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Notable Athletes
Instructors
At schools on CheckMat’s official school list.
Professor Alessandro Carrenho
Black Belt · Checkmat / Carrenho Jiu-Jitsu
Alessandro Carrenho is the head instructor at Checkmat / Carrenho Jiu-Jitsu, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Bauru, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alessandro Carrenho is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Professor Alysson Carvalho Martins
Checkmat Barra Mansa -Jiu jitsu
Professor Aristeu Cubas Machado
Checkmat Pegasus
Professor Caio Cozzi Callado
Checkmat Higienópolis HQ Jiu Jitsu
Professor Caio Dias Santos
Checkmat - Santo Estêvão BA
Professor Caio Marcovici
Checkmat Barra Velha
Carlos Alberto Barbosa
Chipper Brasil
Professor Carlos Antonio de Souza
Black Belt · Checkmat Prof. Carlos Souza
Carlos Antonio de Souza is the head instructor at Prof° Carlos Souza, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Parnamirim, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Carlos Antonio de Souza is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Cauã Rodrigues
Checkmat Barra Velha
Professor Cleison De Moraes
Checkmatuniao
Professor Cristian André Mendes
Checkmat OsÓRio
Professor Diego Rodrigo de Brito
Checkmat Diux Jiu-Jitsu Porto Alegre
Member Gyms (631)
US gyms are listed first, led by schools on CheckMat’s official school list.
A.M. CheckMat BJJ
Weslaco, TX
A.M. CheckMat BJJ in Weslaco, TX offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda, CA
Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing (Checkmat Yorba Linda) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and striking academy located at 20655 Yorba Linda Blvd in Yorba Linda, California. Originally established in Downey in 2018 by co-founders Head Instructor Hector Beltran—a 2nd-degree black belt under Checkmat founder Leonardo "Leo" Vieira—and Program Director Eduardo Lomeli, who earned his black belt from Leonardo Vieira in 2024, the academy opened its Yorba Linda facility in 2023. The coaching roster also features Professor Briana Medina, a Checkmat brown belt under Lucas Leite, and striking coach Zhargal Ochirov, a 2000 Muay Thai World Champion and former Chairman of the Muay Thai Federation of the Republic of Buryatia from 2011 to 2022. Running Monday through Saturday, youth programs include Kinder Jiu-Jitsu (ages 4–5, No-Gi on Tuesdays and Thursdays), Kids BJJ (ages 5–9, Gi and No-Gi), Youth BJJ (ages 9–13, Gi and No-Gi), and Youth Kickboxing (ages 9–13), while teens and adults ages 14 and up train in Adult Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and Adult Kickboxing & Muay Thai.
Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ | Checkmat Downey
Downey, CA
Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ is a Checkmat-affiliated martial arts academy operating across two locations in Downey, California. The academy provides training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing for practitioners ranging from four-year-old beginners to experienced tournament competitors. The grappling curriculum is directed by Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt instructors Hector Beltran and Mateo Tenzera, who bring over two decades of combined experience in the discipline. Instruction emphasizes structured technique, positional strategy, and live grappling. Striking training is conducted through the Academy Combat Division, which incorporates kickboxing and Muay Thai drills focusing on stance, combinations, and defensive footwork in a disciplined learning environment. Youth programs include kindergarten jiu-jitsu, youth grappling classes, and kids kickboxing designed to build practical self-defense habits and anti-bullying awareness. The academy also offers teen classes, adult evening training, weekend warrior sessions, and women-focused self-defense instruction.
Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside
Riverside, CA
Situated at 1735 Spruce St in Riverside, California, Acima Jiu Jitsu serves as an official training affiliate of Checkmat in Riverside. The academy provides martial arts education centered on the principles of respect, self-discipline, and perseverance for local individuals seeking functional self-defense. Instruction encompasses both gi and no-gi grappling disciplines, accommodating beginners, advanced practitioners, recreational hobbyists, and active tournament competitors. The curriculum focuses on developing foundational ground control, submission mechanics, physical strength, and athletic flexibility through structured group classes. The academy delivers specialized programs for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the regular training week, supporting practitioner growth at every stage.
