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AOJ ACADEMY

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

AOJ ACADEMY IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. WHERE WORLD CHAMPIONS COME TOGETHER CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROPELS YOU TO BREAK BOUNDARIES. TO BE DRIVEN BY THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF "BETTER”. WE USE JIU JITSU AS A MECHANISM FOR PEOPLE TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL WITHIN THEMSELVES.

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Our Method

The AOJ Academy method consists of three interconnected components: Martial Arts Philosophy, Technical Study, and Application & Competition.

Through these components we accomplish our purpose of maximizing your potential, empowering you to gain benefits that go far beyond the mats, making a real impact in your everyday life.

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ACADEMY PROGRAMS

KIDS PROGRAM

THE AOJ KIDS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMPIONS BY INSTILLING IMPORTANT CORE VALUES LIKE CONFIDENCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, AND MORE THROUGH THE MARTIAL ART OF JIU JITSU.
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ADULTS PROGRAM

THE ADULTS PROGRAM OFFERS CLASSES 6 DAYS A WEEK WITH LEVELS RANGING FROM BASIC, FUNDAMENTAL & COMPETITION. THE FORMAT, CURRICULUM AND STRUCTURE FOR EACH CLASS IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS.
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NOGI PROGRAM

THE NOGI PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TRAINING IN THE GI TO DIVERSIFY THEIR TRAINING WITH NOGI JIU JITSU. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES SPECIFICALLY ON THE TECHNIQUES & POSITIONS FOUND MORE COMMONLY IN NOGI, CREATING THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO THE GI PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ART OF JIU JITSU.

Private Lessons and Small Groups

Private Lessons and Small Groups offer students the opportunity to learn in a more exclusive environment with our world class instructors.

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World Class Jiu Jitsu from Jiu Jitsu World Champions

AOJ Academy classes are led by world renowned instructors like Rafael & Gui Mendes, Tainan Dalpra, Jessa Khan, Cole Abate, Pablo Lavaselli and many others. Each program's Curriculum is thoughtfully structured and organized to create the best possible learning environment for our students.

RAFAEL MENDES

RAFAEL MENDES IS A 6X WORLD CHAMPION AND 2X ADCC CHAMPION KNOWN FOR HIS CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE STYLE. IN 2022, RAFAEL WAS INDUCTED INTO BOTH THE IBJJF AND ADCC HALL OF FAME.

GUI MENDES

GUI MENDES IS A 4X WORLD CHAMPION AND MEMBER OF THE IBJJF HALL OF FAME. HE IS THE HEAD PROFESSOR AT AOJ ACADEMY AND HAS CREATED CHAMPIONS AT EVERY AGE AND BELT LEVEL.

TAINAN DALPRA

TAINAN DALPRA IS A 2X BLACK BELT WORLD CHAMPION AND IS KNOWN FOR HIS TECHNICAL YET DYNAMIC STYLE. HE MOVED FROM BRAZIL TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2014 AT THE AGE OF 14 TO PURSUE HIS DREAM OF MAKING A CAREER FROM JIU JITSU AND IS NOW ONE OF THE HEAD PROFESSORS INSIDE THE ACADEMY.

JESSA KHAN

JESSA KHAN OFFICIALLY JOINED AOJ ACADEMY IN 2016 AS AN ORANGE BELT. SHE WON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE BLUE, PURPLE AND BROWN BELTS AND RECEIVED HER BLACK BELT FROM PROFESSOR GUI MENDES 2 DAYS BEFORE HER 19TH BIRTHDAY. IN 2023, SHE CAPTURED THE BLACK BELT WORLD TITLE IN THE LIGHT-FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION AFTER AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE.

COLE ABATE

COLE ABATE IS A MULTIPLE TIME WORLD CHAMPION IN THE COLORED BELTS AND THE YOUNGEST EVER TO WIN THE ADCC TRIALS AT THE AGE OF 16 YEARS OLD. HE WAS RECENTLY PROMOTED TO BLACK BELT BY PROFESSOR GUI MENDES IN JULY 2023.

PABLO LAVASELLI

PABLO LAVASELLI IS A 2X WORLD PRO CHAMPION AND BRAZILIAN NATIONALS CHAMPION. ORIGINALLY FROM ARGENTINA, PABLO MOVED TO THE USA IN THE SUMMER 2022 TO LEARN FROM PROFESSOR GUI MENDES. SINCE THEN HE HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF AOJ ACADEMY AND THE AOJ+ ONLINE PLATFORM.

Two Locations. One Mission.

As an AOJ Academy member, you will have access to both the Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa locations

AOJ MISSION VIEJO

26971 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY,
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
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AOJ COSTA MESA

411 E. 17TH STREET,
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
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VISITING AOJ

VISITING AOJ

AOJ ACADEMY HOSTS GUESTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ON A DAILY BASIS AND IS ALSO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO SOME OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S BEST BEACHES AND LANDMARKS.

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