Meet Your Coaches
Head Instructor - Teaches In All Classes
Ricardo Feliciano
Ricardo Feliciano known by his students as Pantcho is the head instructor of Checkmat Murrieta. He is 3rd degree brazilian jiu jitsu black belt. Pantcho has lived in California for the last 10 years and is a Murrieta local. He enjoys spending time with his students on and off the mats as well as supporting them in competitions. To meet Pantcho and take a free class with him stop on by the gym any day.
Some Of Pantcho's Achievements
IBJJF Masters World No-Gi Championship 1st Place 2017
IBJJF Masters Pan Ams 1st Place 2017
IBJJF American National 1st Place 2015
CBJJ Brasileiro 1st Place 2004
IBJJF Pans No-Gi 1st Place 2007
CBJJ Brazilian Teams Nationals 1st Place 2006
IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 2nd Place 2011
IBJJF Pans Championship 2nd Place 2015
CBJJ Brasileiro Championship 2nd Place 2006
CBJJ Brazilian Teams Nationals 2nd Place 2004
IBJJF Pans Championship 3rd Place 2009 & 2011
IBJJF Masters World Championship 3rd Place 2015
IBJJF Pans Championship 3rd Place 2009 & 2011
CBJJ Brasileiro Championship 3rd Place 2015
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Instructor - Kids Class
Randy Scott
As a purple belt, Randy helps coach the kids Jiu jitsu programs as well as the beginner adults classes. Battling a chronic health condition he values the family and friendship gained by working closely with his professor, teammates, and students. He has competed in half a dozen tournaments and placed gold, silver , and bronze. His favorite submission in class and during competition is a lapel choke from the back. He enjoys the mental and physical demands of Jiu jitsu and the way it brings individual athletes together as one team.
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - KIDS CLASS
Joanna Scott