AllanMachadobjj / checkmat
Mission, TX
AllanMachadobjj / checkmat in Mission, TX, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
AMS
Los Angeles, CA
CHECKMAT AMS (IBJJFF) in Los Angeles, CA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
BARS CHECKMAT
El Monte, CA
BARS CHECKMAT in El Monte, CA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Checkmat 808
Waipahu, HI
Checkmat 808 in Waipahu, HI, USA offers training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
Anaheim, CA
Situated at 1142 N Brookhurst St, Suite 106 in Anaheim, California, Neezam Jiu Jitsu School operates as Checkmat Anaheim, delivering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. The academy provides martial arts education for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners across the local Anaheim community. The school features instruction guided by Saeed Dunkaev, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Checkmat founder Leo Vieira. The curriculum spans gi and no-gi grappling disciplines, emphasizing fundamental ground transitions, positional defense, takedowns, guard controls, and joint submissions taught through disciplined practice and supervised mat rounds. Programs include classes for young children, older youth, and adult practitioners alongside competition preparation cohorts.
Checkmat BJJ Allen - Texas
Allen, TX
Gi and No-Gi are the two listed disciplines for Checkmat BJJ Allen - Texas in Allen, Texas, USA. Gi refers to Brazilian jiu-jitsu practiced with the traditional uniform, while No-Gi describes the same broad grappling context without that uniform-based emphasis. Together, those labels give the Allen record a dual-focus identity that recognizes both clothing-based grips and movement choices less dependent on clothing. A beginner can understand this pairing as exposure to two closely related ways of approaching grappling, while a competitor can recognize the importance of adapting control and positioning across those contexts. Checkmat BJJ Allen - Texas is thus described by the supplied Gi and No-Gi focus, anchored clearly in Allen and the broader Texas martial-arts landscape.
Checkmat BJJ Dallas
Dallas, TX
Checkmat BJJ Dallas in Dallas, TX offers training in No-Gi, BJJ, Martial Arts, and Gi.
Checkmat BJJ McKinney
McKinney, TX
Checkmat BJJ McKinney in McKinney, TX, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat BJJ Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
Situated at 40932 California Oaks Road in Murrieta, California, Checkmat Murrieta provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and physical conditioning. The academy serves families and individuals throughout Murrieta and the Temecula Valley with structured martial arts training. The academy is led by Head Instructor and Founder Professor Ricardo “Pantcho” Feliciano Pereira, a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Training emphasizes technical precision, pressure passing, positional control, takedowns, and joint submissions taught through clear step-by-step progressions, controlled sparring, and consistent mat hygiene. Class schedules feature youth cohorts including Kids BJJ for ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 alongside teen and adult programs. Prospective students can arrange an initial free trial class by telephone at (951) 704-3312 or through the official academy website.
Checkmat BJJ TENNESSEE
Gallatin, TN
Checkmat BJJ TENNESSEE in Gallatin, TN offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER ACADEMY
Keller, TX
CheckMat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu JRoots Keller Academy is a martial arts school located at 1500 N Main St, Suite 102, in Keller, Texas. The facility is an official affiliate of CheckMat, delivering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners. Classes follow the official CheckMat curriculum, guided by certified professors who provide step-by-step instruction for students ranging from complete beginners to advanced belt ranks. Training emphasizes foundational ground techniques, joint locks, choke submissions, positional control, and practical self-defense in a supportive environment. The weekly schedule features regular morning and evening training sessions alongside Saturday classes. Programs are designed to help students improve physical fitness, mental focus, and personal discipline both on and off the mats. New practitioners can register to experience a free full jiu-jitsu trial class.
Checkmat Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
Checkmat Buena Park in Buena Park, CA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Checkmat Buena Park
Cypress, CA
Checkmat Buena Park in Cypress, CA offers training in BJJ, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Checkmat Carolinas
Fort Mill, SC
Checkmat Carolinas in Fort Mill, SC, USA offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Checkmat Charleston
Mount Pleasant, SC
Checkmat Charleston in Mount Pleasant, SC offers Martial Arts training in both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Mt Pleasant, SC
Gi and No-Gi are both named as the training focus for Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu, located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, USA. Gi denotes a Brazilian jiu-jitsu format associated with the gi label, and No-Gi denotes the corresponding no-gi label. This pairing gives the record a clear two-format Brazilian jiu-jitsu focus while remaining limited to the supplied discipline categories. Beginners can see that both Gi and No-Gi are included in the listed focus, and competitors can use those same labels when comparing broad discipline categories. Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu is listed in the $$ price range, the supplied relative price category for this Mt Pleasant martial-arts record in South Carolina, USA today in its stated location.
Checkmat Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
Checkmat Clearwater in Clearwater, FL, USA offers training in Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi techniques.
Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts
Clearwater, FL
Checkmat Clearwater is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 1710 N Hercules Ave, Suite 105 in Clearwater, Florida. As a Checkmat affiliate school, the facility offers structured martial arts classes focused on technical development, physical health, and self-defense. Coaching at the academy features black belts Kauan Barboza and Siouxsie Gomez Barboza. The instructional staff delivers hands-on guidance tailored to individual learning styles, Programs cater to a broad range of students through specialized adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, youth martial arts instruction, and competitive team training. The kids and teens curriculum emphasizes self-confidence, motor coordination, and peer respect, while adult sessions provide technical drills and live rolling to support fitness and sport grappling goals.
Checkmat Corona BJJ
Corona, CA
Checkmat Corona BJJ is located at 211 Dupont St, Unit 101 in Corona, California. According to the academy, "Corona Jiu-Jitsu was founded by black belt champion Jimmy Tat in 2014." Tat started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2004 under Koji Murakami in Montreal before relocating to California, joining Team Checkmat, and establishing the local training center alongside co-founder Cindy Almonte. The academy provides gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for adults and children. Training emphasizes fundamental self-defense, ground fighting leverage, positional control, and submission mechanics such as joint locks and chokeholds. Members prepare for both recreational martial arts practice and sport grappling competition circuits. Daily training sessions follow an established instructional format. Standard adult practices include "10 to 15 minutes of warm-up drills, then followed by 20 to 25 minutes of techniques" and conclude with active sparring against live partners in a monitored environment. Classes are held throughout the week at the Corona facility.
Checkmat Dallas - Keiser Girao
Dallas, TX
Checkmat Dallas - Keiser Girao is located in Dallas, TX, USA. The gym has produced 2 kids world champions.
Checkmat Daphne
Daphne, AL
Checkmat Daphne in Daphne, AL, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Checkmat daytona
South daytona, FL
Checkmat daytona in South daytona, FL, USA offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi classes.
Checkmat Eastcoast
charlotte, NC
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Checkmat Exeter
Exeter, CA
Checkmat Exeter in Exeter, CA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat Fallbrook BJJ
Fallbrook, CA
Checkmat Fallbrook BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located just north of the village at 205 N. Main Ave in Fallbrook, California. Affiliated with the Checkmat association, the studio is coached by Jessica Eve Richer, a 1st Degree Checkmat Black Belt under Ricardo "Pantcho" Feliciano who has trained and competed since 2008, earning titles through the belt ranks, including at the IBJJF World Championships and Pan American Championships while also competing as a professional mixed martial artist and amateur powerlifter. The Monday through Saturday schedule serves tots, kids, teens, and adults across Gi and No-Gi disciplines. Youth classes include Tots Gi BJJ for ages 3 to 4 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Kids Gi BJJ for ages 5 to 12, split on Mondays into ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 12, Wednesday Kids No-Gi BJJ for ages 5 to 12, Teens Gi BJJ for ages 13 to 17, and an invite-only Kids Competition Team. Adult offerings include 5:30 AM morning and 6:30 PM evening Gi and No-Gi BJJ, an invite-only Adults Competition Team, all-ages Kickboxing, Strength and Conditioning, Open Mat, and a free intro class.
CHECKMAT Folsom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Folsom, CA
Situated at 316 Natoma Street in Folsom, California, Beda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy operates as an affiliate of the Checkmat team. The school provides martial arts instruction for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Folsom community. Instruction is led by head coach Elizandro Beda “Santista”, a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leonardo Vieira, who earned his black belt in 2007. The curriculum covers gi and no-gi grappling techniques, ground control leverage, escapes, and joint submissions, complemented by dedicated women's classes taught by co-owner Brandy Beda. Class offerings accommodate diverse student needs, featuring Pee Wee classes for ages 4 to 9, Youth sessions for ages 10 to 15, and adult training sessions throughout the week. Prospective practitioners can contact academy staff to schedule an introductory class and tour the Natoma Street facility.
Checkmat Fresno
Fresno, CA
Checkmat Fresno has produced 2 IBJJF adult black-belt Gi world champions produced, 4 IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi world champions produced, and 11 kids world champions produced. The Fresno, California, USA record is categorized under the single training focus label Martial Arts. That broad label identifies the listing’s martial-arts context without narrowing it to a particular discipline, technique, instruction, format, or competitive activity beyond the supplied achievements. For a beginner, Martial Arts offers a general way to place the record within combat-discipline training, while the listed championship production provides the specific competitive distinction. For a competitor, the exact Gi, No-Gi, and kids world champion achievements are the material facts supplied, with no additional preparation or event claims implied. Checkmat Fresno is therefore described by its Fresno location, its Martial Arts focus, and the stated production of those exact IBJJF adult black-belt Gi and No-Gi world champions plus kids world champions.
