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Hayastan MMA Academy

7229 Atoll Ave, North Hollywood, CA, United States of America, North Hollywood, PA 16504

Hayastan MMA Academy focuses on teaching our students a variety of Martial Art disciplines. Hayastan MMA Academy specialize in Judo, Sambo, Wrestling, Gi and No Gi Grappling, Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA. Gokor Chivichyan is a renowned Armenian-American mixed martial artist, judoka, and grappling instructor. He is the founder and head coach of the Hayastan MMA Academy in North Hollywood, California. Gokor has trained many notable fighters, such as Manny Gamburyan, Karo Parisyan, and Ronda Rousey. Chivichyan began his martial arts training in judo at the age of six and later transitioned to sambo and Jiu-Jitsu. He has won numerous national and international championships in judo and sambo. His academy, Hayastan MMA, continues to produce successful fighters and is considered one of the top MMA and grappling academies in the world. The academy’s Judo program is led by Gokor himself, a highly decorated judoka with numerous national and international championships under his belt. The academy’s BJJ program is led by Gene LeBell, a legendary grappling instructor with over 60 years of experience in the sport. The Judo program at Hayastan MMA Academy is designed to teach students the principles of balance, leverage, and timing, which are essential for success in all forms of grappling. The program is open to students of all levels, and classes are taught by Gokor and other experienced instructors who have a deep understanding of the sport. The JJ program at the academy is focused on teaching students the ground-fighting techniques of Jiu-Jitsu, which includes submissions, sweeps, and positional control. The program is also open to students of all levels and is taught by Gene LeBell and other experienced instructors. The Hayastan MMA Academy is not just a place for elite fighters; it is a place for anyone who is interested in learning martial arts, getting in shape, or just looking to challenge themselves. With a team of experienced instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and a welcoming and supportive community, the academy is a great place to learn and grow as a martial artist.

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Omaha's Academy Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4518 South 132nd Street, Omaha, PA 68137

Thank you for showing interest in the Academy and the Martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The following information will give you an idea of what the martial art is all about and what is offered here at Omaha’s Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. ​ What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on the ability of a smaller opponent to be able to defeat a much larger opponent through the use of leverage and superior techniques. One is able to force an adversary to quit attacking through the use of various joint manipulations, joint locks, and also a variety of chokes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown in popularity over the years as it is also practiced as a sport where two people display their skills in an attempt to gain superior positions for points all the way to ending the match thru a variety of submission holds. ​ The use of Jiu-Jitsu can also be displayed in today’s sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Traditionally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is taught with students wearing a GI or Kimono. This is what the uniform is called that students wear. The art is also taught where students wear just shorts and t-shirt to give a different look to what may apply in an everyday setting. This is called NO GI as a student is not wearing the GI to train in. There is a belt ranking system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which is as follows: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. Each belt has 4 degrees or stripes within it that one achieves on their way to the next belt level. Students should expect to be very patient when it comes to promotion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as many practitioners take 10 to 12 years to obtain a black belt. This is a very brief explanation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to give one a basic understanding of what we do here. ​ See you on the mats!

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