King's MMA
Team Accomplishments
Aggregated from member gyms’ linked competitors — see how rankings work.
Notable Athletes
Instructors
Beneil Dariush
Black Belt · Kings MMA Anaheim
Beneil Dariush is the head instructor at Kings MMA Anaheim, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Anaheim, CA, USA. Kings MMA Anaheim is a mixed martial arts academy providing combat sports instruction in Anaheim, California, affiliated with fighter Beneil Dariush. 32 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, and between them they hold 2 championship titles (2 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Beneil Dariush is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
David Chau
Kings MMA Anaheim
David Chau is listed as a contact for Kings MMA Anaheim.
Hoshi R Friedrich
Black Belt · AJJ - Kings MMA
Hoshi Friedrich is the founder of Kings MMA and head coach of its jiu-jitsu program. A lifelong martial artist, he began Karate at age three under his father Stephan, and by fifteen had moved into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and MMA. He started competing in MMA at sixteen and made his professional debut at nineteen, going on to a ten-year professional career that has taken him around the world. Friedrich holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from his coach Thiago Stefanutti of Onya Academia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as a Karate black belt. He is a registered trainer, matchmaker and promoter with the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board of Victoria and remains an active professional fighter in boxing and MMA. Kings was founded in 2015.
Meghan Tidgewell
King's MMA
Meghan Tidgewell is listed as a contact for King's MMA.
Rafael Cordeiro
Black Belt · King's MMA
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Rafael Cordeiro is the head coach of Kings MMA and a legendary martial arts trainer. A former Muay Thai champion in Brazil, he was a key coach at Chute Boxe during its golden era. He has trained Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Shogun Rua, Fabricio Werdum, and Rafael dos Anjos, and is a multi-time MMA Coach of the Year.
Ricardo Alexandre Testai Maia
Black Belt · King's MMA
Ricardo Alexandre Testai Maia is the head instructor at Kings MMA, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Huntington Beach, CA, USA. 10 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, 2 of them black belts, and between them they hold 8 championship titles (2 IBJJF World, 6 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Ricardo Alexandre Testai Maia is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Rodrigo Del Hoyo
Kings MMA Austin
Rodrigo Del Hoyo is listed as a contact for Kings MMA Austin.
Member Gyms (6)
US gyms are listed first.
King's MMA
Huntington Beach, CA
King's MMA, led by the legendary Master Rafael Cordeiro, is a premier training facility in Huntington Beach, CA, renowned for its potent Muay Thai and striking curriculum. The gym has a rich history of developing elite fighters and UFC champions, including Fabricio Werdum, Rafael dos Anjos, and Beneil Dariush. King's MMA provides a hardcore training environment focused on producing well-rounded and formidable strikers.
KINGS MMA & Boxing
Dumas, AR
KINGS MMA & Boxing in Dumas, AR, USA offers training in Boxing and Striking.
Kings MMA Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
Kings MMA Anaheim is a mixed martial arts academy providing combat sports instruction in Anaheim, California, affiliated with fighter Beneil Dariush. The training facility features three spacious training mats and a strength and conditioning area equipped with squat racks, free weights, treadmills, and Airdyne bikes. The academy provides training across diverse programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, no-gi grappling, wrestling, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts. Jiu-jitsu instruction focuses on practical self-defense, ground control, and submission technique, while no-gi classes emphasize fast-paced grappling without the jacket. Programs are tailored for adults, law enforcement professionals, teens, and children, with youth offerings in jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai designed to build self-control and coordination. Amenities include modern showers, changing rooms, and a dedicated recovery space.
Kings MMA Austin
Austin, TX
2 UFC champions trained here is the listed achievement that sets Kings MMA Austin apart in Austin, Texas. The record is affiliated as Independent and combines MMA, No-Gi, and striking as its supplied training focus. MMA is a broad mixed-combat category, No-Gi refers to grappling without the traditional gi, and striking describes stand-up martial-arts engagement. For a beginner, those categories outline distinct broad dimensions of martial arts; for a competitor, they identify a mix of integrated combat, non-gi grappling, and stand-up focus. Kings MMA Austin is located in Austin, TX, USA, with a supplied price range of $$. Its stated achievement, Independent affiliation, and three-part discipline mix provide the defining details of this Austin martial-arts record.
AJJ - Kings MMA
Ringwood East,
AJJ - Kings MMA is located in the suburb of Ringwood East in Australia, offering martial arts training in a community-focused setting. While details on their specific disciplines and affiliation are not publicly available, they are recognized for their commitment to quality instruction. The gym's approach seems centered on providing a supportive environment for martial arts enthusiasts of various, levels to develop their skills. Though their competition achievements are not detailed, the gym appeals to local practitioners seeking consistent training opportunities. Its presence in the Ringwood East area enriches the regional martial arts scene with a dedicated space for combat sports development; Overall, AJJ - Kings MMA stands as a solid choice for those exploring martial arts training in a