“This BJJ academy in Portland is top-notch! A huge shoutout to Tristan for being so supportive and helpful throughout my onboarding – he made getting started a breeze. Meeting Professor Omar during orientation was a great experience, and my initial classes have me completely sold.”
“Mata Leao is a truly excellent gym, both for complete beginners and those who have a few years of experience. Omar and the rest of the instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming; fostering a community of people who embody the passion and dedication inherent in the art form.”
“I joined Mata Leao a few months ago and so far I’ve had a great experience. Since coming to this gym I’ve experienced a very welcoming community, coaches and staff. I feel strongly that my skills have improved.”
“I’ve never been to a martial arts gym before so I was a bit worried starting out 6 months ago, but Mata Leao has the best coaches and training partners who help beginners and encourage them. If you’re wanting to get into BJJ, muay thai, etc then this is the best place to go!”
“I’ve had a great first experience with BJJ because of Mata Leao. I can’t stress how fun it is to be able to keep seeing progress. Part of the reason for being able to progress so well is thanks to coach Omar who is very enthusiastic about teaching which makes it easier to learn and remember certain techniques.“
“You will learn some serious skills at this gym! I’ve been training here for about 4 months and the results have been incredible. I have tried a few other gyms in Portland, but my skills really took a leap since I began training at Mata-Leao. This gym has a unique culture and training environment.“
