# Checkmat Neezam Anaheim > Anaheim, United States | # ## Overview **Name:** Checkmat Neezam Anaheim **Affiliation:** # **Description:** 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. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 1142 N Brookhurst St, Ste 106, Anaheim, CA 92801 Anaheim, CA 92801, United States **Phone:** (714) 495-0106 **Email:** said.dunkaev@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.neezam.co **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neezamjj/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Wednesday: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Friday: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Saeed Dunkaev - Black **Role:** Head Instructor ## Programs ### BJJ Gi Adults/Teens (Men Only) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with the gi (kimono) for men aged 15 and older. Learn fundamental and advanced techniques while building strength, discipline, and confidence. ### No-Gi Adults/Teens (Men Only) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the traditional gi, using rashguards and shorts. Focus on MMA-style submission grappling for men aged 15 and older. ### Little Kids Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and engaging Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for younger children ages 5-7. Focus on basic techniques, discipline, respect, and teamwork. ### Older Kids Gi/No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Comprehensive BJJ training for children ages 8-14, offering both gi and no-gi instruction. Develops technical skills, physical fitness, and life values. ### Adults Competition Training **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced training program for adult competitors preparing for local tournaments to world-class championships. High-intensity drilling and sparring. ### Kids Competition Training **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Competition preparation program for young athletes looking to test their skills in tournaments, from local events to world championships. ### BJJ Gi Adults/Teens **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Classes:** - Monday: 06:30 PM - - Tuesday: 09:00 AM - - Wednesday: 06:30 PM - - Thursday: 09:00 AM - ### No-Gi Adults/Teens **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Tuesday: 06:30 PM - - Thursday: 06:30 PM - ### Kids Gi **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Classes:** - Monday: 04:00 PM - , 04:45 PM - 06:15 PM - Tuesday: 03:30 PM - - Wednesday: 04:00 PM - , 04:45 PM - 06:15 PM - Thursday: 03:30 PM - - Friday: 04:00 PM - , 04:45 PM - 06:15 PM ### Kids No-Gi & Wrestling **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Tuesday: 04:00 PM - - Thursday: 04:00 PM - - Saturday: 10:00 AM - ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Friday: 06:30 PM - - Saturday: 11:00 AM - --- **Last Updated:** September 29, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/california/anaheim/checkmat-neezam-anaheim)