
A Proper
Jiu-Jitsu
Academy In Tétouan.
Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu Académie was built to give Tétouan a serious place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, MMA and functional fitness.
The academy is led by Coach Mehdi Rayane, whose development was shaped by serious UK training rooms. He built his early Jiu-Jitsu foundation under Norbert Nowak of Pro Jiu Jitsu Birmingham, later progressed to black belt under Kevin Webb, and also gained exposure to high-level No-Gi and MMA training under Tom Breese at Team Renegade.
Coach Mehdi Rayane
A Coaching Journey Built
Through Serious Rooms
Technical Foundations
Coach Mehdi began his Jiu-Jitsu journey under Norbert Nowak of Pro Jiu Jitsu Birmingham, building a foundation in technical detail, discipline and structured training.
Black Belt Progression
Coach Mehdi continued his development under Kevin Webb, a senior UK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Braulio Estima, progressing through the later stages of his Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Renegade Exposure
Coach Mehdi also trained under Tom Breese at Team Renegade, adding exposure to high-level No-Gi grappling, MMA pressure and a serious combat sports room.
Nexus Environment
Within the wider Kevin Webb / Nexus BJJ environment, Coach Mehdi also trained alongside Tom Caughey, a black belt and co-founder of Nexus BJJ.
Mata Leão In Tétouan
Mata Leão was built to bring structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, MMA and fitness training to Tétouan — with a focus on safety, respect, discipline and real progression.

No Ego Training
A serious room.
A welcoming
environment.
Mata Leão is built around structure, discipline and respect. The room is serious, but welcoming. Beginners are guided. Children are taught discipline. Visitors are respected. Experienced students are challenged. Every class has a purpose.
Mata Leão exists to help people train properly — with safety, manners, discipline and real progression.
That same room is open to people who have never stepped on the mats in their life.
Serious Training
What makes
the room work.
Hard training
The sessions are demanding. Not reckless — demanding. Technical, intense and structured around real improvement.
No ego
Status does not matter inside these walls. What matters is the attitude you bring and the effort you put in.
Shared knowledge
People help each other improve. Experienced athletes share what they know. Beginners contribute energy and honesty.
Same mission
Everyone is in the room to become better — at the discipline, at the practice, at themselves. That shared mission is what makes the culture real.
Real Student Proof
Trusted By Beginners, Families, Visitors And Serious Students.
The real proof is in the room. It is the beginners who feel safe. The children who learn discipline. The visitors who feel welcomed. The serious students who find technical depth.
Start Properly
The same room is open
to you.
The culture that builds serious athletes is the same culture that receives someone on their first day. The no-ego standard. The coaching detail. The willingness to help. These things do not change based on who is in the room.
Book Your First SessionA 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
Fighter records and profiles listed on
Over 200+ 5-Star Reviews
What The Community Says
"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."
"Amazing gym and even better people, everyone is very welcoming. And the coach's experience really shows. I highly recommend if you want get into Jiu jitsu or MMA"
"No doubt the best coaching I’ve ever received, so high energy and technical, also state of the art facilities especially given it’s in Morocco, you’d think it was Dubai or London..."
"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 👌"
"I’ve been coming here for the men’s fitness classes and they’re excellent. The workouts are well-structured, challenging, and focus on real functional strength and conditioning. Welcoming environment. Highly recommend."
"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..."
"Amazing Jiu Jitsu classes! The coach is truly dedicated to helping students understand every part of the training so they can grow and succeed. The gym also has an incredibly friendly and welcoming vibe"
"I’ve been training Jiu-Jitsu for about two years now (with a few short breaks in between), and one of the biggest lessons I’ve taken away from it is learning how to think under pressure..."
"You can really feel when the coach / trainer loves what he is doing and doing it with great skills! I have been in different bjj clubs all over the world but this one stands out: great atmosphere, helpful and VERY devoted trainer..."
"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!"
"Very nice enviroment. Not shy to incorporate different styles. Loves all aspects of the BJJ game, with details. You are able to spar competition or just technical. Gi and No-Gi. And rashguards for sale look very nice."
"Amazing bjj family, loving, welcoming and great warriors, incredible space to be. Teacher Mehdi is a very humble and joyful person and a well rounded black belt..."
"The coach made sure we were safe, and always gave us a 100% in terms of guidance, advice and coaching. Our classes were full of learning and quality practice, and our students made rapid progress. The coach protected us from injury..."
