Jiu Jitsu // Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The origins of Jiu-Jitsu most likely lay in the grappling arts of China and Greece that were significantly refined by the Japanese throughout the Feudal Period (1185-1868). The battlefield art used by samurai was threatened by the socio-political climate of the Meiji Period and was preserved by Jigaro Kano’s style of Judo that changed the art into a style of grappling that enabled practitioners to train more without sustaining so many injuries. It was during this time of transition that Judo/Jiu-Jitsu was introduced to a Brazilian family, the Gracies, who then refined and spread the art throughout the decades (1915-current). Since coming to the United States by way of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the early 1990’s, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been going through further changes and continues to evolve year by year.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is now one of the most respected and effective martial arts in the world today and has been adopted by all branches of the US Military, local and national law enforcement, Air Marshals and military forces from around the world. It is not based on strength or athleticism alone; its effectiveness comes from the use of leverage and body positioning to defend oneself in virtually any close quarters attack or assault. The student applies a variety of chokes, joint locks, pins and escapes to control his opponent.
Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu
Founder Dave Camarillo is the head instructor and owner of Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu. He is a Black Belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Olympic Judo. He has trained Kickboxing from World Champion Javier Mendez and wrestled with NCAA champion Josh Koscheck and Olympian Daniel Cormier. Dave was also featured as one of the main coaches on a season of The Ultimate Fighter Reality show on Spike TV.
Dave is a level 4 Modern Army Combatives instructor (MACP). He is one of the only civilians to be level 4 certified and serves his country by training and certifying army soldiers in MACP.
Dave has been training MMA fighters at The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, Ca since 2004 as the head grappling coach. He has also been the head program director of the AKA’s Jiu-Jitsu program for the last 7 years. He currently trains World Champion UFC Heavy Weight Cain Velasquez as well as other such superb fighters as Jon Fitch, Josh Koscheck, Josh Thompson, Mike Swick, and NFL legend Heismann winner Hershel Walker.
Dave expanded his Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu program in August of 2009 by establishing his martial arts headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Although he is respected and renowned for his knowledge in mixed martial arts, his program in Pleasanton is geared towards martial arts for families, both children and adults, male and female. He is an expert instructor and focuses on developing the everyday person to reach their full martial arts potential.
Other accomplishments include:
Coach of the Year for 2010 in Vincit Magazine
Featured Coach in Fighters Only Magazine for 2010
Published author of instructional book, Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu: Revolutionizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dave Camarillo’s Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Affiliation Network:
American Kickboxing Academy – San Jose, California
Odyssey MMA – King William, Virginia
Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness – Woodbury, Minnesota
Evolution Training – Houma, Lousiana
One World – Union City, California
Ultimate Athlete – Modesto, California
Interview and Competition Video Links:
Discovery Channel: Time Warp – Features Dave Camarillo “Chaotic” Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwu3T2MWvEE
Spike Tv Channel: UFC Primetime “Lesnar vs. Cain”
UFC Channel: The Aftermath
http://www.ultimatefighter.com/full-episodes/tuf-12/the-aftermath-love-to-hate
http://www.ultimatefighter.com/full-episodes/tuf-12/the-aftermath-victory-s-all-that-matters
Fight Magazine: Hershel Walker Interview
