Co-Founder | Head Instructor
Jiu jitsu black belt with over ten years of training experience. He is particularly known for his exceptional leg lock skills, impassable guard game, and relentless passing pressure.
Coach Keanoush Amirizadeh began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in 2015 when he was introduced to the sport by co-founder Carlmichael Leiva. What began as a competitive hobby quickly evolved into a deep interest in how elite grapplers develop skill and solve problems under pressure.
After beginning his training in the gi at a Fight Sports affiliate academy, Keanoush transitioned primarily to no-gi jiu jitsu, training under 4x ADCC veteran Enrico Cocco at Zen Jiu Jitsu for several years. Alongside Carlmichael, Keanoush has spent years studying elite grapplers, coaching methodologies, and skill acquisition principles to help build Ground Game Theory's modern training approach.
Drawing from both his grappling experience and professional background as a senior software developer, Keanoush brings a highly analytical and systems-oriented perspective to coaching and practice design.
Today, Keanoush is known for his technical attention to detail, analytical coaching style, and commitment to helping students improve efficiently in a challenging but supportive training environment.
He combines technical expertise with practical training approaches, focused on developing a new generation of skilled and strategic grapplers.
Keanoush coaches at Ground Game Theory, a no-gi jiu jitsu academy in Westchester / University Park in Miami, five minutes from FIU. The academy is at 9766 SW 24th St, Unit 12, Miami, FL 33165 and runs adult no-gi classes, kids classes, and MMA, plus open mat and private lessons. The first day is free for Miami-area residents.
Our adult no-gi jiu jitsu program is split into three class types: foundations for beginners, all-levels for mixed experience, and advanced classes for competitors and serious practitioners. Students learn how to wrestle opponents to the ground, control positions, and finish submissions under pressure.
Explore adult no-gi→Our kids jiu jitsu classes help students build confidence, focus, discipline, and sportsmanship through structured, engaging training. Classes are welcoming, productive, and fun for children ages 4-12 in the Miami area.
Explore kids classes→Our MMA training classes combine striking, wrestling, and submission grappling in a structured and approachable environment. These sessions are ideal for students looking to develop practical mixed martial arts skills while improving conditioning and timing. MMA classes are offered Fridays and Sundays.
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