New to Jiu-Jitsu
Learn the fundamentals privately and build confidence before stepping into a group environment.
Private coaching with Professor Miguel · Inland Empire
Private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction tailored to you.
Train one-on-one with me. I’ll meet you where you are and build each session around your experience, goals, and what you want to improve.
Training is available in Yucaipa or at a location that works for you. Approved gyms, private training locations, and other suitable spaces are available throughout the Inland Empire.
Who it’s for
Private coaching at your level.
I work with kids, adults, complete beginners, hobbyists, and competitors. I tailor the pace, focus, and feedback to your experience, your goals, and what you need most.
Experienced Students
Work through specific positions, weaknesses, or plateaus with focused coaching.
Kids & Teens
Patient, individualized instruction focused on technique, confidence, and development.
Competitors
Prepare with focused strategy, technique, situational training, and competition coaching.
Train for your goals
One coach. Your choice of focus.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the foundation of how I coach. We can also work on practical self-defense, striking, MMA fundamentals, kids instruction, or competition preparation.
Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen specific parts of your game, we’ll focus on what you need most.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi or No-Gi fundamentals, positional work, escapes, submissions, guard, passing, and game development.
See this focus →Kids & Teens
Patient, individualized coaching for technique, confidence, focus, and age-appropriate development.
See this focus →Practical Self-Defense
Jiu-Jitsu-based awareness, distance management, escapes, control, and practical application.
See this focus →Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Striking fundamentals, footwork, timing, combinations, defense, and distance management.
See this focus →MMA Fundamentals
Connect striking, clinch work, takedowns, and ground control into a practical foundation.
See this focus →Competition Preparation
Competition strategy, scoring, game planning, situational rounds, and event preparation.
See this focus →
Meet Professor Miguel
Experienced coaching. Personal attention.
I’ve spent more than 16 years on the mats and over 8 years coaching adults, children, beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.
1st Degree BJJ Black Belt16+ years of BJJ training8+ years coaching experienceIBJJF-Certified BJJ Black BeltFirst Aid/CPR/AED CertifiedSafeSport Trained
My Experience & Approach →Simple private lesson pricing
Start with one focused hour.
Private lessons start at $60 for 60 minutes. Single lessons and multi-lesson packages are available.
View Pricing →Private coaching with Miguel
Ready to train one-on-one?
Tell me what you would like to work on, and I’ll help you choose the right place to start.