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Instructor: Carlos Melo

Carlos Melo
earned his Black Belt from Professor Claudio Franca in 2009. Some of his titles include: 2011 US Open , 2010 US OPEN Black Belt Heavy Weight Champion, 2009 Mundial Champion, 2009 Pan Champion, US Open XIII Champion, 2008 Mundial Bronze Medalist, 2008 Pan Silver Medalist.  He is a 9x US Open Champion, Multiple Pan Am  and Mundial Medalist.  He is also a veteran of a local police department. 
Contact him at:
Carlos@GilroyBJJ.com

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Instructor: John "Magoo" Villarruel

John has earned a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Claudio Franca, Black Belt in Kuk Sul Do from Grandmaster Yang and a Black Belt from the American Self Defense Academy under Master Mark Daniels.  Trained Capoeira with Mestre Vaguinho.  Recent  titles include: 2011 US Open-Silver medalist middle weight division, 2010 US OPEN -Open weight Division Silver medalist, 2009 BJJ American Cup Silver medalist, 2009 US Open Bronze medalist. 
Contact him at: John@GilroyBJJ.com
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Assistant Instructor: Jason Robin

Jason has earned a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Claudio Franca.

Contact us to take advantage of our free introductory class offer.  Private lessons are also available.  Please email or call (408) 644-4984 for more information.

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Photo taken before BJJ, weighing 265lbs

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