Nicholas Meregali Is Coming to Praia BJJ in Costa Mesa: September 12 Seminar

Nicholas Meregali, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion and one of the most technically sophisticated

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors of his generation, is teaching a seminar at Praia BJJ on Saturday,

September 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The location is 3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Spots are limited. Early bird pricing is $125 for non-members and $100 for Praia BJJ members. Regular

pricing is $150 and $125 respectively after early bird spots are filled.

Who Is Nicholas Meregali?

Nicholas Meregali is one of the most decorated and distinctive BJJ competitors in the world. A

multiple-time IBJJF World Champion at the highest levels of competition, Meregali is known for his

unorthodox guard system, his relentless submission hunting, and his ability to impose his game on the

world's best grapplers. His technical approach to BJJ is studied and discussed within the global BJJ

community in a way that is reserved for a small number of truly elite practitioners.

Training with or attending a seminar from a practitioner of Meregali's caliber provides technical insights

that are simply not available from any other source. The specific details of how an elite World Champion

understands and applies BJJ technique cannot be replicated from YouTube footage or secondhand

instruction.

What to Expect from the SeminarWorld-class BJJ seminars from practitioners at Meregali's level are deep dives into the specific aspects of

their game that produced results at the highest competitive level. Expect detailed instruction on guard

systems, passing sequences, submission setups, and the tactical thinking that distinguishes elite BJJ. The

exact curriculum follows Meregali's direction, and all belt levels benefit from the instruction.

Who Should Attend

Every serious BJJ student in Orange County should consider this seminar. White belts gain exposure to

elite-level technique and perspective that accelerates their development in ways that months of regular

training cannot replicate. Blue and purple belts gain specific details immediately applicable to their games.

Brown and black belts gain the nuanced technical insights that only come from spending time with

someone operating at the absolute top of the sport.

Non-members are welcome. The seminar is open to the broader BJJ community from Costa Mesa,

Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and across Southern California.

Why Praia BJJ Hosts World-Class Seminars

Coach Thiago Pierre's ongoing commitment to exposing Praia BJJ students to the highest level of

instruction available is one of the genuine advantages of training at 3010 Harbor Blvd. Seminars with

world-class competitors are a regular part of the Praia BJJ program. The Nicholas Meregali seminar on

September 12 is the most significant one to date.

Reserve your spot: Nicholas Meregali Seminar, September 12 at 10 AM.

Praia BJJ -- 3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

949-287-6808 | info@praiabjj.com | Early bird pricing available now.