Checkmat Fresno/Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fresno, CA
Checkmat Fresno/Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fresno, CA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat Furō
San Jose, CA
Checkmat Furō in San Jose, CA offers training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat Gaia BJJ
Brentwood, CA
Checkmat Gaia BJJ is located in Brentwood, CA. The academy is affiliated with the Checkmat network. Instruction covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing. Program offerings include Fundamentals, Competition Team, Little Champions, Women's Bjj. Kids classes for ages 5 -13. Thiago Gaia is the coach. The training schedule features open mat sessions and evening classes. The gym offers a free trial class for prospective students.
Checkmat Gallatin
Gallatin, TN
Checkmat Gallatin operates at 136 Prince Street in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school is owned and directed by head instructor Professor Sebastian Rodriguez, who holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Ricardo Pantcho Feliciano and has been an active competitor with Checkmat BJJ since 2009. The coaching staff features wrestling and jiu-jitsu coach Charles Cook, an investigator and former University of Oregon wrestler who captured the 2022 World Master 5 Super Heavyweight gold medal and 2023 World Master 6 silver medal, alongside brown belt coach Caleb Riker, coach Kyle Eldred, and coach Brian Ferguson. The academy delivers martial arts programming in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and wrestling for practitioners of all experience levels. Adult coursework includes morning and evening Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions, fundamental classes, no-gi submission grappling, and open mat rolls. Youth programs are structured into age-appropriate divisions, featuring Kids BJJ for ages four to eight, Kids BJJ for ages nine to twelve, and Kids No-Gi Grappling for ages four to twelve. Instruction highlights technique, mutual respect, discipline, and personal conditioning on the mats. Prospective students and local families can request a free seven-day pass to try classes at the facility.
Checkmat Gulf Shores BJJ
Gulf Shores, AL
Checkmat Gulf Shores BJJ is located in Gulf Shores, AL, USA. It offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Signal Hill, CA
Gi and No-Gi are the defining training-focus labels for Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Signal Hill, California, USA. The two categories describe Brazilian jiu-jitsu through gi-based and non-gi contexts, giving the record a broader disciplinary mix than either label alone would indicate. This distinction can help a newcomer understand the broad forms associated with the location, and it gives a competitor recognizable categories for comparing martial-arts records. Signal Hill is the supplied city, placing Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clearly within California in the United States. With no added claims beyond the record, its identity rests on the combined Gi and No-Gi focus and the precise Signal Hill location attached to its name.
Checkmat Hermitage
Hermitage, TN
Checkmat Hermitage in Hermitage, TN, USA offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi.
CHECKMAT HOLYWOOD (IBJJFF)
Los Angeles, CA
CHECKMAT HOLYWOOD (IBJJFF) is located in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The gym offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat Honolulu
Waipahu, HI
Checkmat Honolulu in Waipahu, HI offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Checkmat HQ
Signal Hill, CA
Checkmat HQ in Signal Hill, CA offers Martial Arts training including Gi and No-Gi classes.
Checkmat Indian Land
Indian Land, SC
Checkmat Indian Land is a martial arts gym located in Indian Land, South Carolina, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The gym combines traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques with the dynamics of MMA to provide a comprehensive fighting style. Students at Checkmat Indian Land benefit from training that emphasizes both ground grappling and striking, offering a diverse and practical approach to martial arts. The facility caters to practitioners seeking skills applicable to sport competition as well as self-defense. Their focus on blending disciplines allows members to explore various combat strategies within a single training environment; This integration makes Checkmat Indian Land a distinct option for those drawn to both BJJ and MMA within the local community.
CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen
Phoenix, AZ
CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen operates at 3133 E Greenway Rd Ste 503 in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2019, the martial arts academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and ground self-defense instruction for children, women, and adults throughout Phoenix. Instruction at the academy is led by Professor Mayko Araújo and Professor Karen Antunes. Drawing upon extensive competition experience, the instructors direct classes through traditional Brazilian techniques, positional transitions, guard passing, and submission mechanics. Coaches prioritize leverage, mutual respect, and patient instruction, maintaining a family-centered mat atmosphere where students can safely develop grappling skills regardless of previous background. The school structures its timetable into focused curriculum options. Course offerings encompass Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes designed specifically for female students. Training sessions integrate technical demonstrations, positional drilling, and live sparring, helping practitioners build cardiovascular stamina, physical agility, and functional personal protection competence.
