Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Fitness in Tétouan.
Whether you are bringing your child for their first class or stepping onto the mats yourself, you will find real coaching, a safe environment and a structured pathway to progress — guided by a black belt who pays attention.
Train Properly
A Serious Academy
With A Welcoming
Room.
Most people do not need a loud gym. They need a place where they can learn properly, train safely and be guided by a coach who pays attention. That is exactly what this room was built for.
If you are a beginner, you will not be left behind. If you are a parent, your child will learn discipline and confidence. If you are visiting Tétouan, you are welcome on the mats. If you are experienced, you will be challenged. Every class is built around your progress — not the coach's ego.
"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and fitness without ego, shortcuts or confusion."
Choose Your Path
Find The Right Class For You.
Find the right class and start training properly. Every person finds their place in this room.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn control, defence, submissions and positional understanding through structured Gi and No-Gi training.
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MMA & Grappling
Build a complete combat base with wrestling, grappling, striking awareness and conditioning.
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Help children build discipline, confidence, coordination and respect through safe, structured classes.
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Women's Classes
Train fitness, strength, confidence and self-defence in a respectful and supportive environment.
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Fitness & Conditioning
Build real strength, stamina and movement through challenging coach-led fitness sessions.
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Take the interactive pathway quiz.
Answer three quick questions about your goals and experience, and we'll point you to the perfect first class.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn control, defence, submissions and positional understanding through structured Gi and No-Gi training.
View BJJ ClassesMMA & Grappling
Build a complete combat base with wrestling, grappling, striking awareness and conditioning.
View MMA TrainingKids Jiu-Jitsu
Help children build discipline, confidence, coordination and respect through safe, structured classes.
View Kids ClassesWomen's Classes
Train fitness, strength, confidence and self-defence in a respectful and supportive environment.
View Women's ClassesFitness & Conditioning
Build real strength, stamina and movement through challenging coach-led fitness sessions.
View Fitness ClassesNot sure where to start?
Take the interactive pathway quiz.
Answer three quick questions about your goals and experience, and we'll point you to the perfect first class.
Why Students Trust Mata Leão
Built On Structure,
Safety And Real Coaching.
The academy is built around controlled training, coach supervision and respect for training partners. Students are guided so they can improve without unnecessary risk.
A Lineage Connected To
High-Level Combat Sports.
Mata Leão's coaching standard is built on a foundation shaped by serious UK training rooms. The athletes and coaches connected to our lineage have competed across some of the biggest stages in MMA and Grappling.
Athletes connected to our lineage have competed across
The Mata Leão Standard
Serious Training.
Safe Environment.
Real Progress.
You will train with intensity, but you will be looked after. You will compete if you want to, but you will share knowledge. You will chase your own goals, but you will help the room rise. That is the standard we hold — for you and for everyone who steps on these mats.
The Mata Leão StandardReal Student Proof
Trusted By Beginners, Families, Visitors And Serious Students.
Over 200 five-star reviews from people who walked in nervous and stayed. Real students. Real progress. Real proof.
"This academy is truly highly recommended. All the facilities needed to learn Jiu Jitsu are available. Under the guidance of Mehdi, a very experienced and professional head coach, both fundamental and advanced techniques are taught in a..."
"Wonderful experience training here! I was in Tetouan for a few days and they welcomed me with great kindness. The environment is safe, professional, and very friendly. Both the coach and the teammates were attentive and close."
"My first time jiu jitsu in morocco and i was surprised. Such a high level and the perfect instruction from the coach. Thank u very much for this nice session 👌"
"The one place I can comfortably exercise in, whether on strength training or general stamina. The instructor is knowledgeable and experienced, providing a variety of exercises in each and every class. I love coming here..."
"Great gym in Tetouan for MMA, fitness, and BJJ. The coach is skilled and knows how to train all levels, from beginners to advanced. Friendly, respectful atmosphere with a nice Muslim environment. Classes available for men, women, and girls. Highly recommended!"
