Business Details
14 Years
experience
World-Class Martial Arts Training in Costa Mesa
At Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA, we are dedicated to fostering a community of individuals who achieve excellence through martial arts. Our academy is led by Professor Felipe Fogolin, a 3-time Black Belt World Champion and Pan Ams Champion, who combines Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise to deliver world-class instruction. With a 2,900-square-foot facility in Costa Mesa, we provide training programs for adults and youth, including BJJ, Muay Thai, and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. Our team prioritizes resilience, confidence, and technical mastery, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.We emphasize personalized growth, competitive preparation, and the development of life skills through martial arts. Our facility combines minimalist design with functional training spaces to support optimal learning and performance. Since our founding, we have focused on creating a supportive environment where students thrive under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Youth Programs
Private Lessons
Competitive Training
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction from a 3-time Black Belt World Champion with Judo and BJJ expertise.
- Our 2,900-square-foot facility provides optimal space for technical and competitive training.
- We cater to all skill levels with adult and youth programs in multiple disciplines.
- Our team includes experienced instructors with decades of combined martial arts expertise.
- We emphasize character development alongside technical mastery in a supportive environment.
What people say
World-class instruction
Supportive community
Expertise in multiple disciplines
Excellent facility
Great for all skill levels
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program develops technical proficiency and strategic thinking through fundamentals and advanced techniques. Students learn grappling, ground control, and submission holds in a structured environment. The curriculum emphasizes practical application for self-defense and competitive scenarios while building physical fitness and mental discipline.
Muay Thai
Our Muay Thai instruction focuses on striking techniques using fists, elbows, knees, and shins with proper footwork and defensive positioning. Classes incorporate conditioning drills, pad work, and sparring to enhance power, speed, and cardiovascular endurance. Students develop self-defense capabilities while experiencing the cultural traditions of Thailand's national martial art.
Youth Programs
Our youth programs teach children aged 5-17 essential life skills through martial arts instruction. Classes emphasize discipline, respect, and focus while improving coordination and physical fitness. Instructors use age-appropriate techniques to build confidence and social skills in a safe, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and teamwork.
Competitive Training
Our competitive training program prepares athletes for tournament success through specialized sparring, strategy sessions, and physical conditioning. Experienced coaches provide personalized guidance for IBJJF, EBI, and Fight2WinPro competition formats. The program develops mental resilience, match tactics, and competition-specific technical refinement for grapplers and strikers.
Private Lessons
Private lessons offer personalized martial arts instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Students receive focused attention to address specific technical weaknesses, prepare for promotions, or accelerate competitive development. Sessions combine customized drills, positional sparring, and detailed feedback to maximize learning efficiency and personal progress.
People
Felipe Fogolin
Owner and Head Instructor
3-time Black Belt World Champion and Pan Ams Champion with expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Trained under Cleber Luciano, he combines traditional techniques with innovative strategies for all skill levels.
Chelsie Fogolin
Membership Specialist & Youth Instructor
Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu with over a decade of fitness industry experience. Specializes in youth programs, focusing on character development and technical fundamentals for young martial artists since 2017.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for adults and youth programs.
Is prior experience required?
No prior experience needed. Our classes accommodate all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Can I try a class for free?
Yes, we offer a free seven-day trial pass for new students to experience our programs.
Who leads the instruction team?
Professor Felipe Fogolin, a 3-time Black Belt World Champion, leads our elite instruction team.
What are your facility features?
Our 2,900-square-foot facility combines minimalist design with full functionality for optimal training.
Do you offer youth programs?
Yes, we have specialized youth programs focusing on discipline, respect, and martial arts fundamentals.
Reviews (5)
Lawrenxe H.
Jan 31, 2022
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Home of Champions! Hands down. Great academy for kids. As a father of 4 I've been and tried the other academies in OC and Triunfo beats them all. Chelsea and Felipe run a great program that's fun for all ages.
Khoi H.
Oct 20, 2021
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I was starting to switch gyms a few months back so I took on the free trial week that Triunfo offered, and that ended up being the only trial I would need to have because I was sold immediately within 2 classes. The school offers a lot of class times for a wide variety of people with different schedules. I've only so far attended the 6am and 930am classes on the weekdays and there are usually at least 8 people in the class - sometimes even 20+. The most important factor that I see in the culture here is humility. No matter how higher ranked someone is, they will still be helpful with guidance
Ronald L.
Mar 11, 2020
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Triunfo is an excellent place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I've been training jiu jitsu for the last 5 years and spent the last year here. I was training at Gracie Barra in Diamond Bar before moving to Costa Mesa to be closer to work. I found this gym and spoke to my old instructor and he told me Triunfo is an amazing gym. I came and did the 7 day trial and was definitely drawn to this place thereafter. Felipe and all the instructors here at Triunfo are top-notch. Not only that, the facility is clean, people are friendly and technical. Definitely recommend this place for new comers and jiu
Rudy R.
Mar 04, 2020
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I stopped in while in was Anaheim by suggestion from my Professor Matt Baker. I want to say everyone was welcoming and kind. I never felt like an outsider! I felt like I was already a member of their family. The member were so cool to me in addition as Professor Kareem! I appreciated Professor Kareem's instruction and his patience to work with students on an individual basis if they were struggling with a technique. I highly recommend Triunfo to anyone that is anywhere near the Costa Mesa area to stop in and roll with them. I had a blast and learned a lot today! Thank you Triunfo
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Misael G.
Jan 03, 2020
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I've been training at Triunfo for about 2 months and Brazilian jiu-jitsu for roughly 6 years. I moved back to the West Coast after about a decade away and was looking for a gym to train at while I found a job. Long story short, ended up not staying in the OC but the team at Triunfo was mad flexible in helping me find a situation that worked in the interim. The instruction is excellent - Felipe is a gem of a person and an extremely technical instructor. The training partners are tough but also kind, great class schedule (am + pm), and affordable. Plus, when they go the extra mile to figure
