Here is a quick tour of Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

Here is a quick tour of Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

Welcome to Cultivate Power Fighting Arts in Oroville — where hard-working families come to build strength, confidence, and community through world-class martial arts. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to level up your skills, our programs are designed to help kids, teens, and adults thrive. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to Integrative Combatives and Summer Camps, every class is rooted in practical self-defense, discipline, and life-changing growth. Our supportive, screen-free environment keeps kids active and engaged, while adults transform their fitness and mindset in just a few hours a week. No matter your age or experience level, you’ll find a place here to train, grow, and achieve your goals—surrounded by people who cheer you on every step of the way.

Meet Our Instructors

Our instructors at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts are highly credentialed martial artists with decades of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing, self-defense, and youth development. Each coach brings real-world expertise, proven teaching systems, and a commitment to long-term student success.

Darrell Thompson

Co-Owner & Head Instructor — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do & Integrative Combatives Expert

Darrell Thompson is the Co-Owner and Head Instructor at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts and a seasoned martial arts coach with more than a decade of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and strength-based combat systems. He holds a black belt under Erik Paulson and is a senior instructor under Paul Vunak, blending world-class grappling, self-defense principles, and tactical combatives into every program.

Darrell leads adult and youth classes across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and Integrative Combatives (weapons, tactical defense, and real-world self-protection). With certification in health and strength coaching, he also designs fitness-integrated training plans that accelerate performance, durability, and self-confidence on and off the mats.

Known for his holistic coaching philosophy, Darrell creates structured environments where beginners feel supported, athletes sharpen their skills, and families build lasting martial arts foundations together.

Jennifer Mutch

Co-Owner & Instructor - CSW BJJ Black Belt & Progressive Fighting Systems Full Instructor

Jennifer Mutch brings elite martial arts expertise and empowering instruction to Cultivate Power Fighting Arts. She is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson and a full instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems trained by Paul Vunak, combining high-level grappling with practical self-defense and movement-based strategy.

As an instructor, Jennifer leads BJJ fundamentals, women’s self-defense, youth classes, and supportive beginner programs that make complex techniques accessible and fun. She emphasizes real-world effectiveness — helping students build technical skill, personal confidence, and sustained progress in every session.

Jennifer’s teaching style blends disciplined instruction with encouragement, creating a training environment where students of all ages feel welcomed and challenged to reach their potential.

Amory Mutch-Thompson

CSW BJJ Black Belt & Youth/Competition Coach

Amory Mutch-Thompson is a dedicated martial artist and instructor at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts, widely recognized for technical precision and leadership on the mats. She is a CSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Erik Paulson, with additional training experience in Judo and Aikido, and was certified early in her career as an Apprentice Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak.

Amory specializes in youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids kickboxing, and coaching the CPFA Youth Competition Team, where she helps young athletes refine technique, build competitive readiness, and develop discipline that transfers beyond training. Her coaching approach is encouraging, detail-oriented, and grounded in a deep love for martial arts.

Amory’s passion for teaching and mentorship cultivates confidence, focus, and resilience in every student she coaches — making her an invaluable leader for both recreational learners and competitive youth practitioners.

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Why the Oroville Community Loves

Our Martial Arts Classes

katie hoskins recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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We have been a part of the juijitsu family for almost a year now. I love the bonds that I see forming between team members. Also love how there are multiple coaches watching, coaching, and engaging with the kids. You can tell this family is very passionate about what they do and they do a very wonderful job of sharing the martial arts with others.

Jade Fox-Burns recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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We LOVE CPFA! They are the best gym in Butte county. We travel multiple times a week from Chico to Oroville for our daughter to learn jujitsu from these amazing coaches!

The coaches are friendly and very welcoming. They also show incredible amounts of patience and leadership. You can tell they are passionate about creating a safe environment for all ages and skill levels to learn!

CPFA is an amazing community for growth, exercise and learning! As a parent who watches these classes you see the students walk away with handfuls of knowledge and skills you can implement in daily life far beyond the mats!

I cannot recommend them enough!

Cherry Trinidad recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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Great martial arts program for little kids. Teaches kids good discipline, skills, respect, sportsmanship and self defense. My kid always had fun and is looking forward for the next schedule class.

Allison Wood recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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Cultivate Power has been so amazing for my
Son. Just from my perspective as a mom, they treat my son so well and like he is part of a family/team. They’ve welcomed him and have taught him so much already. Including respect for others, which is huge for me

From my perspective as a long-time preschool teacher, they remembered his name immediately, they have clear routines and guidelines for the kiddos. Every child knows what’s expected of them and what they are capable of. Not only do they have high standards but they have compassion when a child gets hurt, or when they can’t do something yet and lead as an example. This has been so positive for us as family, and other than being tired after a long day of school, Lincoln looks forward to his practices. And he’s starting to be less fearful of things, which is why I originally signed him up.

Cheryl Spittler recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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Such a family atmosphere, they have taught our son how to focus, deep breathing, work as a team and respect. I can’t wait to see how far he will go. Thank you for all you do.

J Sae recommends Cultivate Power Fighting Arts

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I have had the pleasure of enrolling my child in the jujitsu class at Cultivate Power Fighting Arts, and it has been a wonderful experience!

The instructors are incredibly patient and engaging. They break down complex techniques into simple steps that even the youngest athlete can grasp. I would like to specifically highlight Coach Jennifer as a wonderful mentor and great example to the kids. Her dedication and passion for teaching are evident in every session. She goes above and beyond.

My child has a new found level of confidence and self assurance since enrolling and I hope to continue with this program for years to come, and eventually enroll in the adult classes myself.

I highly encourage the community to check out Cultivate Power Fighting Arts. Whether you are looking to learn jujitsu or seeking a positive and empowering environment for your children, this place is the perfect fit. The jujitsu class is exceptional, the instructors are fantastic, and the skills gained here go beyond the training mat.

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