"My children train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here and we’re very happy. The coach is truly passionate, and you can see that he genuinely loves teaching and is fully dedicated to his students. Great discipline, clean and fresh facility, and a very professional environment. Highly recommended!"
"While visiting Morocco, I had the opportunity to attend the BJJ classes reserved for girls, and it was a great experience! It's really nice to have a private space to train among women. The coach is passionate, attentive and attentive..."
"This academy is truly highly recommended. All the facilities needed to learn Jiu Jitsu are available. Under the guidance of Mehdi, a very experienced and professional head coach, both fundamental and advanced techniques are taught in a..."
"Wonderful experience training here! I was in Tetouan for a few days and they welcomed me with great kindness. The environment is safe, professional, and very friendly. Both the coach and the teammates were attentive and close."
"My first time jiu jitsu in morocco and i was surprised. Such a high level and the perfect instruction from the coach. Thank u very much for this nice session 👌"
"The one place I can comfortably exercise in, whether on strength training or general stamina. The instructor is knowledgeable and experienced, providing a variety of exercises in each and every class. I love coming here..."
"Great gym in Tetouan for MMA, fitness, and BJJ. The coach is skilled and knows how to train all levels, from beginners to advanced. Friendly, respectful atmosphere with a nice Muslim environment. Classes available for men, women, and girls. Highly recommended!"
"My children train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here and we’re very happy. The coach is truly passionate, and you can see that he genuinely loves teaching and is fully dedicated to his students. Great discipline, clean and fresh facility, and a very professional environment. Highly recommended!"
"While visiting Morocco, I had the opportunity to attend the BJJ classes reserved for girls, and it was a great experience! It's really nice to have a private space to train among women. The coach is passionate, attentive and attentive..."
Beginners
You do not need
to be ready.
You just need to start.
You might be waiting until you feel fitter, stronger or more confident. That is backwards. You build those things by showing up. Your first session does not need to be perfect. You just need to walk in, meet the team and take one step forward — we will guide the rest.
Weekly Schedule
Your week
can start here.
Mata Leão runs sessions across the week for early risers, evening members, kids, grapplers, strikers and competitors. Open mats from 6am. Evening classes Mon–Fri. Kids sessions three days a week. Conditioning on Saturdays.
You do not need to know the perfect class before you enquire — the team will help you find the right starting point.
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Your First Class
Is Simple.
Message Us
Tell us your age, experience level and what you want to train.
Choose The Right Class
We will guide you to the best class for your level.
Arrive And Train
Bring comfortable training clothes, water and a respectful attitude.
Start Building
Learn the basics, meet the room and begin your progress properly.
Message Us
Tell us your age, experience level and what you want to train.
Choose The Right Class
We will guide you to the best class for your level.
Arrive And Train
Bring comfortable training clothes, water and a respectful attitude.
Start Building
Learn the basics, meet the room and begin your progress properly.
Train More. Get More.
Memberships Built
Around How You Train.
Mata Leão memberships give you access to one of Tétouan's strongest combat sports timetables. Choose focused grappling access, or unlock the full experience including striking, MMA, circuits and open mat.
Head Coach
Led By Coach Mehdi Rayane.
Coach Mehdi Rayane is the head coach of Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu Académie in Tétouan. His development was shaped inside serious UK training rooms — progressing from white belt to purple belt under Norbert Nowak of Pro Jiu Jitsu Birmingham, then from purple belt to black belt under Kevin Webb.
He also trained under Tom Breese at Team Renegade and alongside Tom Caughey within the Nexus BJJ environment. That journey shaped the way Mata Leão teaches today: structured classes, technical detail, safe training, discipline, respect and steady progression.
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Your next step
Learn with
control.
Whether you are a complete beginner, a parent, a visitor or a serious athlete — this is where you start training properly. Serious training. Safe environment. Real progress.
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