Experienced tutor in Martial arts in Los Angeles, Roderick offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Rod is an experienced and fun trainer with a diverse skill set. A great mma coach for either the the experienced fighter or the beginner just looking to get in shape. He introduced me to Kali, and Muy Thai, His circuits are fun and will get you looking good.

- I first met Rod Armstrong when beginning my Muay Thai training in a gym studio class setting 18 years ago. I was immediately hooked and had also trained privately in the gym with Rod in support of my overall fitness interests, including at that time Marathon training and Mountain biking.
- Rod’s vast knowledge of physiology and nutrition was also a formative component of my ongoing training and fitness success.
- While my drive is competitive, my interests have always been recreational and to maintain functional movement and wellness for longevity.
- My flexibility and mobility has increased with consistent workouts (as many as 7 days per week over the last 4 years) always w/o injury under Rod’s watch - more so than even my years of integrated yoga practice.
- My technique consistently improves and the workouts have never been static! He’s got the best playlist ever ;)
- I have much to compare his coaching and workouts to as I’ve trained in other modalities with great coaches, be that TRX, Yoga, Running, and more... and Coach Rod is unsurpassed!
- At 52 years old, I am the most fit and healthiest I’ve ever been and that’s saying a lot since I’ve been an athlete since childhood and fitness and nutrition have always been core to my life balance. I owe this to this most committed and patient and fun Coach!

Rod is a fantastic mixed martial arts coach who can teach someone with zero experience in fighting to someone with 10yrs experience. Boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, conditioning, and BJJ... He does it all

Learning and training combat sports. The instruction is top notch and other classmates are friendly.

I have been a regular with Rod Armstrong for about a year after hopping around a few different Muay Thai gyms, I settled on training with Rod. He creates a great environment for new beginners and more advanced people. His method of classes is unique as he caters and customizes classes for each person attending that day. He is a very personable coach, highly skilled, and makes a great training environment for both myself and my girlfriend! It’s great training with Rod right after work and also kicking off our weekend with a morning Saturday class. I highly recommend taking a class with Rod as you will not be disappointed and ready to take another!

Rod is a great MMA coach and personal trainer. I highly recommend his classes and personal training sessions.

Best coach ever he takes his time with all students and makes sure you learn the correct way ive gained so much knowledge from him .Keeps gym very clean and sanitized.

Rodrigo is the best coach I’ve had. I have been training with him for more than 5 years. If you are serious about improving your technique and not injuring your body. Or want to start a fighting career he is the right guy.

Professionalism, respect and safety in learning fundamentals & techniques of combative fighting.

Rod has so much experience, the way he can break down each movement and motivate each individual differently has been remarkable! For both myself and my 17 year old son! Rod’s training approach is by far the best I’ve ever come across. It’s a Mind body Spirit Game changer !

Rodrigo is on amazing couch and I’ve learners more there than any where else I’ve ever trained

Rod Armstrong is the Best MMA trainer ive ever worked with. Extensive knowledge in pretty much every effective style of fighting you can think of including Boxing and Jujitsu. Highly recommended.

I’ve trained in mixed martial arts for 15 years and Rod’s expertise is o e of the best. I have leveraged all of the technique in competition successfully. I moved and the gym is not close to my home now, but whenever I get the chance to take a visit to the west side, I always train with Rod. Highly recommend.

Training with Rod is a blast!!! He is very knowledgeable in fitness and combat sports. My striking and grappling has definitely improved!

Rod is an incredible teacher and coach. He pushes me to have some of my best workouts all while providing some laughs. Best coach in LA!

Amazing training created for your specific needs - made training fun!

Rod is a fantastic brain... the smartest fun, disciplined hard working coach / trainer I’ve worked with after 15 years of training all over LA.

Coach Rod loves his craft and cares about his students. Fun guy and definitely reccomend for the beginner to intermediate fighter.

Quality training from a quality instructor. Rod is personable and a tireless trainer.

Rod is an amazing instructor! Not only is he a master of the arts, he is also a master at teaching. That’s an amazing combo. Rod is truly a renaissance man, once you get to
know Him, you’ll know what I mean.
I highly recommend Venice Combat Sports and Fitness!

Great atmosphere of the class. Not only highly skilled training but also coach blending in some fun in training. Sincerely recommend it.

If you want to get in shape or want to compete - Rod is the best coach you can find. He creates Champions!

I learned from the very basics, always with great instruction to help me grow as an athlete. The atmosphere that was created with Rod was one of a family. The support given by Rod and the other members made the gym my second home

Rod’s keen eye and wealth of knowledge has helped me make leaps and bounds in Muay Thai and MMA. As a bonus, I get to enjoy UFC way more after seeing details I learned in class play out in the octagon. I seriously recommend trying a class!

The one on one was incredible. Mr Armstrong was intuitive in learning my strengths and weaknesses, and provided a positive feedback which made me feel comfortable.

Rod has been an amazing instructor for the past few years. He took my level up a few notches. I highly recommend him.