BJJ Gyms in Anaheim, United States

Checkmat Neezam Anaheim

Neezam Jiu Jitsu, also known as Checkmat Anaheim, is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Anaheim, California. "Neezam" means discipline, and this principle guides everything they do at the school. As an official Checkmat affiliate, they are part of an international competition team founded in 2008 by master Leo Vieira, with affiliate academies in 34 American cities and 16 countries worldwide. The gym creates a welcoming community for like-minded individuals who want to learn martial arts, stay fit, and enjoy the journey of self-improvement. At Neezam, the training philosophy emphasizes developing well-rounded practitioners who excel not just on the mats but in all aspects of life. The program is designed to help students master self-discipline, build self-confidence, develop effective self-defense skills, and achieve their fitness goals through engaging training methods. The academy fosters an inclusive environment with no discrimination, where members of all ages and skill levels can train together and support each other's growth. The academy is led by Professor Saeed Dunkaev, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Leo Vieira, founder of the Checkmat team. Saeed is one of the main athletes of his generation in the Masters division, having been ranked #1 brown belt in both Gi and No-Gi across all divisions at IBJJF ranking. He has won multiple IBJJF World Championships and Pan American Championships in both Gi and No-Gi. His lineage traces through Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Leonardo Vieira > Saeed Dunkaev. Known for his patient teaching style and world-class competition experience, Professor Saeed creates a safe and professional training environment where students develop technical skills and competitive confidence.