Orange County Grappling (Wrestling Club)
About
Orange County Grappling (Wrestling Club) in Los Angeles, CA offers comprehensive training in MMA and wrestling disciplines, including freestyle, folkstyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling. The gym is led by a highly credentialed coaching staff featuring Dr. Petros Petrosyan, a PhD holder and nine-time Armenian National Champion; Joe "Gonzo" Gonzales, a National Wrestling Hall of Famer and NCAA record holder; and Brian Jones, the 2022 UWW Heavyweight Greco-Roman World Champion. This expertise allows the gym to provide specialized instruction across various grappling styles, making it a hub for both competitive athletes and recreational practitioners.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's family-like atmosphere and personalized coaching approach, noting that coaches like Dr. Petros Petrosyan take genuine interest in each member's development. Reviewers highlight how the gym welcomes all ages and skill levels, with families often training together and coaches breaking down techniques in very simple, accessible ways. Specific successes mentioned include helping athletes win Pan American championships, Fargo National titles, and World Team Trials, while creating an environment that builds both wrestling skills and good character. No concerns are raised in the reviews, with members describing it as a top-notch investment that transforms both grappling ability and personal growth.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Robert
5 years ago
It’s hard to imagine life without OCG, they have done so much for my son Bobby. From the beginning my son and I reached out for Greco training partners for the Pan Ams in Santiago Chile. For the style of Greco-Roman Wrestling it’s very difficult to find solid training partners. OCG made some calls to nearby coaches and distant training partners to come and work out with Bobby. Who does that? Who goes out of their way to help his son and father in need? That’s what kind of club they are, they’re great networking club who are highly respected in the Grappling community who teach various styles. I know OCG is home to a lot of locals from Santa Ana High to Santa Ana college and the in the Huntington Beach area. The Huntington Beach Police Department and the U.S. Army have close ties with OCG. Lots of kids end up Wrestling for good colleges like Santa Ana College and San Francisco State. In the summertime these kids always come back to their home (OCG) Orange Counties epic center of Wrestling. Our friends and teammates from St. John Bosco High and Titan Mercury Wrestling Club have trained with OCG. The 2019 CIF State Champion also trained with OCG in the beginning. OCG helped my son win 2 Pan Ams in Santiago Chile and in Morelia Mexico, both in Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling. Yes they helped Bobby win 2 Fargo National titles in Greco-Roman Wrestling and win the World Team Trials for Greco representing USA Wrestling and Sunkist Kids - Monster Garage in Bulgaria and Belarus. My son is now an Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete in Colorado Springs, but when Bobby’s back home in California on leave our first stop is Orange County Grappling for more high-speed training and networking. My family and I highly recommend OCG, it’s a great place for families, youth Wrestlers from beginners to the advanced. OCG has a long history of building not only good Wrestlers, but Wrestlers of good character in an outstanding family environment. Thank OCG for being there on my sons Journey. 🙏🏻
Eddie cañas
a year ago
If you're looking for a place to help your kids develop better wrestling skills this is the place or you can do what my family did. We brought our 16 year old son to develop better skills on the mat, then we found out our 5 year old daughter can practice with the little kids so she's now wrestling. Then my wife and I decided to get back into shape so we decided to join the classes as well in the adult group. The coaches are great at breaking down every move and explaining things in very and I mean very simple way. They make the kiddos enjoy every practice, this place is highly recommended. You won't regret it.
David Setum
2 years ago
I knew this club was the right place for my son when first talking to the coaches. They really took interest personally. Not a cookie cutter approach. They helped my son make goals and reach them beyond my expectations. Now the club is like family. Top notch for kids and adults. Forever grateful.
Seung Hoon Lee
2 years ago
Best investment I made in myself! All the coaches here have lots of experience and knowledge on different styles of wrestling. Going here has improved my wrestling drastically and I’m always able to pick up a few tricks from Coach Petros. 5/5!
Daniel Quach
5 years ago
Joined OCG as a senior in college. I'm currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and realized I needed to train in wrestling in order to be a sufficient all around grappler on my feet and on the ground. Even though I was older, they gladly let me train alongside them while pushing me hard. I've met teammates who've motivated me and guided me along my training. As well as having a great coach and teammates, OCG is an environment that will not just mold you into a better grappler, but as a better individual as well.
Contact
17071 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Dr. Petros Petrosyan
Head Coach
PhD in Coaching, 9-time Armenian National Champion, UWW Veterans World Champion
PhD from Moscow University, over 30 years coaching. Trains national & world team wrestlers. Multiple-time U.S. Masters National & Veterans World Champion.
Joe "Gonzo" Gonzales
Freestyle & Folkstyle Coach (Retired)
National Wrestling Hall of Famer, 3x World Cup winner, NCAA record holder
One of USA's greatest takedown artists. Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Former NCAA, World Cup, and Olympic competitor.
Brian Jones
Greco-Roman Coach
2022 UWW Heavyweight Greco-Roman World Champion, multiple-time World Medalist
Defending UWW Greco-Roman World Champion. Multiple-time U.S. Open Champion. Decades of coaching and competing experience.