academy is run by Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, a featherweight who received his black belt from Fernando "Terere" Augusto and represents Alliance. Wikipedia credits him with six IBJJF world titles at black belt, and medals at all ten World Championships he entered. The academy itself bills him as an eight-time world champion. In January 2022 he was named to the inaugural class of the ADCC Hall of Fame. He opened the Los Angeles academy in 2011. His best-known students include the former UFC heavyweight champion Fabrício Werdum. The academy's blog covers techniques such as the berimbolo.
The class program:
- Adult beginners: a dedicated on-ramp class for new students.
- Fundamentals 1 and 2: the core curriculum.
- Advanced: for experienced students.
- Competition: a competition class.
- No-gi: dedicated no-gi classes.
- Women's class: a women's program.
- Kids and teens: separate kids and teen classes.
- Private lessons and online training: available through the academy.
Visiting and first class
- Free trial: the academy advertises a free trial class.
- Visitors: a visitor information page and online waiver are linked from the academy site, so check them before you drop in.
- Parking: parking in the building is validated. It is free before 8:30 am, after 6 pm and at weekends, and charged at a flat rate for two hours during the day. There is also free street parking on Highland Avenue.
Details above were checked on the academy site and Wikipedia in October 2026. Confirm the current schedule with the school before you go.