Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (949) 481-2511

Your First Class Is Free — Train With a 4th-Degree Black Belt

A small intro session — capped at 6, often just you — with owner and head instructor Grant Collins. Beginner-friendly. Classes 7 days a week in Laguna Niguel.

Beginner friendlyLaguna NiguelSince 2011
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5.0 ★ · 73 Google reviews No contracts, ever No sparring for beginners Since 2011 · 34 years of teaching

Out of shape? Never trained? That's who this is built for.

Your first weeks are technique only — no sparring. You learn the fundamentals at your own pace, whatever your fitness level. When you walk in, Grant greets you himself and asks what you're looking for. That's the whole first day.

No sparring in your first weeksFundamentals firstEvery fitness levelYour own pace
Inside the Optimus academy

Two ways to start

Jiu-Jitsu

Real self-defense, real fitness, and a skill you build for years. Fundamentals, all-levels, and advanced classes throughout the week.

Start with Jiu-Jitsu

MMA

Striking and grappling with Coach Forest — 30+ years of martial arts. No Jiu-Jitsu background needed.

Start with MMA

What the first class looks like

Book & get a call

Pick a program above and send the form. We call you within the hour — intro slots run Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM, and Saturday 9 AM.

Class day

Comfortable workout clothes are fine — we have clean loaner gis. About an hour, capped at 6 people, taught personally by Grant Collins.

After class

No pressure, no pitch — and no contract to sign anyway. If it felt right, we'll talk through the simple weekly options.

What you get out of it

Real self-defense

Technique that works against real resistance — not choreography.

Fitness that sticks

Training you look forward to beats a treadmill you avoid.

A clear head

An hour on the mat resets a stressful week better than anything.

Training partners

People who help beginners get better — that's the room you walk into.

Your first class is free.

Capped at 6 · no contracts, no experience needed

Classes that fit your week

Classes 7 days a weekMorning classesFundamentals · All Levels · Advanced

Intro sessions: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM. We’ll match you with the right beginner class on your call.

Who you train with

Professor Grant Collins

Professor Grant Collins

Owner & head instructor · 4th-degree black belt · 34 years · 30+ championship titles · U.S. Olympic Training Center invitee. Teaches every intro personally.

Coach Forest

Coach Forest

MMA program lead · 30+ years of martial arts · black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu.

What students say

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to sign a contract?

No. No contracts, no sign-up fees. Stopping is a simple form with 7 days' notice.

How much does it cost?

No contract, no sign-up fee. We'll go through the simple weekly options together at your first class.

I'm out of shape / too old. Is this for me?

Yes. Your first weeks are technique only, at your own pace. Every fitness level trains here.

Will I have to spar on day one?

No. Beginners start with technique only — no sparring in your first weeks.

Do I need experience for MMA?

No — Coach Forest's MMA program takes complete beginners.

What should I wear?

Comfortable workout clothes. You don't need a gi for your first class — we have clean loaners.

Do you have showers?

No showers, but clean changing rooms are available.

What times are classes?

Classes run 7 days a week, mornings and evenings. We'll match you with the right beginner slot on the call.

Easy to find, easy to park

31151 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Easy parking right outside. Clean changing rooms inside. Students come from Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, and San Juan Capistrano.

Ready for your free first class?

Pick a program and we'll call you within the hour.

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No contracts · 5.0 ★ 73 Google reviews · Since 2011

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