Checkmat Kihei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kihei, HI
Checkmat Kihei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Kihei, HI, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Knoxville, TN
Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy delivers martial arts and grappling instruction from 4638 Rutledge Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee. The academy operates under the leadership of Professor Kevin James Gonzalez, a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and tournament competitor. Grounded in the global Checkmat team lineage, the facility provides students across Knoxville and surrounding communities with structured training designed to foster technical growth, physical conditioning, and personal discipline. The curriculum features programs organized by age and technical experience. Youth instruction includes Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes for children aged 3 to 14, emphasizing fundamental movement, situational awareness, and practical self-defense. Adult practitioners participate in foundational and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, specialized Masters divisions for longevity and health, mixed martial arts training, and Muay Thai striking sessions taught step-by-step. Instruction emphasizes positional control, joint locks, escapes, and takedowns within a structured environment. The academy maintains an active training schedule operating seven days a week to accommodate beginners, hobbyists, and dedicated tournament competitors. Prospective students in Knoxville can visit the Rutledge Pike academy to tour the facility, meet the coaching team, and register for introductory sessions.
Checkmat Kona
Kailua Kona, HI
Checkmat Kona is located in Kailua Kona, HI, USA, and offers martial arts training in Gi and No-Gi.
Checkmat LA
South Gate, CA
Checkmat LA is distinguished by 11 IBJJF adult black-belt Gi world champions produced, 10 IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi world champions produced, and 184 kids world champions produced. Located in South Gate, California, USA, it is categorized under Martial Arts. Those three achievements provide the central competitive context for the record, spanning adult black-belt Gi competition, adult black-belt No-Gi competition, and kids world champions. The Gi and No-Gi distinctions point to martial-arts competition practiced with and without the traditional uniform, while the Martial Arts focus keeps the description broad rather than narrowing it to an unsupported specialty. For someone comparing martial-arts records, the listed results make the connection to both adult and kids world-champion outcomes explicit. Checkmat LA therefore stands out in South Gate through the exact achievements recorded across IBJJF adult black-belt Gi, IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi, and kids world champions.
Checkmat La Habra
La habra, CA
Lucas Leite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu La Habra is a grappling academy located at 819 E La Habra Blvd in La Habra, California. The school is led by Head Instructor Lucas Leite, a multiple-time world champion black belt, alongside black belt instructors Lavinia Barbosa, Daniel Diniz, Christian Feliciano, and William Padilha. With classes Monday through Saturday, starting at 6:00 AM on weekdays and running into the evening, the academy offers Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for all ages and skill levels. Youth memberships are organized into Littles (ages 3–8) and Middles (ages 9–13), with 4:00 PM Kids Beginners (3–6 yrs) classes Monday through Thursday and 5:00 PM Kids Advanced (7–15 yrs) classes Monday through Friday plus a Saturday 10:00 AM Kids Comp Class Gi. For teens and adults in the Students (14+) program, the weekly schedule includes 6:00 AM Executive Class sessions (No-Gi on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Gi on Tuesdays and Thursdays), Tuesday and Thursday morning Comp Class No-Gi (9:00 AM) and Comp Class Gi (10:30 AM), evening Adult Beginners, Adult Advanced, and Adult All Levels Gi and No-Gi classes, and Friday and Saturday Open Mat sessions.
Checkmat Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich, IL
Checkmat Lake Zurich is located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, catering to practitioners seeking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. The gym operates under the Checkmat affiliation, a notable name recognized worldwide in BJJ circles. While specific training disciplines or competition achievements at this location have not been detailed, its brand connection suggests a solid lineage in the sport. This gym is, positioned to serve both beginners and advanced athletes within the local community. With no additional information on amenities or programs, its identity remains centered on the Checkmat brand's reputation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Those interested in Checkmat Lake Zurich can expect a focus on foundational and competitive BJJ principles aligned with the affiliation’s standards.
Checkmat Lowcountry
Walterboro, SC
Checkmat Lowcountry is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Walterboro, South Carolina, USA.
Checkmat Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
Checkmat Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Checkmat Menifee
Menifee, CA
Checkmat Menifee is located at 27701 Scott Rd Suite 102 in Menifee, California. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners across beginner through advanced tournament competition levels. Instruction is directed by head coach Ricardo Feliciano, widely known as Pantcho, who is a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an accomplished IBJJF competitor. The coaching staff also includes brown belt coach Louie Fonseca and coach Samantha Fonseca, who assist with youth instruction and adult classes. Class offerings feature Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and dedicated Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sessions. Youth training includes Little Ninjas classes for young children, while adult and teen schedules feature both traditional gi instruction and no-gi submission grappling.
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