Serving Santa Ana, California · 12 min from the mats
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsufor Santa Anafamilies.
Professor Martin Morachimo taught in Santa Ana for three years before opening Phenom, so a good number of our long-standing adult students made the short move south with him. The academy is a straight run down the 55.
01 Getting here
Your academy is Irvine
Santa Ana residents train at our Irvine academy. Here is exactly where it is and how you get there.
- Route from Santa Ana
- the 55 south to Dyer Road, then east toward Von Karman Avenue
- Roughly 12 minutes outside peak traffic.
- Programs here
- Kids Jiu Jitsu
Adult Jiu Jitsu
Phenom Muay Thai
02 Programs
Three programs open to Santa Ana
Every class is beginner-friendly and built around correct technique. Pick the room that fits, or book the free intro and we will point you to it.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Confidence, discipline, coordination and real self-defence in a structured class with multiple coaches on the mat.
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Adult Jiu Jitsu
Learn to control, escape and submit — plus the conditioning, mobility and composure that come with it.
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Phenom Muay Thai
Authentic striking taught by head coach Nick, shaped by years training and fighting out of FA Group in Bangkok.
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03 Neighbourhoods
Where our Santa Ana students come from
Students travel to us from across Santa Ana and the surrounding area. If you are anywhere in or near these neighbourhoods, the drive is short.
- South Coast Metro
- Downtown Santa Ana
- Floral Park
- Park Santiago
That history matters for a practical reason: the adult room already contains people who started in Santa Ana years ago, so newcomers from the city are rarely the only unfamiliar face. Beginners get the Fundamentals class, which starts with how to fall and stand up safely before anything else. If the 5 suits you better than the 55, the Lake Forest academy is the alternative.
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04 Proof
What families near Santa Ana say
05 Questions
Santa Ana questions, answered
Anything not covered here, just ask — call or text (657) 210-1615 and a coach will answer.
About twelve minutes without traffic — the 55 south to Dyer Road, then east toward Von Karman Avenue. Our Irvine academy is at 16782 Von Karman Ave, Unit 22.
Yes. Professor Martin Morachimo was head instructor at Gracie Barra Santa Ana for three years before founding Phenom BJJ in 2014.
Yes. The intro class is free, no experience is needed and there is nothing to buy beforehand. Book online or call or text (657) 210-1615.
06 Start here
Your first class is free.
No experience needed, no fitness prerequisite, nothing to buy. Here is exactly how it goes.
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Book it
Reserve your free intro class online in about a minute — or call and we will book it for you.
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Turn up
Comfortable athletic clothes are fine for a first class. Arrive a few minutes early and we will show you around.
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Train
Meet the coaches, learn a few basic movements and get an honest feel for how the room works.
Prefer to talk? (657) 210-1615 ◆
07 Find us
Two academies in Orange County
Our flagship academy sits in the Irvine business district off Von Karman Avenue, minutes from Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Our second location serves Lake Forest and south county.
Irvine, CA 92606 Get directions