Professor Justin "Machine" Holder

Head professor Justin “Machine” Holder is a 3rd degree black belt under Professor Ralph Gracie.  He started Jiu-Jitsu with Ralph in 2001 after competing as a power weight lifter.  Machine has a reputation for being a technician in execution with an encyclopedic knowledge of the gentle art of Jiu-Jitsu.  Machine is also available for scheduling private lessons.  

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He teaches adult and youth in San Jose and Santa Clara.

Professor Anthony Souza

Professor Anthony Souza is a 5th degree black belt from Florianopolis, Brazil that has been training under Ralph Gracie for 15 years.  He formerly instructed a the Ralph Gracie Dublin dojo for several years.

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He teaches adult and youth in San Jose and Santa Clara.

Professor Dorian Cartwright

Professor and general manager Dorian Cartwright is a 3rd degree black belt under Professor Ralph Gracie.  He started Jiu-Jitsu with Ralph in 2003 and focuses on competition.  
– IBJJF World Championship (competitor)
– 3x IBJJF Pan Ams medalist (gold, silver, bronze)
– 2x US Open medalist
– Charles Gracie Lake Tahoe Open champion

Professor Sean Whitmore

Professor Sean Whitmore is a first degree black belt who started training BJJ at the age of 17 years old at the Ralph Gracie Mountain View dojo.  He received a black belt from Alan "Gumby" Marques.

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He teaches Mon/Wed noon in Santa Clara.

David Escobedo

Instructor David Escobedo has over 10 years of BJJ training, a journey which began at Ralph Gracie Modesto.  

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He teaches 7 am in San Jose and Santa Clara.