Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai Academy

Where do I start? I love Evolve Checkmat and everyone that is involved in it. For many years I had a desire to start my BJJ journey, but I was always intimidated and worried that I was not going to be very good at it. So about 4 months ago at the recommendation of a close friend, I decided to take my first class. I have not looked back since. Professor Todd and Professor Marcelo are the ultimate professionals. They care about you as a person, they care about all of their students, regardless of skill, they care about your goals, but most importantly, they love the art of BJJ and that really comes through in their classes and teaching.

If you are someone who is hesitant or has been looking to get involved on BJJ or Muay Thai, look no further, Evolve is the place for you. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming and I could not recommend it enough. Hope to see everyone on the mat soon!

Professional gym with instructors who hold the standard & welcome you into a family. I wouldn’t want to train at any other gym, no one in the Southern California area is even close to the caliber of Evolve RMV

Clean, spacious, open air academy with legit coaches.
We came from Maryland , and Professor Todd, my nephews' coach, graciously accepted our three kids to study while we were visiting family for a few weeks. They were warmly welcomed and taught with the same intensity with our kids as with all of his kids. He has an obvious passion for martial arts and passes that on in his teaching. My kids enjoyed learning in this academy, and if we ever moved back to Southern CA they would be happy to train here.

Amazing, professional, welcoming, clean, legit, kids program is full of kind and respectful young ones. Coaches are awesome! Recommend to all, especially for those new to both jujitsu and muay-thai. Todd's the BEST!

Best gym in South Orange County. The people here are competitive and challenging with a strong emphasis on teamwork and friendliness that would make anyone feel welcome.

I recently moved to Orange County and had difficulty discovering a gym, most seemed to have not the best community, very unknowledgeable instructors, and long contracts that you wouldn't be able to get out of if something in your personal life happened.

I was pleasantly surprised to find the opposite at this gym. Coach Todd and Professor Marcelo Capo are extremely experienced teachers that conduct themselves equal parts professional and benevolent. You'd be hard pressed to find a better location to train at.

Come be part of the family!