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5 instructors · 3 black belts

Who you willlearn from.

Your personal journey is our priority. We take the time to understand your goals and strengths, creating a supportive partnership that helps you bring your best self forward. Our instructors lead with passion and energy, inspiring you to discover your own drive for growth in every class.

Team LEAD Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Great martial artistsare built throughgreat mentorship.

Jason Montoya, Black Belt — 2nd Degree, instructor at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu

Professor · Head Instructor

Jason Montoya

Black Belt — 2nd Degree

  • A 2nd-degree black belt under the legendary Bruno Bastos.
  • A double black belt — BJJ and Judo — giving his students a best-of-both-worlds edge.
  • Has been breaking down techniques for students of all levels since 2008.
  • The game planner: he designs the classes so you always have a clear path to get better.
Stephen Moore, Black Belt — 1st Degree, instructor at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu

Instructor

Stephen Moore

Black Belt — 1st Degree

Johnny Mendoza, Black Belt, instructor at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu

Co-Owner · Instructor

Johnny Mendoza

Black Belt

Zion Mendoza, Brown Belt, instructor at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu

Instructor

Zion Mendoza

Brown Belt

Tye McBeth, Purple Belt, instructor at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu

Instructor

Tye McBeth

Purple Belt

The women and girls who train at Second Grip Jiu Jitsu lined up in their gis, from white belt through brown belt
Every belt from white through brown — the women and girls on the mats in Carlsbad.

We are proud to be a diverse academy where everyone belongs. With a strong, vibrant community of women on our mats, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive space where every student feels empowered.

Meet them on the mat,not on a web page.

Your first class is free, and one of these coaches will walk you through it personally. Want the story of the academy first? Read about Second Grip.