Cultivate Power Fighting Arts
Cultivate Power Fighting Arts, 1790 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA 95965
About
Cultivate Power Fighting Arts offers kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and kids kickboxing, along with summer camp options. The program also includes adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, adult kickboxing, Filipino Martial Arts & JKD, Integrative Combatives (weapons, tactical, Jeet Kune Do), nutrition and strength training, and women’s self-defense. It is described as Oroville's Top Rated Martial Arts School and as a place where hard-working families come to build strength, confidence, and community through world-class martial arts.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10–11am
Instructors are described as highly credentialed martial artists with decades of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing, self-defense, and youth development. The leadership team includes Darrell Thompson, Co-Owner and Head Instructor, described as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Integrative Combatives expert; Jennifer Mutch, Co-Owner and Instructor, described as a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Progressive Fighting Systems Full Instructor; and Amory Mutch-Thompson, described as a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and youth/competition coach. Darrell Thompson holds a black belt under Erik Paulson, is a senior instructor under Paul Vunak, and has certification in health and strength coaching. Jennifer Mutch is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson and a full instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems trained by Paul Vunak. Amory Mutch-Thompson is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson, has training experience in Judo and Aikido, and was certified early in her career as an Apprentice Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak.
The mission statement for Cultivate Power Fighting Arts is “Your achievement is our mission.” The business is a proud affiliate of Erik Paulson’s CSW Professional Coach Association. The environment is described as safe, supportive, judgment-free, and screen-free for kids, with coaches described as personable, nurturing, and passionate about creating a safe environment for all ages and skill levels. The program offers a free trial class and a free starter kit that includes program details, schedules, a tour of the campus, and special online promotions, and also offers trial classes to help figure out which program will help reach goals. Nutrition and strength training at the program is described as fun and never boring.
Summer Camp at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts is described as having amazing, enthusiastic staff and action-packed games and activities, with every day described as an adventure, and it is described as the #1 summer camp in Oroville by parents and kids. One parent, Katie H., describes seeing bonds forming between team members and notes that there are multiple coaches watching, coaching, and engaging with the kids, and that the family running the program is very passionate about sharing martial arts with others. Another parent, Carissa D., describes liking how the sport and coaches teach kids how rewarding hard work and determination is and calls it a great place to keep kids active and busy in a positive environment. Other parents and trainees describe the gym as a great place to train for kids and adults, with a friendly environment, and describe the coaches as personable, nurturing, welcoming, patient, and focused on clear routines, discipline, skills, respect, sportsmanship, self-defense, focus, deep breathing, teamwork, and respect. Multiple parents describe the atmosphere as a family atmosphere and say their children have fun and look forward to classes, and one parent notes traveling multiple times a week from Chico to Oroville for their child to learn jiu-jitsu at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10–11am
Instructors are described as highly credentialed martial artists with decades of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing, self-defense, and youth development. The leadership team includes Darrell Thompson, Co-Owner and Head Instructor, described as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Integrative Combatives expert; Jennifer Mutch, Co-Owner and Instructor, described as a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Progressive Fighting Systems Full Instructor; and Amory Mutch-Thompson, described as a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and youth/competition coach. Darrell Thompson holds a black belt under Erik Paulson, is a senior instructor under Paul Vunak, and has certification in health and strength coaching. Jennifer Mutch is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson and a full instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems trained by Paul Vunak. Amory Mutch-Thompson is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson, has training experience in Judo and Aikido, and was certified early in her career as an Apprentice Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak.
The mission statement for Cultivate Power Fighting Arts is “Your achievement is our mission.” The business is a proud affiliate of Erik Paulson’s CSW Professional Coach Association. The environment is described as safe, supportive, judgment-free, and screen-free for kids, with coaches described as personable, nurturing, and passionate about creating a safe environment for all ages and skill levels. The program offers a free trial class and a free starter kit that includes program details, schedules, a tour of the campus, and special online promotions, and also offers trial classes to help figure out which program will help reach goals. Nutrition and strength training at the program is described as fun and never boring.
Summer Camp at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts is described as having amazing, enthusiastic staff and action-packed games and activities, with every day described as an adventure, and it is described as the #1 summer camp in Oroville by parents and kids. One parent, Katie H., describes seeing bonds forming between team members and notes that there are multiple coaches watching, coaching, and engaging with the kids, and that the family running the program is very passionate about sharing martial arts with others. Another parent, Carissa D., describes liking how the sport and coaches teach kids how rewarding hard work and determination is and calls it a great place to keep kids active and busy in a positive environment. Other parents and trainees describe the gym as a great place to train for kids and adults, with a friendly environment, and describe the coaches as personable, nurturing, welcoming, patient, and focused on clear routines, discipline, skills, respect, sportsmanship, self-defense, focus, deep breathing, teamwork, and respect. Multiple parents describe the atmosphere as a family atmosphere and say their children have fun and look forward to classes, and one parent notes traveling multiple times a week from Chico to Oroville for their child to learn jiu-jitsu at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
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