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My team, CheckMat BJJ takes second at the Pan American tournament

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This past month my multiple time World Champion team, CheckMatBJJ took second place. We entered 2.5 times less athletes into the tournament as the first place team and 3 times less athletes than the third place team. These statistics show why CheckMat BJJ is person-for-person the most dominant team in the world right now.

It is all about quality instead of quantity!

If you want to be apart of a small, quality multiple time World Champion team, which medals at almost every major tournament, you need to come train at Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA in Lake Forest, California– one of only nine official CheckMat BJJ affiliates in the United States of America. We can take you from white belt to World
Champion– after all, we have done so in the past.

Call 949.951.4796 for 30 Days FREE at Orange County Jiu-Jitsu in Lake Forest, California to see why CheckMat is a champion factory.

30 Days FREE Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Lake Forest, CA

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Curious about learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but wonder where how to get started? This is your chance to get started training in Lake Forest, California for FREE!

That’s right, you can try 30 days FREE at Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA in Lake Forest, California. No catch! Nothing to sign or buy! We are so confident that you are going to like our program and instructors that we are going to straight-up give you 30 days to try it out.

At our Lake Forest, CA Jiu-Jitsu school, we offer 3 levels of classes

We offer 3 levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, so beginners get the attention they need from friendly instructors their first day in order to properly learn basic positions and techniques. Also, more advanced students have the opportunity to train in higher level classes in order to reach their full potential.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lake Forest, CA

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lake Forest, CA

We are the only true Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Lake Forest, California!

First, we offer a beginner program, which unfortunately many schools do not have. Gyms which do not give beginners specialized instruction to learn crucial fundamental details in a welcoming environment have a serious flaw. Second, whether you want to train no-gi (without the kimono) and gi (with a kimono), only schools which train students with the gi offer the highest quality of instruction. At our Jiu-Jitsu academy in Lake Forest, CA we offer both gi and no-gi classes.

FREE 30 Day Trial of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Orange County, CA FREE for 30 Days under a 3x World Champion

My name is Marcel Louzado, and if you’re searching for a professional training center to master the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling in Orange County California, then this will be the most imperative message you will ever read in your life. Here is why–

For the past 20 years, I have been producing and training with champions who have gone on to win many national titles and even become World Champions. To name a few, I have spent years coaching 3x World Champion Lucas Leite,  trained several UFC fighters including Mark Munoz, Jake Ellenberger, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, James “The Sandman” Irvin, and served as a coach for Checkmat BJJ, who as a team placed first in the 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (no-gi), and in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (gi) took third place in the 2009, 2010, and second place in 2011.

There are three crucial reasons why you’ll want to grab a spot in our program:

1.) We have 3 levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, so you can train at your level– beginners get the attention they need from friendly instructors the moment they walk in the door and more advanced students are not help back from reaching their full potential. It is unbelievable how many schools out there have NO curriculum and NO beginners program. Our instructors will work with you one on one to insure the basics are instilled in your foundation.

2.) You’ll get superior training from a world class championship instructor. As a 3x time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and 4x National Judo Champion of Brazil, I have used my extensive experience to become a world class instructor of not only Jiu-Jitsu World Champions and several UFC fighters, but also average Joes looking to experience the highest quality instruction in the world.

3.) You’ll join a program proven to produce champions, we have developed a program that consistently works guided by a training curriculum that is the secret to our success.

Call 949.951.4796 for a FREE 30 Day Trial at Orange County Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gis Guide – 1 of 2

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How Do You Clean In addition to Take Care Of My Gi?

Shrinking: A number of Jiu-Jitsu gis these days have already been “pre-shrunk.” What this means is the kimono will not shrink one or more sizes as a result of being washed and dried, but will have a slight amount of shrinkage. A good number of practitioners will adhere to cleaning and drying methods much like those listed below for the first various cleaning cycles and add small amounts of heat to their dry cycle if they want to somewhat shrink their kimono.

Washing: Always wash your gi just after training in cold water. Never ever use hot water. Numerous cleaners are incredibly robust and is, therefore, harmful to the cottons fibers. Woolite is an excellent mild detergent to minimize wear induced by wash cycles. Washing your own gi inside-out is another technique to avert wear stimulated by wash cycles. Always use color-safe detergent for black and colored gis. Use a bleach alternative as opposed to chlorine bleach on white gis. Chlorine bleach will damage the material, making them more brittle. Utilize liquid fabric softener in your wash cycle so that you can prevent your gi from becoming too inflexible. Do not use fabric softener sheets. Without exception clean gis separately from regular clothes for the reason that like towels, the coarse texture will wear on your garments.

