About Nick Moghaddam

Nick Moghaddam is a 4th-degree Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former professional MMA fighter, active IBJJF competitor, and founder and head instructor of Carlson Gracie Anaheim. Before beginning his martial arts career, Nick played football at Newport Harbor High School and Orange Coast College before earning a scholarship to play NCAA Division I football at East Carolina University.

Nick began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA under Carlson Gracie black belt Allan Goes in 2005. He went on to compete professionally in MMA for organizations including Bellator MMA and King of the Cage. During his fighting career, he also trained extensively in Muay Thai under former WBC World Champion Sot Chitalada and wrestling and MMA under NCAA Champion Mark Muñoz.

Nick was awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Allan Goes in 2012. Since then, he has continued to compete at the black belt level, earning multiple IBJJF titles and medals, including an IBJJF American National No-Gi Championship.

In 2015, Nick founded Carlson Gracie Anaheim, where he continues to serve as owner and head instructor. Today, he brings more than two decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, professional MMA, wrestling, and high-level athletics to his students while continuing to actively compete and represent the Carlson Gracie lineage.