Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu - Erie, PA

04/12/2026

🔥 MATA LEAO RESULTS — NYS GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP 🔥

We rolled 20 deep, and proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Yesterday at the NYS-HGC Grappling Championship, our team came ready to work and brought home an incredible set of results.

🏆 KIDS TEAM RESULTS 🏆
🥉🥈🥈 Oakley -> Bronze Gi / Silver No-Gi / Silver Absolute
🥇🥇 Killer (Addison) ->Double Gold
🥇🥈 Connor ->Gold Gi / Silver No-Gi
🥈🥇 Trey -> Silver Gi / Gold No-Gi
🥇🥈 Gianna -> Gold Gi / Silver No-Gi
🥇🥇 Jeans (Gavin) -> Double Gold
🥇 Rosaria -> Gold No-Gi
🥈 Luca -> Silver No-Gi
🥉 Abby -> Bronze No-Gi

The future of Mata Leao is looking dangerous.

🏅 ADULT TEAM RESULTS 🏅
🥇🥈 Ryan -> Gold Gi / Silver No-Gi
🥉🥇 Russ -> Bronze Gi / Gold No-Gi
🥇 Connor -> Gold No-Gi
🥈🥈 Gretchen -> Double Silver
🥉 Walt -> Bronze Gi
🥇 Tim -> Gold Gi
🥈 Ed -> Silver No-Gi

👏 Huge respect to Bryan, Dylan, Griff, and Tristan for stepping onto the mats and competing hard. Win or lose, that takes guts.

What makes this team special isn’t just the medals - it’s the effort... the support... and the way everyone shows up for each other.

Couldn’t be more proud of this crew.
Back to work next week. 🦁🔥

03/21/2026

🚨🔥 SEMINAR MODE ACTIVATED 🔥🚨

The mats were packed, the pace was high, and the details were next level. Huge thank you to Bill O'Brien [] for bringing solid details as we dug into the foundations of De la Riva Guard. Entries were sharp. Sweeps were hitting. Concepts were flowing.

This is what growth looks like - lots of reps and a room full of people hungry to get better.

If you missed it… yeah, you missed a good one.

See all pics here: https://mataleaojj.com/Media/20260321-BillOBrien 🥋💥

03/16/2026

⏳🥋 FINAL WEEK COUNTDOWN — This Saturday!

We’re down to the final days before Bill O’Brien [] hits the mats at Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu!

📅 This Saturday - March 21
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu - Erie, PA

If you’ve been thinking about coming… this is your sign.
Bill brings high-level details and concepts you can plug straight into your game.

✅ All levels welcome
✅ Gi training
✅ Limited spots remaining

👉 Book your spot now:
https://mataleaojj.com/Workshops/20260321-BillOBrien

Let’s pack the mats and make it a great morning of training. 🔥

03/07/2026

🚨 Two Weeks Out! 🚨

We’re just 2 weeks away from an awesome seminar with Bill O’Brien () at Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu!

📅 **March 21, 2026**
📍 Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu - Erie, PA

Bill brings a deep technical approach and high-level experience that you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your details or expand your game, this will be a fantastic opportunity to learn.

Spots are limited - make sure you book yours now!

🔗 Register here:
https://mataleaojj.com/Workshops/20260321-BillOBrien

Let’s pack the mats. See you there. 🥋🔥

02/06/2026

🔥 BJJ SEMINAR🔥

We’re excited to announce another seminar at Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu.

On March 21st, 2026, Bill O’Brien () , Up Top BJJ Black Belt, will be on the mats for a FREE workshop 🥋

Bill is a seasoned competitor, an excellent instructor, and an old friend of the gym. You can expect real-world jiu-jitsu, pressure tested and taught with clarity and purpose.

📅 March 21, 2026
📍 Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu
💸 Cost: FREE

👉 Register here: https://mataleaojj.com/Workshops/20260321-BillOBrien

Spots are limited - grab yours and get on the mats.

12/31/2025

SCHEDULE UPDATE: OPEN MAT - TODAY @ 2:00PM!!!!

12/23/2025

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE UPDATE

12/18/2025

One of our Jiu-Jitsu families suffered a tragedy right before Christmas. If anyone is interested in donating - here is the GoFundMe.

We are also taking a collection at the gym - please see Scott.

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12/05/2025

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!!

11/25/2025

Holiday Schedule Update!

08/29/2025