MANTIS SPORTS

SPORTS

Excel On Every Mat

We help athletes build..

PRECISION TECHNIQUETENACITY

Our Programs

Wrestling Club Membership Age Range : All Ages
General Membership

Program designed to strengthen our members' precision, technique, and tenacity in wrestling and beyond. Catering to both beginners and seasoned wrestlers alike. Whether your wrestling is for Collegiate, MMA, Catch Wrestling, Jiu-Jiutsu, or for exercise and conditioning. Our program will get you to your next level and beyond!

Team Mantis Wrestling Age Range : All Ages
Competitive Team

Free-Style, Greco-Roman (March - April - May) Head Coaches Jon Trinidad and Anthony Barreiro with a combined over 50 years experience will lead a team for the Free-Style, Greco-Roman International wrestling season. Will have set practices and tournaments to attend.

Mantis Shrimps Age Range : 6-14 Years
For the little ones

Kids Wrestling program designed to keep your kids engaged and safe while learning precision, technique, and tenacity as well as new life skills!

Catch Wrestling / Jiu-Jitsu / Striking Age Range : All Ages
Targeted Training

Classes or Privates further dedicated to Submissions, Self-defense, or Striking. Designed to provide everything you need for your grappling / MMA journey.

Private Lessons Age Range : All Ages
Wrestling & MMA Privates

One-on-one instruction available for Wrestling and MMA. Personalized training tailored to your goals, skill level, and schedule. Accelerate your progress with focused attention from our experienced coaches.

Directions

8 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
Mantis Sports is in the basement of Craig D Johnson & Associates building, Stairs on right side of building. Entrance on east side across from North Midway Park

Meet Our Coaches!

Anthony Barreiro

Anthony has had an obsession with martial arts and wrestling since grade school.

He formerly represented New York State at the National level in High School, and has continued down this path.

He has taken his extensive knowledge of wrestling techniques and competitions to Colorado, where he received world class training in Jiu - Jitsu from professor Tony Basil, owner of 303 Training Center.

He received his brown belt in Jiu Jitsu in 2021, as well as world class kick-boxing instruction from UFC legend Pat Barry for several years, as well as expert striker L.T.Nelson.

With over a decade of coaching experience, he is proficient in teaching the grappling arts, with an eye and understanding of the essential elements needed to succeed in Martial Arts.

John Trinidad

Wrestled for Hall Of Fame level coaches, began coaching after graduating Adams State University.

Trained in Pancrase, BJJ and Catch Wrestling since 2006.

Coached under USA Wrestling Hall Of Fame Member Mickey DeRock and remained head coach until 2011.

Developed 3 All-State wrestlers per year during his tenure.

BJJ brown belt under Tony Basile at 303 Training Center.

Masters Colorado State NoGi champion at light heavyweight 2016, 2017, 2021.

Nojus Namajunas

Professional MMA fighter with a lifelong passion for self defense and martial arts.

One of the few to finish the Omoplata in professional MMA, a very rare Jiu Jitsu submission.

Has competed in MMA, Kickboxing and submission grappling.

Received his black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 10 and holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Started BJJ at 303 learning from Andre Devillier and Tony Basile, went on to train under masters such as Steve Hordinski, Erik Paulson, Allan Goes, Greg Nelson.

Learned MMA striking from Pat Barry and his sister Rose Namajunas, Jake Ramos, Justin Haughton, Trevor Wittman.

Testimonials

Adam G - Student

Coach Anthony built me up from being new at wrestling to moving like a wrestler with confidence on the mats. He is very approachable and makes sure you get all the technical details down correctly. If you are looking for a coach to corner you to success in grappling competitions, I highly recommend Anthony!

Chuck L - Student

I wrestled at both the highschool and collegiate levels, and was trained by some of the best. In recent years I have been training with Anthony Barreiro and have found him to be an excellent technician and coach with exceptional attention to detail which actually makes moves work. I highly recommend him to you!

Chandler B - Parent of a Student

Anthony's wealth of knowledge and experience grappling is the best thing i could have offered my son, Phoenix.

Affiliates

Obstacle Destruction

Gym that offers personalized strength training and a room with a lot of history. O.D. owned by Craig Johnson and operated by his son Chad Johnson is the new safe haven for Mantis Sports. This wrestling room brings a natural competitive atmosphere that comes with many years of extraordinary talent enveloping the room and now we are lucky enough to continue this legacy.

https://www.obstacledestruction.com

303 Training Center

#1 Gym in Colorado for Jiu-jitsu and self-defense. Original home of Mantis Sports, 303 Training Center is owned and operated by Professor Tony Basile. Professor Tony has been a major influence in training and mentoring both Coach Jon and Coach Anthony in their grappling martial arts journey.

https://www.303trainingcenter.com

USA Wrestling

The national governing body for amateur wrestling in the United States. USA Wrestling membership is required for all wrestlers competing in sanctioned events. Register for your membership card here.

https://www.usawmembership.com/

USA Bracketing

The official bracketing and tournament management system for USA Wrestling events. Find upcoming tournaments, register for events, and view brackets and results.

https://www.usabracketing.com/