West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Mission Viejo

"My son was getting bullied badly at school when he was 7. He is quite small for his age and didnt want to play any team sports. I forced him to try JiuJitsu and after calling around, Rafa at West Coast was my clear favorite. Rafa is incredible with the kids teaching them confidence and humility and respect. My son went from being meek and afraid to a confident and proud force. 2 years in and he competes in Jius Jitsu regularly and was designated league Champion last year for JiuJistsu World League. He loves Jiu Jitsu and his gym. It changed his life and trajectory. Other gyms are maybe good, but none are West Coast quality and no others have Rafa at the helm. Could not recommend more strongly."

"Where do I start… I was introduced to west coast jiu jitsu through a friend whose daughter had been attending. At the time my son was freshly 5 and a boy full of energy. We decided to try a trial class and when the class was done we signed up immediately. Professor Rafa was obviously skilled and very thoroughly skilled in his art form , friendly, immediately made us feel like family. He has an amazing group of assistants who help in the class and it just feels like on big family. My son has now been training 3 years now, and Professor Rafael even got me to start and jiu jitsu has changed our lives in so many ways. If you’re looking for a place where yourself or kids can truly develop in Jiu jitsu and build discipline for life there is no better place. This gym is a true gem and I’m so grateful to be a part of the family. Oss"

"I'm a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, studied in multiple martial arts styles for the past 35 years and owner of a martial arts school for 30+ years... I don't share that to brag; I share it so that people understand I've seen literally hundreds of martial arts schools and instructors over the years, plus I've studied the profession to be the best I could be while I was in it. Professor Rafa and his staff are OUTSTANDING. Why? Because they lead and live from the heart. Professor Rafa leads by example - he LOVES by example. His energy, his enthusiasm, his dedication to his Academy and his students is palpable when you enter his school. He's outstanding - as is his staff - with all ages and skill levels. He's humble and open to feedback, constantly working on being the best version of himself so he can be the best for his students. I have the utmost respect for him and what's he's building at West Coast; so much so that I train with him and I have my son training with him, too. If you have ever thought about staring martial arts training or Brazilian Jiujitsu, don't even hesitate for a second - give West Coast a call and come see for yourself how amazing this place is..."

"West Coast Jiu Jitsu is an excellent gym, run by an amazing instructor/owner. Rafael creates an awesome family friendly environment all while being able to provide elite level Jiu Jitsu coaching and instruction. He is able to breakdown complex techniques that higher belts can use to improve their game and compete at the highest levels but teaches it in a manner where the lower belts can wrap their heads around it and pick it up as well. After visiting and attending classes at several gyms, I wouldn’t rather be anywhere else."