Technique before intensity
First understand the position and objective; then increase the difficulty.
LA FORJAMARTIAL ARTS · ESTEPONAMenu
HEAD COACH · LA FORJA
EMETERIO
ORTEGA.
Structured training, attention to detail and one principle for every level: understand what you are doing so you can progress.
COACH AND FOUNDER
From fighting to teaching.
Emeterio Ortega is the Head Coach and founder of La Forja Martial Arts and a former MMA competitor. He leads the gym’s technical programme, coaching both complete beginners and athletes preparing to compete.
Public fight records also identify him by his full name, Emeterio Ortega Pulido.
His current role is at La Forja Martial Arts in Estepona. Older references connecting him with Marbella MMA Team describe a previous stage, not his current affiliation.
His system connects striking, takedowns and ground fighting. The gym programme also includes Kickboxing Kids, with training adapted for children aged 8 to 13.
Classes can be followed in English and Spanish.
TEAM RESULTS
Grand Slam: event completed.
La Forja finished the Grand Slam in Estepona on 3 October 2026 with three wins from three bouts. Noumane El Omrani won the belt, while Clemens and Godoy both won by decision.
HOW WE TRAIN
Real progression
Beginners and competitors work towards different goals within the same system.
Responsible teammates
Your partner is part of your learning. Control, respect and consistency are essential.
EXPERIENCE OUR TRAINING
The best introduction is a class.
You do not need experience or specialist equipment to try.
Book a free trial class