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.
April 2024
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... read full review
April 2024
It has been a great experience to train there, it has definitely been a family oriented place to train at…I really appreciate the opportunity to train there. We are living in a challenging environment, they provide the support that is needed to withstand the everyday challenges that life has to offer
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.
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... read full review
It has been a great experience to train there, it has definitely been a family oriented place to train at…I really appreciate the opportunity to train there. We are living in a challenging environment, they provide the support that is needed to withstand the everyday challenges that life has to offer