Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Martial Arts Training in Oak Park, CA
Regan's Martial Arts was founded to provide focused, respectful martial arts training for adults seeking real skills without the injury risks or ego-driven environments common in traditional fight gyms. With over 30 years of experience, founder Daniel Regan holds instructor-level black belts in Wing Chun, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Pencak Silat, and Xinyi Dao, and is a certified Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate instructor. Our programs cater to diverse groups, including celebrities, military personnel, professional athletes, and everyday individuals, emphasizing safety, longevity, and practical self-defense.We prioritize personalized instruction in small class settings, ensuring students develop physical ability, confidence, and real-world skills. Daniel's background as a licensed acupuncturist and physical therapy aide informs our injury-preventive teaching approach, blending martial arts expertise with holistic body mechanics. We specialize in cross-training across multiple disciplines, offering group classes, private lessons, and affiliate programs for serious learners committed to growth in a respectful environment.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jeet Kune Do
Kali Silat
Mixed Martial Arts
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience across multiple martial arts disciplines
- Our instructors are certified by technical and safety-focused lineages
- We maintain small, personalized class sizes for focused attention
- Our teaching integrates injury-preventive body mechanics and holistic health
- We specialize in adapting training to individual needs and physical limits
Associations and certifications
- Pedro Sauer Association
What people say
Personalized instruction
Supportive environment
Injury-preventive techniques
Experienced instructors
Practical self-defense skills
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program follows the Pedro Sauer Method, emphasizing technical precision and safety-conscious grappling. Students learn ground-fighting techniques, positional control, and submission holds through structured curriculum. The system prioritizes practical application for real-world scenarios while maintaining injury prevention through proper mechanics.
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do training focuses on Bruce Lee's philosophy of adaptability and efficiency in combat. Students develop intercepting techniques, trapping, and direct counterattacks through structured drills. The curriculum emphasizes practical self-defense applications while maintaining safety through controlled practice environments.
Kali Silat
Kali Silat instruction combines Filipino and Indonesian martial arts focusing on weapon-based combat systems. Students train with sticks, knives, and empty-hand disarms while learning footwork and limb protection. The program emphasizes practical defense scenarios while maintaining safety through progressive training methods.
Mixed Martial Arts
Our MMA program integrates striking techniques from Muay Thai, Savate, and boxing with grappling fundamentals. Students develop well-rounded combat skills through controlled sparring and technical drills. The curriculum emphasizes practical application while prioritizing injury prevention through proper technique development.
Private Lessons
Private lessons offer personalized instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Students receive focused attention on specific martial arts disciplines or techniques. Sessions adapt to personal learning paces while maintaining technical accuracy and safety standards throughout training.
People
Daniel Regan
Founder/Coach
Daniel Regan has 30+ years of martial arts experience with black belts in Wing Chun, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, and Pencak Silat. Certified Pedro Sauer BJJ affiliate instructor and licensed acupuncturist with expertise in injury prevention and body mechanics.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Pedro Sauer Method), Mixed Martial Arts, and Wing Chun through structured group classes and private instruction.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes, our lead instructor is a certified Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate instructor with decades of experience across multiple martial arts disciplines.
Do you offer beginner classes?
Yes, we offer fundamentals classes for all skill levels including complete beginners with no prior martial arts experience required.
How do you prevent injuries during training?
Our teaching approach integrates injury-preventive techniques informed by our background in acupuncture and physical therapy, emphasizing proper mechanics and progressive skill development.
What are your class schedules?
Group classes run Monday 8-9 PM (No Gi BJJ), Wednesday 8-9 PM (Pedro Sauer BJJ), Sunday 11 AM-12 PM (BJJ) and 12-1 PM (Kickboxing).
