Mata Leao Combat Sports Youth Martial Arts & Summer Camp Programs
Mata Leao Combat Sports, 1115 Southeast Stephens Street, Portland, OR 97214
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Mata Leao Combat Sports Youth Martial Arts & Summer Camp Programs offers Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Teen Jiu-Jitsu, and a Summer Camp that includes action-packed games and activities. Kids and teens take part in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes such as Tiny Ninjas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Beginners Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and classes include fun group games and activities. The program takes place at Mata Leao Combat Sports martial arts school and is described as having amazing, enthusiastic staff and a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for students and family members.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
The program’s mission is to help the community get safer and stronger, inside and out. The leadership and coaching team includes Head Coach Professor Omar Santiago, Kids BJJ Coach and Program Consultant Tristan Powell, Kids Coach Emily Mojica, Muay Thai Coaches and competitors Ryan Baker and Brian, and coaches Kate Long, Ben Click (Brown Belt), Erin, and Brandon Moya (Purple Belt BJJ). Professor Omar Santiago is a 3 Stripe Black Belt and a 27-year practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Jeet Kun Do, and more. Coach Ryan completed Mata Leao Combat Sports’ coaches certification program in 2023, and Kate Long is NASM certified with a specialization in kettlebells.
Mata Leao Combat Sports also offers Teen No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-gi, Muay Thai, a Muay Thai combat athlete program, WarriorFit Strength and Conditioning, strength and conditioning kettlebell workouts, HIIT training, powerlifting, group fitness, and personal training. The Muay Thai combat athlete program on Sunday mornings from 10am–12pm includes strength and conditioning, agility training, Muay Thai drills, and an hour of sparring. Coach Ryan’s Muay Thai classes are described as high energy and focused on key fundamental techniques in effective combinations, Coach Brian teaches an advanced Muay Thai class on Tuesday nights and runs the Sunday Muay Thai combat athlete program, and Coach Ben teaches a Wednesday 12pm no-gi class. The gym has a few bags and a lot of workout equipment and offers a web special.
Parents and students describe Mata Leao Combat Sports as the best martial arts school in Portland and the best spot for kids, beginners, and high-level fighters, and as the best kids and adults martial arts center in Portland. Reviews mention that kids have enjoyed the sports for years, that there is a great program for kids, and that children feel part of the group and learn from the instructors. Testimonials also highlight that the instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming, that onboarding support from coaches like Tristan made getting started easy, and that classes are fun and challenging. Multiple reviews specifically praise Professor Omar Santiago as a great teacher and motivator and describe the environment as fostering passion and dedication, with a focus on building self-discipline, gaining confidence, and improving focus.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
The program’s mission is to help the community get safer and stronger, inside and out. The leadership and coaching team includes Head Coach Professor Omar Santiago, Kids BJJ Coach and Program Consultant Tristan Powell, Kids Coach Emily Mojica, Muay Thai Coaches and competitors Ryan Baker and Brian, and coaches Kate Long, Ben Click (Brown Belt), Erin, and Brandon Moya (Purple Belt BJJ). Professor Omar Santiago is a 3 Stripe Black Belt and a 27-year practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Jeet Kun Do, and more. Coach Ryan completed Mata Leao Combat Sports’ coaches certification program in 2023, and Kate Long is NASM certified with a specialization in kettlebells.
Mata Leao Combat Sports also offers Teen No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-gi, Muay Thai, a Muay Thai combat athlete program, WarriorFit Strength and Conditioning, strength and conditioning kettlebell workouts, HIIT training, powerlifting, group fitness, and personal training. The Muay Thai combat athlete program on Sunday mornings from 10am–12pm includes strength and conditioning, agility training, Muay Thai drills, and an hour of sparring. Coach Ryan’s Muay Thai classes are described as high energy and focused on key fundamental techniques in effective combinations, Coach Brian teaches an advanced Muay Thai class on Tuesday nights and runs the Sunday Muay Thai combat athlete program, and Coach Ben teaches a Wednesday 12pm no-gi class. The gym has a few bags and a lot of workout equipment and offers a web special.
Parents and students describe Mata Leao Combat Sports as the best martial arts school in Portland and the best spot for kids, beginners, and high-level fighters, and as the best kids and adults martial arts center in Portland. Reviews mention that kids have enjoyed the sports for years, that there is a great program for kids, and that children feel part of the group and learn from the instructors. Testimonials also highlight that the instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming, that onboarding support from coaches like Tristan made getting started easy, and that classes are fun and challenging. Multiple reviews specifically praise Professor Omar Santiago as a great teacher and motivator and describe the environment as fostering passion and dedication, with a focus on building self-discipline, gaining confidence, and improving focus.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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