What Makes Us Different

At Mata Leão Combat Sports, we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community built on passion, respect, and a love for martial arts. I’ve always believed that training should be about more than learning techniques. It’s about growth, confidence, and belonging. That’s why we’ve built our school to give every student, no matter their background or experience, the absolute best environment to succeed.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

Expert Coaches Who Care
Every single class is taught by experienced, certified instructors—not just someone who recently earned a belt. Our coaches go through rigorous training to ensure they’re not only great martial artists but also great teachers. We take pride in helping beginners feel comfortable, while also pushing advanced students to reach their full potential.

Affordable, Accessible Training
Martial arts should be available to everyone. That’s why we keep our training rates reasonable, and why we offer discounts to military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and veterans. It’s our way of giving back to those who serve.

A Strong Competition Team
For those who love to compete, our team regularly steps onto the mats at local, national, and international events—including IBJJF tournaments every year. But whether you compete or not, training in an environment connected to the highest levels of the sport means you benefit from that same world-class standard.

Learning From the Source
To keep our students on the cutting edge, we travel regularly to Brazil, Thailand, and other top training centers across the world. Martial arts is constantly evolving, and it’s important to us that we stay sharp—not just with new techniques, but with the culture and traditions that make each art so meaningful.

Always Growing, Always Learning
We also make it a point to cross-train with other respected teams, nationally and internationally. We believe that by staying open to new ideas and coaching methods, we can keep giving our students the very best.

Beginner-Friendly Programs That Work
Starting martial arts can feel intimidating, but we’ve designed our beginner programs to make that first step easy. With structured curriculums—much like a university—you’ll know exactly what you’re learning, why it matters, and how you’re progressing. Our Fundamentals program is built to quickly give new students the confidence and foundation they need to grow into the advanced levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.