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  Robert Gallardo

  No matter what age or level mata leao is the place to come and learn jiu-jitsu. Professor omar teaches slow and very technical. From my experience as a beginner in jiu-jitsu, coming in consistently; I've built confidence and skill just enough to step into the cage for the first time. I still have long ways to go in terms of mma but the progression speaks for itself. If you want to learn just self defense or want to step into the cage or compete don't hesitate to come learn from proffesor omar at mata leao, they have a great team and are welcoming to all levels.

  Posted 3 months ago
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  Matt/Kelley Parks

  I’ve been training at Mata Leao Combat Sports for four years and it’s the best in town. The coaches are well trained and great to work with and talk to. Professor Omar is a 3rd degree black belt and the coolest coach you’ll ever have. If you’re interested in Martial Arts training you have to come to Mata Leao Combat Sports

  Posted 3 months ago
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  Derek Everhart

  I moved to Portland about a year and a half ago and knew no one, was super insecure and scared of my surroundings. I had a really rough start to my life here in Portland. Mata leao has shown me love on many scales. They are a family to me. Not only have they shown me how to care for my friends and family but they have taught me some valuable self defense as well. My confidence is way up, I feel like a new version of myself and I've made friendships I will never lose. Professor Omar is wildly knowledgeable, a fantastic teacher and a great new friend. You will learn so much in such a short amount of time, I couldn't recommend Mata Leao anymore if I tried. I thank Omar and Haleigh so much for everything they have done for me. This place is fantastic.

  Posted 3 months ago
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  Jonah I

  I trained Muay Thai here for several months, several times a week. The coaches, Brian, Quincy, and Omar were absolutely fantastic, and each brought their own unique coaching style to each class. They have inspired in me what I am sure will be a lifelong love of martial arts, and I will be forever grateful to them for their hand teaching me. Unfortunately, I was unable to try the Jiu-Jitsu classes, but I heard nothing but fantastic things about them. As someone who has never trained martial arts, and is a broke college kid, the cost was difficult to manage at times, however it was always worth it, and I fully intend to return in the future.

  Posted 4 months ago
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  V M

  This place was a decent starting spot for martial arts. A lot of the people are very welcoming and kind...... but the biggest thing is that bad behaviors go unchecked, and it leads to an unsafe environment for women. When I started at this gym, I was 20, and I didn't have a frame of reference as it was my first. I didn't really know what was/wasn't normal behavior and what was/wasn't considered inappropriate touching when it came to BJJ. Long story short, after a chain of incidents, I went to Haleigh, who is a female trainer/wife of the coach and complained about 3 men. She expressed that she had an issue with one of the guys herself, but continued to let him train. Anyway, outside of that incident, the main thing I complained about was one specific guy who had harassed me in a sexual manner and had made racial comments (I'm black). Since the complaint, I have left the gym as, overall, too many things were causing me to turn away outside of the people. But the guy I complained about has continued to harass me online (yes i have blocked him but he has contacted me in other ways and through people i dont even know) and I haven't even been to the gym in over 4 months. While this person isn't a reflection of the gym and the majority of people there, I do feel like the fact that they allow someone like him to continue training is a reflection of the character of the owners and their lack of prioritizing safety in a place where that should be the #1 concern. This behavior should not be normalized for men or for martial arts. Ironically, I'm the only woman AND the only POC at my new gym, but I feel 100% comfortable, and the coaches make it known that my safety is a priority, especially given the demographics. So yes, it's possible to have healthy environments, this place is just choosing not to do that.

  Posted 2 months ago