Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj

Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj is best known as the headquarters of the TRUJITSU system, developed and led by Matt Baker—a fourth-degree black belt under Jean Jacques Machado. Matt brings over thirty years of experience as a competitor, coach, and referee, with a long list of IBJJF titles including the PANs, Master Worlds, No-Gi Worlds, and American Nationals. His practical approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blends old-school fundamentals with modern competition strategy, and his TRUJITSU curriculum is built around maximizing results for students of all backgrounds. Jill Baker, a third-degree black belt and multiple-time Master World and PAN Champion, heads the women’s program, while a team of accomplished black belt instructors—including Roman Baker, Kylie Lasater, and Scott Lasater—rounds out the coaching staff. The academy runs a full slate of classes for men, women, and children, with both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu as foundational parts of the schedule. Women have access to dedicated “Riveters” classes, taught exclusively by Jill Baker, offering a focused environment for skill development and competition preparation. Kids’ and youth programs are structured as distinct offerings, with the “Ninja Program” aimed at building confidence and technical ability in younger students. For families with homeschool needs, daytime kids’ classes are available as well. Trujitsu Bakersfield’s program structure makes it easy for families, women, and serious competitors alike to find their place on the mat. The academy regularly hosts seminars, competition training, and Machado Affiliate Network events, and is equipped to welcome both new students and visitors seeking high-level instruction in Bakersfield, CA.

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