Leo Imai Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts

I have been taking Leo’s Muay Thai classes since March. Not only is he an all-​around good dude, he practices what he preaches. He is an active fighter (and is undefeated and has a championship belt) so the things he teaches are the real deal. I came in with no martial arts experience and really appreciated his unique ability to break down the techniques into simple steps. His morning classes are also quite packed so obviously I’m not the only one who feels this way! Come check out one of his classes and experience them for yourself!

I have had the pleasure of training with and learning from Coach Leo for over 4 years.
Leo Imai has been a competitive athlete and mixed martial artist for years. To learn that he is now sharing his skill-​set with others through coaching is very exciting. I’ve trained with countless coaches and athletes over the years, but Leo is definitely someone that strikes out (and always will be).
He carries himself with the utmost discipline — a characteristic that is forged through years of hard training. Leo balances this intensity with a very caring and nurturing personality; he pushes his clients to perform at their best without resorting to old and outdated tactics of coaching. In other words, he connects with his clients personally and sincerely cares for their growth. He pays very close attention to detail and focuses on technique, form and safety.
He actively competes in several forms of combat sports including mixed martial arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu (BJJ), and Muay Thai. He understands what it takes to perform at the highest level and knows how to push others to get there too. He knows what it takes to maximize nutrition through healthy eating habits. I definitely would not be where I am today, athletically, if it not for Leo
I definitely recommend Leo Imai as a coach if you are considering getting in shape, or learning a new skill. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.

When I get to train under Leo over at Robot, it is one of my favorite classes of the week. He is a great instructor/​coach and easy to understand, but what is pretty cool is that he is currently competing in MMA, and smashing the competition. So he can bring in MMA or street defense techniques in to the BJJ techniques while he explains them, which I think is great. I highly suggest Leo for BJJ, stand up, MMA.

I’ve been training with Coach Leo close to a year now, both for MMA Fundamentals and now Muay Thai. Being an active fighter, he understands and demands the discipline and effort required to succeed and excel. This can be said of most good coaches and mentors; however, what sets Leo apart in my opinion is his personable nature and outgoing personality. On the days when I’m dragging, Leo pushes us as a group and forces me to dig deep within myself and get the most value out of every minute and every round. Yet he makes it really chill and relatable — which is awesome, considering how much of a tactical nuclear weapon he is in the ring or cage.
Leo is the walking embodiment of «hard work and dedication pays off,» and if you’re not inspired and pumped up every session you need to check for vital signs. Looking forward to putting in more work and steady improvement with a great team. Oss!

If you’re looking for a highly qualified and results-​oriented trainer, you’ve found him! Leo is a great trainer and a wonderful guy. As a woman, I’ve found the idea of personal trainers to be intimidating. That concept, coupled with the intensity of learning martial arts, can be daunting. However, with Leo it’s an enjoyable experience. You’ll be learning a sport, finessing your techniques, and improving your strength. Leo works individually with every skill level, tailoring workouts to personal abilities, and then pushes you to the next level. I’ve been training Muay Thai with Leo for a year and a half. He has personally helped improve my Muay Thai knowledge and technique. Whether you are looking for an introduction to martial arts and fitness, or looking to advance your skills, Leo is the trainer to help you achieve your goals.

Coach Leo has proven time after time that he is not only a great martial artist but an amazing individual. One of my first coaches when I started Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu he never hesitates to take time out of his schedule to help when asked or just voluntary. Always has a smile on his face and is excellent with kids. His work ethic is inspiring and it shows with his accomplishments.

First and foremost, Coach Leo AKA Domo is a great person! he is one of our jiu jitsu coaches @ Robot fight and fitness. He is one of my first instructors that helped me get to my blue belt through his knowledge and instructions. His attitude is genuine and he makes you feel comfortable even if you are new at the gym. he is truly an inspiration to everyone! He is OSSome!

Coach Imai has been helping me train for a number of years now. His energy, knowledge, and instruction has helped me improve myself both on and off the mat. His hard work and dedication to the martial arts as well as his peers is a continuous inspiration.

First and foremost… Leo is a great guy! But more than that, he is also one of my favorite coaches to train with because I feel he cares about his students, is knowledgeable in his craft, and is able to put my rear in gear with a tough workout consistently.
Leo was my first coach in BJJ (through a private session). I had never done any Jiu Jitsu before, and although I was fascinated by it, I was also feeling very awkward and nervous about learning a foreign sport that required such close physical contact with a stranger. Therefore, it was a huge relief that «the stranger» ended up being an instructor that was unbelievably patient with walking me through all the steps (repeatedly), extremely open and approachable when I had questions, and able to make me laugh. This helped put me at ease in my own newbie-​ness and I can now say I’ve been practicing BJJ for almost a year-​and am loving it!
I’ve also had the awesome pleasure of training with Coach Leo for Muay Thai. Although he began in the discipline of BJJ before starting Thai, if you ever get a chance to see him fight, you’d likely agree he is fearsome in both. Whether you are looking to improve your game, train for fitness, or just highly value a healthily sadistic workout that leaves you in a happy sweat-​you should give Leo a shot.

There are not enough great things to say about Coach Leo. As a strong competitor in jiu jitsu and Muay Thai, and now an up-​and-​coming MMA fighter, coach is continually honing his craft and helping his students do the same in a manner that is easy to comprehend. With respect to results, Coach was in my corner for the IBJJF Fall Open and helped coach me go the medal stand. He goes above and beyond to help each student fill holes in their game and is an excellent martial artist.

Coach Domo is what we call him and he isn’t the type of instructor you come across every day. Not only is his skill evident as soon as he takes a kick or a even a grip and scream your eyes with go o_​_​O and he teaches both Muay thai and BJJ. His method of teaching is fun, Leo come across as a bad ass but he’s really nice, cool and fun to be around when you get to know him ;)
What set’s coach Domo apart from everyone else despite his proficiency is his availability to his students. But i’m not sure why they call him Domo? but I think it could be either a monster or poop cartoon character in Japan lol. I definitely think its a monster character though because Coach Leo is a beast!!! and an awesome MMA fighter! he won his last match so you definitely wanna learn from this guy!
He’s always around and maybe even showing off his 6 pack haha jk but he always willing to work with you. I’ve trained with domo randomly throughout my time at robot, before, and after classes and he has taught me alot.
All in all, Leo is a highly skilled highly approachable instructor, who makes his students one of his top priorities. Highly recommended!!!