Jiraiya takes Naruto out of Konoha to get him properly trained for the Chunin Exam Finals and he knows exactly how he's going to do that, the pair make it to a city named Kenhoma near Santa Monica, California. Once there, Jiraiya called up two friends of his, Anthony Ryan and Lacey Brooks. They are the Owners of the Iron Fist Gym, Jiraiya explained the situation to Anthony and Lacey. The pair eagerly accept Naruto as their new pupil and began his training in earnest. Anthony teaches Naruto Karate and Jujitsu and Lacey works on Naruto's flexibility, the couple also enlisted several of the Fighters in the camp to help as well. Fighters like Luca Watson, David Adams, Kai Baker, and Sara Bates. Naruto, of course, took to the lessons that these MMA All-stars were willing to share with him. Time passes slowly for Naruto as he continues to progress and prepare for his match against Neji. Luca, the Ground and pound specialist teaches Naruto how to sprawl and mount an opponent and pound their face in until the Ref has to stop the fight.
Sara is a Submission expert, and she teaches Naruto several Submission holds like the guillotine choke and the Kimora Lock.