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Coach Chris Ledford, Martial Arts Instructor

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Laguna Hills

Coach Chris Ledford

 
Bringing over a decade of experience onto the mat, former talent agent Chris Ledford has trained consistently since doing his first jiu-jitsu class in 2011. Chris has a well-traversed journey spending countless one-on-one hours with some of the worlds best, including being a longtime student of jiu-jitsu legend Jean Jacques Machado. He devotes five extra hours a week to solo drilling and online learning/breakdowns and is a certified personal trainer.
 
Having significant experience in training the classical components of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in 2018 Chris undertook training at 10th Planet Headquarters during the time he was still training with Jean Jacques Machado. Here he would round out different areas of his knowledge base with regard to some of the modern stylistic influences on the jiu-jitsu scene today, while still devoting time to the traditional aspects of the art.
 
Coming in with a well-rounded style and take on the art of jiu-jitsu, Chris recently relocated to Southern Orange County from up in Hollywood after the birth of his daughter and made an immediate impression at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Laguna Hills, and has been on board with the team ever since! Chris spearheads the early morning 6 AM classes and you will see him on the mats frequently throughout the week, the mats are truly his second home. 

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Joe S.

I've been training here for 14 months and it's everything you want for learning Jiu Jitzu
1) Safe - you won't get injured because there is extraordinary care taken to do each move safely
This is not an MMA or Sports Jiu Jitzu, so you aren't going to spar until you learn the moves safely. What's so great about that is you don't have to worry about your training partner doing something dangerous to you.
2) family friendly - it's super clean and professional. There isn't bad language or any drugs or alcohol tolerated. I bring my son to train with me and so do many other families. There are females that train here safely too, no weird vibes or anything- everyone is treated with respect. There are kids programs too, called Bully Proof.
3) well organized and structured. Each class has a purpose to teach a specific move. Each move is chosen because of its effectiveness at self defense in a street fight. You will gain confidence and you will also have a great workout. I came here because I was in a sedentary routine and I needed a hobby to help me live a more healthy life. What surprised me was how quickly I have found friendships here because every single student is fun and easy to talk to. Everyone supports each other.
4) the Professor and staff are world class. I am constantly amazed at how dedicated they are to Jiu Jitzu. For me it is a hobby. For them, it is their life. They have dedicated everything to this and it shows. If you value excellence and precision- this is your place.
Come in and give it a try. If you need a friendly person to train with, ask for me, Joe, and I would be happy to partner up with you to show you what i have learned. You belong here with us! Come check it out.

Idriz R.

Laguna Hills California is very lucky to have professor Arman as an instructor for jiu-Jitsu! He has a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the art that amazes me. He has a school that is welcoming for beginners and even advanced students. Everybody leaves their ego at the door and is there to improve there skills. You have nothing to lose for coming out and taking some intro classes for free to see if you're yourself what all the hype is about. This is a Gracie Certified school. Trust me I've been doing jiu jitsu for 20 plus years in Chicago and visited tons of school in the world and this is a place to get better at the art of jiujitsu. Hope to run into you one day on the mats when I come to California to train on those mats.

Gabe C.

One of the best players in the OC area. Highly recommend - I had no experience prior, but it is one of my favorite work outs now.

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