Paragon Simi Valley

Paragon Simi Valley is situated at 4210 E Los Angeles Ave in Simi Valley, California. Originally founded in 2007 by third-degree black belt Dion Watts and joining the Paragon team in 2015, the martial arts academy provides instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts for all age groups. The facility is run by lead instructor Edgar Gallegos, a Paragon black belt and longtime student of Dion Watts. The coaching roster also includes youth instructor Joe Gibbs, self-defense instructor Neil Torrey, advanced jiu-jitsu instructor Jon Foley, and wrestling coach Dominic Monsei. Trainers emphasize technical refinement, safety, and mutual support on the mats. Training programs encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, adult no-gi grappling, youth jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai striking classes. Workouts integrate agility warm-ups, step-by-step technique demonstrations, situational drilling, and controlled sparring. Prospective students can contact the Simi Valley academy on Los Angeles Ave to schedule an introductory class.