"The men’s fitness classes offered 3 days a week are some of the best workouts I have ever done in my life: a mix of plyometrics, circuit training, weightlifting, and BJJ/MMA-specific exercises, it is an excellent workout."
"Great introductor, awesome gym, solid technics, fantastic atmosphere and culture..."
"Asalam alaykom : Firstly, I am grateful to be part of this wonderful club alhamdolilah, because it has the best coach, Mr. Mahdi alahuma barik, and also has wonderful equipment..."
"Really good gym! They have a high standard and good people on the mat with a really good training. Also they are absolutely visiter friendly, and if you come there the trainer will look out for you no matter what language you speak :)"
"My son attended this academy for just over a year here in Birmingham UK. He made amazing progress and he absolutely loved it. The jiu jitsu instructors are very professional, they put the children through their paces and bring out..."
"I trained under Coach Mehdi for just over 2 years and competed in 2 competitions. The coach put us through intense training and sparring sessions with heavy focus on technique and emphasis on strength. Unlike other gyms the coach gave a lot..."
"Alongside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mata Leo offers fitness classes for men, women, and children!"
"Alhamdullilah attended academy for my first session for men's fitness training. Excellent session and teacher, very nice informal atmosphere. Can't wait for next session on Wednesday."
"If you want to train hard, you've come to the right place. Sensei/Ustadh Mehdi is a highly experienced trainer that will put you through intense workouts in fitness, wrestling, grappling/BJJ, Thai kickboxing and boxing. Good team atmosphere..."
"Great spot to train. Both the BJJ Gi course and the no-gi class are excellent. Coach Mehdi has a librirary of techniques to show. If you are in the tetouan region don't hesitate to visit them"
"Great club in the heart of Tetouan. Great atmosphere! Totally recommand."
"Mata Leão Jiu Jitsu is a great school. The instructor, Mehdi, has an incredibly broad knowledge, which is reflected in both the techniques and the training philosophy. Thanks to the technical Jiu Jitsu, combined with a very welcoming training atmosphere and a well-maintained gym, I had a great visit."
"This academy is the real deal! Coach Mehdi pays real close attention to all his students and likes to dive deep into the nitty-gritty details. Coach always stresses the importance of safety and takes every measure to avoid injury..."
"Coach Mehdi caters to all levels of jiujitsu, and builds students up with a strong foundation of the core principles of Brazilian jiujitsu. We are also taught key sequences to level up our game. Overall brilliant academy and great atmosphere."
"Amazing training from coach Mehdi. Really technical teacher and a very kind person. The atmosphere was amazing and the rolls were good and safe. I’ll be definitely there again if I’m back in the summer."
"Great gym with a positive enviroment and ustadh mehdi is the best coach I have ever had he's always pushing you to your best and giving helpful advice and tips . JazakAllah khair for the experience"
"I’m very happy to be part of this Academy; Sensei Mehdi is very talented and the disciples looks like they are cherry picked. The only improvement area I had was the training room which was tight Vs the number of participants. Now that we’ll move to another spaced one, all is fine for me."
"I've been going to this academy for over 6 months now, it's my first time training in any martial arts seriously, and I have to say it has been one of my best experiences so far, Couch/Ustaad Mehdi is very experienced..."
"I went to the fitness class very good coaching mashallah. The gym is clean and in good condition a selection of drink and freshly made juice allahumabarak"
"Very professional instructors. Allahuma baarik Clean and safe environment. New equipments available. Ma sha Allah"
"We came as visitors to titouan and we’re looking for a gym to keep training. Super nice and kind owners, different separate classes available, definitely going back if we’re in Titouan again inshaAllah"
"Great club, Mehdi is professional and welcoming, all the brothers are kind, and there's a great atmosphere in the gym."
"Extremely beneficial service. Mahdi ( the teacher) teachers the children good manners, islamic etiquette as well as exceptional juijitsu skills."
"Salam mo3alikom for everyone,I whant to thank Sir Mehdi for the New Gym, congratulations Akhi Mehdi we love what you doing with us,that makes us stronger and we are with you my brother Mehdi beacuse I never Say man like to you Good luck for everything Akhi Mehdi"
"Very experienced teacher, structured classes, drills and techniques explained with lots of hard work! My boys love it Alhamdulillah"
"The best bjj academie in Morocco"
"Usdath Mehdi is a brilliant coach and an even better mentor to the kids. Parents, you will not be disappointed."
