On July 25, 2026, Carlson Gracie Anaheim head instructor Nick Moghaddam traveled to Portland, Oregon, to compete at the IBJJF Portland International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Moghaddam captured gold in the Black Belt Master 3 Ultra-Heavyweight division, adding another IBJJF championship to his competitive record and continuing an active 2026 competition season. As both a competitor and instructor, Coach Nick believes that continuing to compete at the black belt level is an important part of leading by example. The experience gained against high-level competition is brought directly back to the students and competition team at Carlson Gracie Anaheim. Competition has long been an important part of the Carlson Gracie tradition. Our academy continues that tradition in Orange County by providing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for kids, teens and adults, from first-day beginners to experienced competitors.
Located in Anaheim near Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills, Carlson Gracie Anaheim proudly serves students throughout Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange and North Orange County. Whether your goal is to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, improve your fitness, develop practical self-defense skills, or compete in BJJ tournaments, our academy offers professional instruction in a welcoming team environment.
Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with an active IBJJF black belt competitor and the Carlson Gracie Team in Anaheim, California.
