Checkmat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Best Jiu Jitsu Team and Academy … The knowledge and experience here is amazing ! I recommend anyone I the area or a 20 mile radius … Make the drive, it’s worth it !!!

You cannot ask and search for a better place to not only train jiujitsu but also live it. Whether you’re looking to try something new or been training for years, the tutelage and team are second to none.
When talking with others there who arrived from elsewhere, they keep professing not only is the training enjoyable and competitive but also the team opens its arms to those new on there.
It’s unfortunate that I’m moving away but only wish the very best to Lucas, Chris, and the team there in La Habra-​sil! #vaicheckmat

Lucas Leite is a great instructor and the technique taught is always amazing. Lucas Leite and Chris Franco are really cool and help everyone in whatever issues they may be having. I can say my Bjj game has excelled ever since I started here. From the instructors to the students everyone is always welcoming. I am glad to be apart of this team. Joining this team is one of the best decisions a person could ever make.

If you’re thinking of joining a typical, work-​out type gym to get in shape come by this place first before you sign up. If you’ve never trained before you can try a class or two at no cost before you decide — The combination of cardio /​strength /​core workout you get from training jiu jitsu regularly is hard to overlook: I use to solely weight train before joining this gym, and in the first few months of going to classes I was shocked at how fast I would run out of gas.
I’m approaching my mid thirties, and there are many older people who train and compete out of this gym, and women and men of all ages, background etc…
There are also weekly self defense classes taught on Friday evenings, featuring different guest presenters etc… It’s run by a black belt who is in law enforcement; highly recommend you stop by for these classes as well.
This gym has a lot of history, is small enough to get a lot of 1:1 feedback from instructors, and it’s just a great place to be a part of. If you’re in the area and are looking to get in shape stop by, Jiu jitsu is for everyone.

If you have not trained any jiu jitsu before, then start your journey here.
If you already train jiu jitsu, then I don’t know why you are not training here.
I started as a white belt here a few years ago under Lucas Leite, and I will say it has changed my life for the better. Lucas is an amazing coach and will show you what it means to be a world champion black belt. His work ethic is amazing and it will surely make you better as well.
Challenge yourself and make yourself better. It only takes one day at a time. The more you show up, the better you get, and the better you get the more you will show up. Funny how that works, right?
Get fit, be strong, and stay humble.
Thanks for reading.

Walked by the academy one random evening. Decided to check it out. As soon as I stepped inside, Lucas walked up and introduced himself. Yes, he really does the teaching himself. Chris, the owner (I think?), was totally cool about letting me do some free classes to get a feel for the place. Everybody at the school is a nice person as far as I can tell.
If you’re out in La Habra/​La Mirada far away from the freeways, at least you can train at an outstanding BJJ academy.
Nice mat by the way. No nasty uncomfortable puzzle mats that rub off on your gi until it changes colors.
Highly recommended.

Lucas Leite is a really good professor! I am a purple belt prior to joining this academy. Lucas is know for his half guard however his skills go beyond that. Since joining Lucas has made my berimbolo, passing and other aspects of my game better. Everyone at this academy is nice and they are expanding mat size. Every training is tough training Lucas knows how to push that class. In the mornings you will see lots of top level guys come in just to train.

Checkmat La Habra /​Lucas Leite bjj is easily the best school for miles around
Lucas is a world class grappler. He is world champion in gi and no-​gi, as well as a 3 time pan am champion, and adcc competitor. If you train, you know these are all huge accomplishments, they represent the pinnacle of brazillian jiu jitsu.
Lucas has a great teaching style that is bound to elevate you game, no matter what your previous experience is. He can teach an old dog new tricks, or he can give a new beginner the knowledge needed to thrive in bjj.
There is also a great kids class for youngsters, I see the instructors working hard to help the kids grow is self confidence. They become bully proof, all while having a fun time on the mats.
The students have a great range of skill, no matter what your previous experience is, you’ll be able to get some good training in, there are multiple black belts, as well as browns, purples, blues, ect.
The mats here are always clean, I’ve been a student here for 3 years, I’ve never picked up ringworm or staph from the mats or training partners here.
Besides Lucas, its very common to see many other of the worlds best grapplers come in and train, you never know which bjj world champ will be on the mats.
Bottom line, if your looking to start bjj, or are looking for a new gym, you’d be crazy not to stop in and take the free class they offer.

I am not sure what happened to all of the reviews which existed when i signed up at this school. Apparently the old page got deleted.
When I first drove by this place I had my concerns. From the front it appears to be a run down old house with a little sign that says Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu and some painting on the window. Inside it does not look a whole lot nicer, although they are remodeling as I write this so it is unlikely to be as bad as it was when I signed up.
This place has some serious talent though. In the six months I have been there it has not been unusual to see people come from around the world to train. Many of those people were serious competitors at the world championships. If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu there really is no better place to go.