"Experienced and knowledgeable coach, clean gym, great vibes, good coaching and way of teaching and helping the students."
"Kind people Al Hamdulilah. If you want to train in BJJ or Grappling this is the place to be."
"This is the BJJ spot in Tetuaon to roll if you are coming from US or UK and an Jiu Jitsu addict. The real deal here."
"Excellent gym, excellent coach. MMA, BJJ and more."
"Very kind trainers and excellent training Jazakoum Allah khair👍"
"Excellent, safe, enjoyable learning experience and academy… 💯 advise to join"
"Great sessions in a safe environment, highly recommend"
"Great coach and really good teaching methods"
"Good gym for jiu jitsu sport"
"Excellent and dedicated teacher!"
"Excellent club"
"So professional ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻"
"The best academie"
"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!"
"Extremely thorough and well organised academy. Without a doubt one of the best in Morocco. The coach is a seasoned professional who cares about progression and tailors sessions not just to learn, but to maximise growth."
"Mehdi is a coach par excellence. A true Mixed Martial Artist with wealth of experience in Jui Jitsui, Wrestling, Kick-boxing which has helped me tremendously to learn MMA..."
"Welcoming community With professional setup and classes"
"Best gym I’ve been to so far, coach Mehdi is one of the best coaches I have ever had..."
"Excellent place. Experienced Black Belt coach. Great training method. Wonderful brothers - serious but safe training. Absolutely love it!"
"The best high level BJJ Academy in morocco, good enviroment, teaching and partners"
"We are lucky to have a chance to train bjj here in tetouan , as we never had it before , and ustad mehdi is a blessing to us ."
"I can highly recommend Mata Leao Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking for a high-quality and respectful training environment. The level of knowledge and expertise here is truly outstanding."
"I highly recommend this BJJ gym! The atmosphere is both friendly and motivating, ideal for progressing regardless of your level. The instructor is passionate and a great teacher who truly takes the time to guide each student."
"Excellent BJJ club! The coach is very patient and takes the time to explain things thoroughly and adapts to all levels. The atmosphere is fantastic: respect, mutual support, and motivation at every training session."
"Excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Tetouan! The coach is very competent, a great teacher, and passionate. The gym is spacious, and the atmosphere is friendly, respectful, and motivating."
"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..."
"My experience with this trainer was very unique. He has a deep understanding of jiu-jitsu techniques and has a wonderful ability to convey information in a simple and effective manner."
"Structured training in a child-friendly environment. The sessions are consistent and coherent, teaching them discipline and regularity in their efforts, which has allowed my children to develop confidence in their abilities and skills."
"A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym that's very popular with children, who also learn rigor and discipline. CrossFit is also very beneficial. I encourage everyone to come and discover it."
"Excellent sessions, nothing to complain about except "come on!" May Allah bless you."
"An incredible experience. Both the coach and the other students are friendly and approachable, teaching you every detail until you learn it, and the level of training is incredibly high."
"An exceptional BJJ gym! The coach, a black belt, is a true expert, but what makes the difference is his..."
"An excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, perfectly equipped, clean, and spacious. A huge thank you to the coach, who is attentive and responsive..."
"A truly beautiful gym, may Allah bless it, with top-quality equipment. After a first trial CrossFit session, we couldn't wait to go back..."
"I'm really excited about this gym. The self-defense and Jiu-Jitsu classes are great, and the coach is incredible: motivating, caring, and always attentive."
"A wonderful gym, clean, supervised, and following the minhaj (mixed-gender, no music, etc.). The coach is very attentive and changes the exercises daily, so there's no problem! ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ"
"Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you. I go to this gym for CrossFit, and you can also practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA there, and I couldn't be happier!"
"Very nice Allahoumabarik gym. This was my first session, but I loved it so much. I highly recommend it, especially for people who want to train in a non-mixed environment (which is quite rare these days)."
"Excellent academy with a great atmosphere. Instructor Mehdi is technically very skilled and always keeps a watchful eye during drills, providing feedback on common mistakes."
"The exercises the coach offers the children are both varied and fun. This allows them to interact with each other and challenge themselves. There's a lot of kindness and good values at this school."
