Coach Riley Winning her MMA debut
Competition
We encourage our students to compete and test their skills, but we also realize that not every student wishes to explore this aspect of the sport. We treat every student like a champion regardless of their decision to compete or not.
Team Zingano has won numerous Team State titles BJJ, Submission Grappling and Thai Boxing as well as having an impeccable Mixed Martial Arts record with 85% or higher Win to Loss ratio.
Current UFC Champions Jose Aldo & Junior dos Santos have called Team Zingano “home” while preparing for fights as well as many other top notch fighters such as Rodrigo “Minotauro Nogueira, Marlon Sandro, Justin Lawrence, Leo Santos and many more.
Competitor Info
Competitors should work closely with their coaches to ensure they receive the proper preparation. Coaches need to be notified well ahead of the competition.
Competition Preparation should begin 6-8 weeks from the Competition Date, this includes:
Weekly Competition Training at the Gym (In Addition to Regular Training)
A Proper Diet that is Low Sugar and Includes Whole, Nutrient Rich Foods
Cardio/Strength Training Outside of the Gym (Or After Class)
Rest and Recovery
Competitors need to register directly with the promotion and are responsible for weigh ins and a review of the rules of the competition. Please see your coach with questions.
Here's a list of promotions nearby:
Coach Tim Winning Gold at the IBJJF N. American Masters Tournament
Coach Dianna Winning Gold at the IBJJF Masters World Championship
Coach Lora Competing at the IBJJF Houston Open with a Silver and Bronze (Open Class) Performance
Coach Vern Winning Gold at the IBJJF Denver Open
Donovan winning his Muay Thai debut