# Venice Japanese Community Center

> Language class · Del Rey, Mar Vista. A Japanese American community center in Del Rey that has run Venice Gakuen, a Saturday Japanese language school, since 1925, and hosts youth martial arts, dance and other clubs.
- Ages: 5–17
- Price: ask the provider
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 12448 Braddock Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Website: https://www.vjcc.com
- Phone: (310) 822-8885
- Email: office@vjcc.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/mar-vista/venice-japanese-community-center

## Venice Gakuen Japanese Language School

Ages 5–17

Taught by native or fluent Japanese speakers for students of all backgrounds and fluency levels. Classes run during the academic year; fall semester registration is through the Parent Portal.

- Saturdays, 9am–12pm

- Sign up: https://www.venicegakuen.com

## Venice Judo Club

Ages 5–17

Classes are Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 pm; during the school year Tuesday ends half an hour early. Drop in to try a class.

- Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm
- Fridays, 7–9pm

- Sign up: https://www.vjcc.com/judo

Details from https://www.vjcc.com/clubs-classes, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.