Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is led by Professor Matt Baker, a fourth-degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado and founder of the TRUJITSU system. With over thirty years of experience on the mats, Matt has built the academy around a practical, competition-tested approach to both gi and no-gi jiu jitsu. His own accomplishments include multiple IBJJF titles at the Pan, Master Worlds, and American Nationals, as well as years spent refereeing for major tournaments. The curriculum reflects this depth, blending traditional Machado lineage with evolving techniques and strategies developed through decades of research and competition. The academy’s instruction team brings unique strengths to the mat. Jill Baker, a third-degree black belt and multiple-time Master World and Pan champion, heads the women’s program, offering dedicated classes for women at all levels. Kylie Lasater, herself a decorated competitor and IBJJF European No-Gi champion, leads women’s no-gi instruction. Assistant coaches Roman Baker and Scott Lasater round out the staff, each bringing significant competition experience and a technical eye to both gi and no-gi classes. Training at the academy covers the full spectrum of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with separate programs for adults, kids, and women. The “Ninja Program” for children emphasizes skill development and confidence, with flexible options including daytime classes for homeschool students. Women’s-only classes provide a focused learning environment, while adult classes offer progression through fundamentals to advanced concepts in both gi and no-gi. The schedule is designed to let families train together or separately, and students are exposed to the TRUJITSU gameplan—a system now taught internationally—regardless of their age or competitive ambitions.

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