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The instructors as Danville Jiu Jitsu are some of the best martial arts trainers in the San Francisco East Bay area. Our coaches have over a century of combined experience and are passionate about providing martial arts training. They make fantastic role models for impressionable youngsters who want to learn healthy physical and mental habits. They are also encouraging mentors, friends for our adult students.
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Coach Mike Mitchell is a proud black belt, having trained under World Champion Caio Terra. He has ample experience with children as he is a father and has coached children’s little league baseball and soccer. Coach Mike offers professional training and instruction that will help kids of all ages make the most of their Jiu Jitsu classes. He’s also a great role model who will inspire kids to reach their full potential on the mat and in life.
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Coach Marty Armendarez is a high level MMA competitor who has beaten impressive opponents. He is also an experienced and versatile wrestling coach, and received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012. Coach Marty teaches Kickboxing and is the head instructor of our Ladies Jiu Jitsu program.
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Coach Nick Vasallo is the head instructor of our Muay Thai Kickboxing program. He is a CMAT (Certified Martial Arts Teacher) and creator of the Muay Thai program at Global Martial Arts University. He is also a tenured professor of music, married with two kids, composes/sings/plays guitar in two bands (Antagony and Oblivion), and owns WeNeedMerch.com - a custom apparel company.