LAVIN

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John Lavin

Owner/lead instructor.

 

John is a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (Professor Rank) and a 4th Degree black belt in Vale Tudo (Mixed Martial Arts), and is the 2015, 2014, and 2012 California State Grappling Champion (UGF) and a four-time North American Grappling Association (NAGA) title belt holder (2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016).

John has won several competitions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing, including a submission victory over UFC Veteran Nam Phan, a hard-fought win over BJJ Black Belt Riury Gracie, winning all his matches by submission at the 2013 NAGA, not having a single point scored against him at the 2015 UGF, and a narrow defeat against BJJ light weight world Champion Ciao Terra.

In addition to his MMA & BJJ experience, John has trained in Western Boxing, Sambo, Amateur Wrestling, Strength & Conditioning, Kettlebells, Judo, Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Flexibility & Mobility, Plyometrics, and coached Sport Karate.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black belt awarded by Steve Maxwell
Vale Tudo Black Belt awarded by Mike Valentine

Tournaments:

• 1st place: 2016 NAGA West Coast Championships, Expert Division

• Win: Inertia fight league 145lb Kickboxing Bout

• Win: K-One Fitness Fight Night June 2016

• 1st place: 2015 NAGA Neveda State Championship, Expert Division

• 1st place: 2015 NAGA Neveda State Championship, Black Belt Division (Gi)

• 1st place: 2015 UGF California State Championship, Expert Division

• 1st place: 2014 UGF California State Championship, Expert Division

• Win: 2014 M.A.T.S Fundraiser 130lb Kickboxing Bout  (KO)

• Win: 2014 M.A.T.S Fundraiser 130lb Pankration Bout  (Submission)

• 1st place: 2013 NAGA California State Championship, Expert Division

• Win: 2013 AMM Superfight #3, Catch Weight Kickboxing Bout

• Win: 2013 AMM Superfight #2, 135lb Kickboxing Bout

• 1st place: 2012 NAGA California State Championship, Expert Division

• Win 2012 Round Five Gym Smoker 145lb Kickboxing Bout

• 2nd place: 2012 Jiu Jitsu By the Bay, No-gi, Advanced Division

• 1st place: 2012 UGF California State Championship, Advanced Division

• 1st place: 2011 Bay Area Jiu Jitsu Classic, Advanced Division

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A dynamic teaching style and a true love for Mixed Martial Arts coupled with over two decades of professional martial arts teaching experience make John an ideal coach for both new and seasoned MMA enthusiasts.