Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Carlos Melo

Details: Gilroy BJJ was founded in 2010. Carlos “Wookie” Melo was able to build the foundation of the school as a fledgling club with a handful of students and lay the ground work for it to become the staple of South Santa Clara County California martial arts that it is known as today. In 2016 Carlos Melo partnered with Morgan Chappell. Under the management of Carlos & Morgan Gilroy BJJ joined the Caio Terra Association in 2019, and the Academy made it through the 2020 pandemic. Even though it’s doors were closed to the public the school was able survive the shutdown of many businesses & martial arts schools and Gilroy BJJ was able to re-open its doors once again in spring of 2021. In early 2022 Morgan Chappell moved to Nevada and Carlos Melo partnered with Anthony Rutherford. Carlos & Anthony make up the current leadership of Gilroy BJJ which looks to continue the rich tradition of maintaining the Academy as South Santa Clara County’s premier School for Self Defense, Law Enforcement training & Sport Jiu-Jitsu instruction.

Kids Program Url: https://gilroybjj.com/schedule/

Kids Program Detail: We provide a safe, happy and fun environment for children of all ages. Our goal is to build their confidence, while teaching an effective self defense based martial art. In addition children will learn the importance of respect, hard work, integrity and problem-solving! Our dedicated instructor staff are patient and encouraging, all while teaching children life skills such as goal-setting, respecting others, and doing their personal best. Classes are instructed in a formal, organized manner to ensure safety and to encourage students of all levels to focus and listen during class- all while having fun and making friends!

Schedule Url: https://gilroybjj.com/schedule/

Special Offer: 3 Day Free Trial

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/Gilroybjj/

Awards: Carlos Melo - IBJJF Masters World Champion (2013 Master 2); IBJJF Masters World Champion (2017 Master 2); IBJJF Masters World 3rd Place (2018 Master 3); IBJJF American National Champion (2012 Adult); IBJJF American National Champion (2013 Master 1); IBJJF American Nationals 3rd Place (2011 Adult); IBJJF World Champion (2009 brown); IBJJF Pans Champion (2009 brown); IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2008 brown); IBJJF Pans Championship 2nd Place (2008 brown); IBJJF World Championship 2nd Place (2007 purple)

Country: United States