Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Mixed Martial Arts at Optimus BJJ Academy

Optimus BJJ is proud to offer top-level Mixed Martial Art classes in Orange County, California. Under the expert guidance of Coach Forest and Coach Weslley, our program is designed to build powerful self-defense skills, complement your Brazilian jiu jitsu training, and achieve your martial art goals.

The Optimus Mixed Martial Art Program is headed by Coach Forest and Coach Weslley. Coach Forest comes to us with over 30 years of martial art experience. Coach Forest began his training at the age of 12 and has a black belt in karate, a black belt in Kung Fu and is currently a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His organized and careful instruction lay down the foundation of good technique. Coach Weslley comes to us from Brazil where he began his training in 1994. He holds a black belt in Judo, a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, and a masters degree in Muay Thai Kickboxing. We are blessed to have such talented and dedicated coaches leading the Optimus MMA program. Join our MMA classes and benefit from the expertise of our passionate coaches.

Our Mixed Martial Art program doesn’t just help build powerful self-defense skills; it also enhances your over all fitness and well being. This rigorous program builds the powerful skills of striking and grappling combined while burning up to 800 calories per hour. Students who train regularly notice a drastic improvement in coordination, strength and stamina.

MMA (mixed martial arts) training is the ultimate self defense. Our professional coaches help Optimus students reach their martial art goals, whether it is self defense or becoming a pro fighter. Mastering the Mixed Martial Arts will change your life for the better. See our MMA Schedule.

Experience the Optimus Difference: Professionalism, Excellence, and Safety

At the Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we place the utmost importance on professionalism, cleanliness, and safety. Our academy is:

• Equipped with black belt instructors with 30+ years of teaching experience
• Certified by the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)
• Sanitized daily to ensure the cleanest and most beautiful facility
• Staffed with CPR-certified and background-checked instructors