"Excellent club. Great atmosphere for training and also a fantastic coach who is also my friend. Very experienced, he has sacrificed a lot of his time to acquire the techniques that he can easily pass on to us today."
"This gym is truly fantastic, with a great atmosphere! The coach is very competent and readily available to answer any questions you may have."
"Great gym with a super experienced coach and excellent teaching skills. The atmosphere is great and all the members are very respectful and welcoming."
"Excellent club run by a passionate and engaging coach, with very methodical classes that allow you to feel comfortable from the very first session."
"As-salamu alaykum, alhamdulillah, we have a very well-equipped gym that offers classes for women/teens, young children, and men. The managers are very kind, may Allah bless them, and professional."
"I wasn't familiar with ju-jitsu before joining this club. I was very surprised by the depth of this martial art. The classes are very varied, and you learn self-defense, combat, and fitness techniques."
"My daughters, aged 7 and 8, go to the fitness classes. They're always so excited to go because they really enjoy it. The coaches are very kind, may God bless them, and everything goes very well!"
"Excellent gym for learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling. The instructor is very kind, respectful, patient, and highly experienced."
"Great gym, a very experienced and skilled trainer. My son and I really enjoyed the workouts. Highly recommended."
"As a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, I was pleasantly surprised to find a BJJ/Grappling/MMA gym in my hometown. I was even more surprised by Professor Mehdi's teaching style and the atmosphere within the academy."
"Allahu ma barik, excellent gym with an attentive and responsive coach. Available for everyone and several time slots. Top!"
"Excellent BJJ and MMA club with a great atmosphere and high-quality classes, as well as excellent teaching methods for children. I 100% recommend it..."
"Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. Truly, this academy is of a high standard in terms of lessons, interaction, and overall atmosphere, especially thanks to Professor Al-Mahdi."
"As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I highly recommend this sports club. My two children do Jiu-Jitsu there, and they love it, both girls and boys."
"A very nice, clean gym with good equipment and a shower. An excellent, passionate coach who adapts well to both beginners and experienced..."
"Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. I participate in the women's fitness class, and the instructor is incredibly..."
"Assalamou aleykoum wa rahmatoullah wa Baarakatouh my husband and my children are registered in this gym and we recommend it ++++ always as much since its opening Allahouma barik..."
"I highly recommend this gym where I discovered an excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling instructor. There's also a great atmosphere within the group."
"Excellent experience with Coach Mehdi! Great BJJ lessons, great patience from the coach and very good advice. I recommend him to anyone looking to improve their jiu jitsu!"
"Salem aleykoum. Allah y barek. The brother is very professional and has a perfect command of his field."
"Honestly, everything is excellent: the club, the atmosphere, and especially the coach. Well done."
"A high-quality gym, an experienced and very friendly coach. Plenty of time slots are available for adults and children. I highly recommend it."
"I am delighted with the club. I signed up for self-defense and the finesse course and it's a real pleasure. The teachers are very attentive and patient; for me, it's a perfect fit."
"May God bless this very distinguished academy, under the supervision and training of Professor Mahdi, may God protect him. He has high experience and competence with a sophisticated style of dealing in an atmosphere filled with seriousness, enthusiasm and good character."
"Excellent instructor, excellent facilities, and great teammates. An ideal training environment. I will definitely continue going for a long time, God willing. Allahumma baarik!"
"Excellent BJJ gym! Great atmosphere, excellent instructors. Ideal for making rapid progress, whether you're a beginner or experienced."
"Excellent gym with a competent, patient, and attentive coach. Accessible to everyone, men, women, and children. Very satisfied."
"A club with a friendly, family atmosphere where you can train and progress in a supportive environment. A meticulous instructor who will guide you towards your goals."
"Classes suitable for all levels, respectful people, instructor with fighting skills who shares many self-defense techniques. Price: 250 dirhams/month for 3 classes per week."
"A very competent and methodical instructor, a very motivating atmosphere in the gym, and the gym is extremely clean. I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to start or improve their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills."
"I've been training at Laho for almost a year now. Without a doubt, the best academy in Tetouan, regardless of sport."
"Excellent Ju-jitsu gym. Great atmosphere, instructor Mehdi is very dedicated and competent!"
"Excellent BJJ gym, Allahu Bariq, Mehdi is a very good instructor, pedagogical and with a very good level for both advanced and beginner students. Very welcoming atmosphere."
