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Junior Dos Santos doing what he does best--Breaking Thai Pads...and Opponents!!

MMA Training is for Everybody--Not Just for Fighters.

It's Great Cross Training for All Types of Athletes and Non-Athletes.

We Offer Classes for both the Competitive and non-Competitive.

We Are An Ego-Free Gym with Great People.

Dojo Americana is a mixed martial arts gym that will appeal to those seeking refuge from the large corporate gym and the attitude & intimidating atmosphere of other MMA gyms. We are a blend of modern and old-school and consider our gym a dojo first and a mma gym second. We like to keep the spirit of traditional dojo training sans most of the formalities of the traditional dojo. The ambiance here is casual and relaxed, however the training instensity is as high as you want to put out.

We offer classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA, and Boxing. We also offer yoga, pilates and conditioning classes to balance out our curriculum. Our classes are great way to learn realistic self defense skills along with achieving optimum health and fitness. MMA training as a way of achieving health and fitness is growing rapidly. And it's no suprise, MMA athletes are some of the best conditioned athletes in the world, and more and more amateur and professional athletes are discovering the benefits of cross training with mixed martial arts.

The facility is a clean and modern dojo with highly experienced black belt level instructors; the gym features 2000 sq-feet of seamless mats, 12 heavy bags, dumbells, kettlebells, squat rack, bench press, lat machine, various grappling dummies and thai pads. We even have a cage wall for those seeking competitive MMA-type training.

Our facility has everything you need to learn and train mixed martial arts and self defense. We offer you an exciting way to boost your cardio, lose weight and fat, improve flexibility, improve coordination, and a great way to achieve overall wellness and health. Meet great people, build comraderie, get in incredible shape and learn life-saving skills.

Dojo Americana is located at 515 Vista Way in South Oceanside--1 block east of the 101 Coast Highway and just across the lagoon from Carlsbad Village. We are 5-10 minutes from most of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and Camp Pendleton.

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UFC fighter, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotoro" Nogueira, after a training session at Dojo Americana.

 

 

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Self-Defense

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very effective form of self-defense developed in Japan and refined by the Gracie family of Brazil. At 180-lbs., Royce Gracie won the first three UFC tournaments and against much larger opponents; he, and many others since then, have proven that technique can overcome power and strength. For this reason it's the perfect martial art for smaller-sized men, women and kids. Jiu-Jitsu techniques are based on body positioning, leverage, balance, and using momentum to one's advantage--NOT strength or athleticism. Unlike other martial arts, in Jiu-Jitsu, one learns to use choke-holds and painful joint-locks instead of punching and kicking. It's the type of martial art that can be practiced in real-time with much less risk of injury. This is one of the reasons Jiu-Jitsu is growing so quickly in popularity.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a complete martial art. It offers all the techniques you need to defend yourself without having to cross train in other matrtial arts. Before MMA, there was Vale Tudo. Vale Tudo matches had very limited rules and the Gracie family used jiu-jitsu to win countless matches over the years. The rules of MMA now favor stand-up fighters. However, jiu-jitsu is still practiced by every serious MMA competitor. The police and military all utilize and implement Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques into their training programs.

Aside from the effectiveness of jiu-jitsu for self defense, the art is also practiced throughout the world by many people seeking overall health and wellness. Jiu-jitsu is very hollistic in it's own way and develops an unparalleled mind-body connection. It's not only a physical workout but a mental workout as well. Jiu-jitsu has been compared to a physical chess match when practiced properly. There is a lot of strategy involved and it's a great way way to reduce stress and reach overall balance in your life. There's nothing more rewarding than watching a smaller guy dominate a larger opponent with good jiu-jitsu technique. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a total body workout. Give it a try. You will be enlightened!!

The following link is from our Monday evening no-gi jiu-jitsu class.

Wrestling and Judo

While most fights end up on the ground, they certainly do not start on the ground. Learning how to effectively transition from standing to the ground with ease and superior positioning can be crucial in both a street situation or in a competitive environment. Training proper takedowns and throws regularly is a must for the serious MMA fighter and self-defense practitioner. At Dojo Americana we feel it's important for students to learn and practice takedown techniques on a regular basis.

Thai Boxing/Muay Thai/KickBoxing

Our kickboxing classes are based on the popular thai-style known as Muay Thai. This class teaches you the fundamentals as well as advanced Muay Thai fighting techniques. Workouts include various warm-up drills, combination as well as conditioning. This class is geared towards both the serious and recreational fighter. Muay thai is the perfect compliment to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and becoming proficient at both is a must for those aspiring to fight and compete in MMA. Non-competitive classes are available 4 days per week. Perfect for those looking to get in shape.

MMA Training

Dojo Americana offers MMA training specifically for those who want to train and get ready for cage competition. You'll receive dedicated training from various instructors, icluding muay thai, kyokushin karate, brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling and boxing. Our instructors are ready if you're ready.

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Dojo Americana is a Carlos Valente affiliate

Dojo Americana

515 Vista Way

Oceanside, CA 92054

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