# Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ | Checkmat Downey > Martial arts school offers a friendly, family atmosphere with a strong sense of community and support. Classes mix beginners and advanced students, focusing on safe, light sparring and skill development. Facility includes a kids area for play, creating a welcoming environment for all ages. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Academy-Jiu-Jitsu-and-Kickboxing-HQ-Checkmat-Downey - Address: 9220 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, California, United States - Phone: +15626144364 - Website: https://www.academyjj.com/ ## What it is good for - Kid Friendly — 9.4/10 - Jiu Jitsu — 9.3/10 - Martial Arts Gym — 8.6/10 - Gyms — 8.3/10 - Kickboxing — 6.9/10 ## What people say - "The coaches are so patient and attentive with the kids." - "The Jiu Jitsu community here feels like a big, supportive family." - "The people here make kickboxing feel like joining a supportive family." ## Good to know - Safety is a top priority, creating a worry-free environment to train. - They encourage new members to try a trial class. - There are no showers at the gym. - The schedule is jam-packed with classes in the morning, afternoon, and night. - The price is $129 for one class a week. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.