Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
of San Luis Obispo
Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all ages and skill levels.
Now with 2 locations in San Luis Obispo County. Learn more
Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all ages and skill levels.
Now with 2 locations in San Luis Obispo County. Learn more
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques. The purpose of BJJ is to control and subdue a larger and stronger opponent through the use of superior techniques and body leverage. The emphasis of grappling rather than striking allows students to practice with varying levels of intensity, minimizing the threat of serious injury which is more common in striking martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students practice with a gi or kimono (uniform). In no-gi BJJ, students typically wear t-shirts and shorts, instead of the typical gi.
Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Luis Obispo is part of the Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Santa Barbara family. Paragon BJJ is well respected within the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world. Paragon has produced many champions, and world champions. Paragon is based upon the techniques developed and perfected from the great Helio Gracie, of the great Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu family, founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s techniques are based on timing, leverage and position. No matter the size of your opponent, these 3 elements together, will help you become successful in “submitting” your opponent with a lock, hold or choke.
Chris Lovato began wrestling in high school and wrestled for more than 10 years at the high school and collegiate level as well as freestyle and Greco roman wrestling. From 1989 to 1994 he coached high school and junior high school wrestling with some of his students placing the California State Championships. In 1995 Chris began training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. He spent about 5 years training and competing in Judo and earned his Judo Black Belt in 1997 from Mario Rubio of Five Cities Judo in Arroyo Grande. Chris has been training and competing in BJJ and submission wrestling for more than 10 years and earned his Brown Belt from the founder of Paragon BJJ, Franjinha Miller in 2008. Some of his recent titles include the 2009 Pan American Champion, 1st Place in the 2009 US Open in Santa Cruz, Ca. 2007 No-Gi world champion and absolute silver medalist, 2007 Pan American silver medalist, 2007 US Open Champion, and 2006 Pan American champion. Recently Chris opened the Paragon BJJ San Luis Obispo school offering classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that incorporate both wrestling and judo into the BJJ curriculum. Chris has recently been awarded his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This comes after many years of training, competing, discipline, and dedication to the art of Brazilina Jiu Jitsu!
Ty has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 3 years. He currently holds a Blue Belt. He earned his Blue Belt with the Gracie Academy. He has since been training in Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Chris Lovato for over a year. Since training with Chris and Paragon, his technique has become more smooth and refined. He's also developed a natural talent for teaching, which has earned him the position as the "Kid's Program" Director and Instructor.
As a fifteen year law enforcement veteran Ty has training in weaponless defense, firearms, and arrest/control tactics. As a former School Resource Officer and Regional Occupation Program teacher, Ty has extensive experience in child education and instruction.
