Our commitment and dedication to excellence have set us apart as a leader in the martial arts community.
Professor Edwin began training under Professor Romulo for more than a decade and is one of the world's most renowned Lightweight Jiu Jitsu fighters. Not only does he train his students at Gracie Barra Tarzana, but is also the head grappling coach for many UFC and MMA fighters who are fighting in the top tier of the Martial Arts world. Professor Edwin will continue to compete and coach his students and athletes at the highest level.
Professor Donny is one of our black belt youth instructors. He has been training jiu jitsu for over 20 years and has been training and coaching wrestling his entire life. He brings both worlds together in his classes teaching our youth and adults the importance of combining wrestling and grappling using them in unison. Professor Donny also coaches high school wrestling at La Canada High School.
Coach Sophie Lee has been training under Professor Romulo and Edwin since 2012. She is a fierce competitor and extremely attentive coach. She has been leading our Women's classes since its inception, building a Women's program that institutes techniques for both self defense and sport Jiu Jitsu. Coach Sophie will keep fighting and earning medals for our academy as she fights at the highest levels of jiu jitsu competitions in the IBJJF federation.
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