When I was a 10 year old living in Italy, I found myself being bullied by a few  of the older boys in the area. They were relentless and followed me everywhere including the sports teams I joined. This went on for about a year until I found a Karate class at the local community center. Since then I've been hooked!

I found my Martial Arts Academy a place where I could succeed under my own volition which inspired me to to persist in my Karate training. I found myself months away from attaining my Black Belt when my Military family had to move to a new station!

Since I loved martial arts, I had to find a new academy but this time I began to study Kung Fu. Unfortunately I started over as a new white belt. Like most Military families we moved a few more times which meant a few more martial arts academies!

After around 6 years of this I realized I was trained in Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and that's when I discovered the concept of Mixed Martial Arts or MMA. With the help of some great Jiu Jitsu coaches I was able to find a way to compete using my mixed martial arts skills and that was the sport of Youth Pankration.

In my first "Kids MMA" fight, I lost to the Division Champion but gave him a run for his money. This experience caused me to devote myself fully to the sport and work harder than any of my opponents. I went undefeated the remainder of my youth career - retiring with the Youth 170 lb Title and 6 victories all by submission.

Although I still compete as an adult, my passion is on helping the next generation of kids learn to defend themselves against bullies and live better lives with more confidence. I believe my students are unique and all have their own story and their own strengths. 

"North Orange County Martial Arts is the only Kids Academy in all of North Orange County to be recognized by the United States Fight League (USFL) as a "Fully Qualified and Certified Training Center"

Our Kid's Martial Arts program is based on Mixed Martial Arts or MMA which was made popular in the UFC and is becoming the fastest growing Martial Art for Kids. It consists of elements from karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do, wrestling, kickboxing, judo and other martial arts to make it the most effective self defense system.

Our program is for boys and girls, 4 years old and up, and focuses on building their self confidence through self discipline, physical fitness and self defense. You will see your child become more confident as they learn to defend themself with famous moves like the Arm Bar and Rear Naked Choke.

For the more advanced students our NOCMA Competition Team allows them to compete in one of the fastest growing kid's martial arts sports in the United States, the sport of Youth Pankration.

The State of California became the first State to recognize and officially regulate  the sport of Youth Pankration in 2012. Due to these regulations the sport is generally considered safer than what is accepted as typical youth sports.

"We proudly serve the people of North Orange County and focus on helping them live better lives through self discipline, physical fitness and self defense"

For the more advanced students our NOCMA Competition Team allows them to compete in one of the fastest growing kid's martial arts sports in the United States, the sport of Youth Pankration.

The State of California became the first State to recognize and officially regulate  the sport of Youth Pankration in 2012. Due to these regulations the sport is generally considered safer than what is accepted as typical youth sports.

"North Orange County Martial Arts is the only Kids Academy in all of North Orange County to be recognized by the United States Fight League (USFL) as a "Fully Qualified and Certified Training Center"

Our Kid's Martial Arts program is base on Mixed Martial Arts or MMA which was made popular in the UFC and is becoming the fastest growing Martial Art for Kids. It consists of elements from karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do, wrestling, kickboxing, judo and other martial arts to make it the most effective self defense system.

Our program is for boys and girls ages 4 and up, and focuses on building their self confidence through self discipline, physical fitness and self defense. You will see your child become more confident as they learn to defend themselves with famous moves like the Arm Bar and Rear Naked Choke.

Our Kid's Martial Arts program is based on Mixed Martial Arts or MMA which was made popular in the UFC and is becoming the fastest growing Martial Art for Kids. It consists of elements from karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do, wrestling, kickboxing, judo and other martial arts to make it the most effective self defense system.

Our program is for boys and girls, 4 years old and up, and focuses on building their self confidence through self discipline, physical fitness and self defense. You will see your child become more confident as they learn to defend themself with famous moves like the Arm Bar and Rear Naked Choke.

For the more advanced students our NOCMA Competition Team allows them to compete in one of the fastest growing kid's martial arts sports in the United States, the sport of Youth Pankration.

The State of California became the first State to recognize and officially regulate  the sport of Youth Pankration in 2012. Due to these regulations the sport is generally considered safer than what is accepted as typical youth sports.

"North Orange County Martial Arts is the only Kids Academy in all of North Orange County to be recognized by the United States Fight League (USFL) as a "Fully Qualified and Certified Training Center"

Our Kid's Martial Arts program is based on Mixed Martial Arts or MMA which was made popular in the UFC and is becoming the fastest growing Martial Art for Kids. It consists of elements from karate, jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do, wrestling, kickboxing, judo and other martial arts to make it the most effective self defense system.

Our program is for boys and girls, 4 years old and up, and focuses on building their self confidence through self discipline, physical fitness and self defense. You will see your child become more confident as they learn to defend themself with famous moves like the Arm Bar and Rear Naked Choke.

For the more advanced students our NOCMA Competition Team allows them to compete in one of the fastest growing kid's martial arts sports in the United States, the sport of Youth Pankration.

The State of California became the first State to recognize and officially regulate  the sport of Youth Pankration in 2012. Due to these regulations the sport is generally considered safer than what is accepted as typical youth sports.

"North Orange County Martial Arts is the only Kids Academy in all of North Orange County to be recognized by the United States Fight League (USFL) as a "Fully Qualified and Certified Training Center"

For the more advanced students our NOCMA Competition Team allows them to compete in one of the fastest growing kid's martial arts sports in the United States, the sport of Youth Pankration.

The State of California became the first State to recognize and officially regulate  the sport of Youth Pankration in 2012. Due to these regulations the sport is generally considered safer than what is accepted as typical youth sports.

"North Orange County Martial Arts is the only Kids Academy in all of North Orange County to be recognized by the United States Fight League (USFL) as a "Fully Qualified and Certified Training Center"

After around 6 years of this I realized I was trained in Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and that's when I discovered the concept of Mixed Martial Arts or MMA. With the help of some great Jiu Jitsu coaches I was able to find a way to compete using my mixed martial arts skills and that was the sport of Youth Pankration.

In my first "Kids MMA" fight, I lost to the Division Champion but gave him a run for his money. This experience caused me to devote myself fully to the sport and work harder than any of my opponents. I went undefeated the remainder of my youth career - retiring with the Youth 170 lb Title and 6 victories all by submission.