Our Coaches - Guiding You to Greatness
Meet our team of dedicated instructors, each bringing years of experience and a passion for martial arts to inspire and elevate your journey.
Prof Chuy
Professor Chuy has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2011 and was awarded his Black Belt in 2021 by Prof Valentín Urgarte under the Sukata Brothers and is recognized under the Carlson Gracie Federation. He teaches one of our Gi fundamentals classes and covers other classes as needed. He is a stickler for a strong foundation in the fundamentals. Prof Chuy is an amazing resource and always willing to take the time to explain the importance of little details to new students. He is the co-owner of 777 Jiu-Jitsu where you will find him teaching kids and adult classes in the evenings.
Favorite Submission: Triangle from Guard
Fun Fact: In his downtime, he raises over 70 chickens and other animals on his ranch.
Coach Aaron
Coach Aaron is a Brown Belt under the Caio Terra Association and has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years and handles all the behind-the-scenes aspects of the academy.
When Coach Aaron is not at the academy, he’s running his bike shop (APEX Cycles) that he opened in 2003, coaching the BJJ Club at UCD or coaching at his other gym, Kaiju BJJ Academy in Davis.
Favorite Submission: Bottom Side Triangle to Kimura
Fun Fact: Aaron LOVES Boba milk tea drinks.
