Led by founder Karen Darabedyan — WEC veteran, Hayastan MMA product. Our coaches don't teach techniques they haven't pressure-tested at the highest level.
Pro record 14–6 across WEC, Strikeforce and the California regional scene — with wins over Tony Ferguson and Rob McCullough. A Hayastan MMA Academy product under Gokor Chivichyan, Karen trained alongside Ronda Rousey, Gegard Mousasi, Karo Parisyan and Manny Gamburyan. Today he leads KD MMA across all three locations.
Professional MMA fighter who has competed on the sport's biggest stages — a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF 12) and Bellator. Leads MMA, wrestling and striking at KD MMA Montrose.
Instagram ↗BJJ black belt (1st degree) and lifelong martial artist — also a performer with the Furious Styles Crew. Brings precision and creativity to KD MMA's jiu-jitsu program.
Head boxing coach blending technical striking with strength and conditioning — drilling the fundamentals that carry into every discipline at KD MMA Montrose.
UNF Flyweight Champion with a 7–1 pro record and seven finishes — a pressure-forward finisher representing KD MMA Northridge on the regional circuit.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling coach at KD MMA Northridge, drilling gi and no-gi fundamentals with the squad.
Mat-side cameras at all locations · live stream on YouTube · waivers handled in-person before class.
Every class opens with a two-minute character lesson — one theme a week, all year long. This is the screen our coaches teach it from.