Drying: Hang-drying is suggested by the majority of companies as the most effective way to dry your gi. A dry cycle with no heat will do the trick. Both of these practices can take a long time, if you decide to do dry your gi with heat, use a reduced heat setting, remove the gi before absolutely dry, and complete by hang drying. Just remember-when using high temperature, virtually all gis will get smaller to a degree.

Color-Setting: To set the color and minimize color fading of black and colored gis, prior to the initial wash cycle, soak your gi for thirty minutes in three cups of white vinegar mixed in an adequate amount of water to immerse your gi.

Team CheckMat BJJ Wins Multiple Medals at the Abu Dhabi Pro Cup – San Diego Trials

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Team CheckMat BJJ enlisted it’s top names to take the 2011 Abu Dhabi Pro Cup – San Diego Trials by storm, bringing home multiple medals in the black belt division and many in other divisions.

Team CheckMat Medals:
BROWN/BLACK BELT ADULT MALE DIVISION
- Marcel Louzado 3rd Place (202lb)
- Joao Assis (2x) 3rd Place (+202lb)
- Lucas Leite 3rd Place (183lb)
- Marco Machado Sharpei 1st place (202lb)
PURPLE BELT ADULT MALE DIVISION
- Rich Ferrell 2nd Place (163lb)
TEEN MALE DIVISION
- Nico Ramirez 1st Place (175lb)
OC Jiu-Jitsu & MMA sent a determined group of competitors including Marcel Louzado, Rich Ferrell, Oliver Haller, Ben Mackenzie, Luke Beltzler, Nico Ramirez, and Steve Rattanatay

2011 Abu Dhabi Pro Cup – San Diego Trials Results

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Team CheckMat BJJ and Team Atos sent in their big guns and took home multiple medals. One might think this was the Mundials, as fans were treated to multiple matches between World Championship contenders at a regional tournament. The San Diego Trials were reported to be much smaller in number of competitors than the Las Vegas Trials.

Results via LapelChoke.com

MALE- BROWN/BLACK UNDER 65KG
1st: Guilherme Mendes (Atos)

2nd: Eduard Ramos (Atos)

MALE- BROWN/BLACK UNDER 74KG
1st: Gilbert “Durinho” Burns (Atos)

2nd: Rodrigo Caporal (Atos)

MALE- BROWN/BLACK UNDER 83KG
1st: Andre Galvao (Atos)

2nd: Claudio Calasans (Atos)

MALE- BROWN/BLACK UNDER 92KG
1st: Marco Machado (Drysdale BJJ)

2nd: Marcel Louzado (Checkmat)

MALE- BROWN/BLACK OVER 92KG
1st: Antonio Braga Neto (Gracie Barra)

2nd: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida (Avengers)

ABSOLUTE
1st: Antonio Braga Neto (Gracie Barra)

2nd: Andre Galvao (Atos)

MMA Classes in Orange County

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If you’re looking for MMA classes in Orange County, look no further. Marcel Louzado’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school,  OC Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, is part of the #1  team in Orange County and in the world– Team CheckMat!

With winners and medalists from major tournaments such as the World Championships, Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, U.S. Open, and Gracie U.S. Nationals on the mat everyday, you won’t find training like this anywhere else in Orange County.

OC Jiu-Jitsu & MMA has programs for whatever your goals may be.

  • If you want to lose weight, while learning, the most practical self-defense techniques, we have Nationally Certified Personal trainers to help guide you along the way.
  • If you are looking to meet new friends in a positive, friendly environment, our fundamentals programs are excellent for you.
  • If you have the dedication to become a WORLD CHAMPION, our program is for you– our Head Instructor, Marcel Louzado has produced several WORLD CHAMPION..
  • If you are looking to train like a professional, Head Instructor, Marcel Louzado, has coached several UFC and Strikeforce fighters.


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Jiu-Jitsu training in Orange County- FREE 30 Day Trial!!!

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Several amazing competitors from world champion team, CheckMat, have stopped by lately in preparation for the  upcoming Abu Dhabi Pro trials at OC Jiu-Jitsu & MMA in Lake Forest, CA.

We are now offering  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Fundamentals classes to all beginners who want to learn BJJ. Come see why we offer the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Orange County.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL – NO QUESTIONS ASKED – NOTHING TO SIGN OR BUY.


CALL 949.281.6621
and make an appointment for your FREE private lesson

Mixed Martial Arts Classes Added!

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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training sessions are now being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. These classes will focus on proper fundamentals, conditioning, and how to safely spar with training partners. Our MMA Classes are fundamentals classes which focus on developing sharp and proper technique. Fundamentals and conditioning are extremely important for beginners to professionals. All experience levels and all fitness levels are welcome.

Try Our MMA Classes for 30 Days FREE!