"Very, very good club with a very high-level coach, humble and open-minded! I highly recommend it to anyone passing through Tetouan."
"Excellent BJJ club! The instructor is very welcoming and attentive. The facilities are also high-quality and very clean. I highly recommend it."
"A fantastic experience at this club! Professional instructor and a motivating atmosphere."
"Excellent gym, skilled instructor! Classes available for men, women, and children. Suitable for all levels and ages."
"I recommend this gym where you can find fitness classes exclusively for women with a very good coach and a great atmosphere during the classes."
"Excellent club, may God bless you! No one is left out and the teaching is excellent. I highly recommend it."
"A very professional coach who assists and supports his client throughout the entire process. Thank you very much, Si Mehdi!"
"A highly motivated and professional instructor. Allah ommabarik. The best BJJ academy in Tetouan. 100% recommended. 👏"
"Many thanks to Medhi, a great coach with excellent teaching skills and expertise! I was passing through Tetouan and came to train with him, and it was perfect."
"Superb Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club! The instructor speaks three languages and the classes are of exceptional quality! I highly recommend it."
"My children have been enrolled since this summer, they love it, the teaching methods are excellent, I highly recommend it."
"Excellent JBB academy, Professor Mehdi is experienced and the program is top-notch, ideal for progressing and maintaining physical fitness."
"May God bless this beautiful gym and the quality of the lessons with Professor Mahdi, may God protect him 👌..a"
"Great gyms... my daughters are enrolled there... they really enjoy going!!!"
"Excellent coach, may God bless you, I highly recommend this gym, suitable for all levels"
"A very good teacher, God bless him, and a very healthy environment which results in a professional and enjoyable learning experience. Allahuma Barik fi. Jazak Allahu jairan"
"Thank you for introducing this sport to our city. We were just following it on the phone. We really enjoy the classes, especially since the whole group is good.💪🏼🤍"
"Competent teacher, quality materials, all in a respectful and productive atmosphere. I am very satisfied."
"Very nice gym, good equipment and a very, very good coach."
"From what I've seen, the teacher is pedagogical and experienced; I highly recommend him!"
"Thank God, the club is more than wonderful. May God bless it."
"Very good, experienced coach who cares about his students' results."
"Excellent gym and the coach is very professional."
"Very varied and professional CrossFit fitness, may God bless you."
"Very beautiful, may God bless it"
"The room has a great atmosphere and a warm welcome for beginners."
"Mehdi has an excellent technical level. Well done! A true enthusiast."
"A very welcoming club with a very high level of play!"
"The club is good and the professor is even better."
"Excellent. Alhamdulillah, the brother is involved and has mastered the subject."
"Very professional and good atmosphere"
"Top & Number 1 ."
"Professional and attractive coach."
"Academy at the highest level"
"Top-notch club! Excellent attitude! The coach is a great teacher who explains things very well. High-quality sparring sessions for all levels in a friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it and will be back, God willing."
"Excellent gym, both for group classes and weight training. The coaches are very patient and motivating, whether for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or MMA. My nephew has really taken to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has gained a lot of confidence thanks to the coaches' patience and methodology."
"Excellent club! My son has gained confidence and discipline since starting BJJ classes there. The coaches are very dedicated, even with the youngest students."
"Allahummabarik, no music, no mixing of genders, we can train peacefully among sisters, Alhamdulillah. BarakAllah fikoum to all those who manage the club"
"Good, good. May God bless you."
"What a great gym! Something for everyone, young or old. I am satisfied with the guidance from the sports coach, the atmosphere, and the way people treat each other—very respectful and considerate."
"Very satisfied with the fitness classes, Allahumma baarik"
"I recommend everyone to train here; the teacher takes the time for everyone and always ensures good, serious lessons. Additionally, everything is clean and tidy, and the lessons are of a good standard."
"The best academy and the best team 🥋🇲🇦"
"A serious academy with a real level of skill and several competitors; if you want a good training facility and to progress quickly, don't hesitate to register."
"A very pleasant and well-equipped room, with highly skilled teachers; my children are progressing quickly. I highly recommend it."
"A1"
"Fantastic gym and fantastic atmosphere. Very high level of play, incredible coach both personally and technically. I'll come back as often as I can, God willing."

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