Gokor Chivichyan is an Armenian-born American judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor. Chivichyan currently trains professional and amateur fighters at the Hayastan MMA Academy in North Hollywood, California, United States. With his extensive knowledge in judo, sambo, catch wrestling, freestyle wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Chivichyan is considered to be one of the most complete grapplers of all time.

Hayastan MMA Academy is one of the top ranked academies in Judo and Grappling, and is known for producing top fighters. Hayastan MMA Academy has expanded its expertise across North America, Europe and Asia. Gokor Chivichyan and Gene Lebell, widely considered as one of the top instructors of the world, have created a legacy of fighters, millions of memories and an empire known as Hayastan MMA Academy.

It was an honor to sit down with legendary Sensei Gokor and hear old Gracie garage stories, his own personal story of how he immigrated to the US, began his teaching journey, Judo Gene LeBell and a lot more!