Official Student Ranking
When you become a member of Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you become part of a Jiu-Jitsu history that traces back to the early years of Gracie Barra. Our lineage can be traced as follows:
Carlos Gracie Sr. » Carlos Gracie Jr. » Jean Jacques Machado » Matt Baker
Members of BBJJ under the guidance of Matt Baker have reached their goals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling, and MMA. Some notable Championship titles that have been reached are Grapplers Quest, American Nationals (IBJJF), and the North American Championships (NABJJF), IBJJF Master Worlds, Gracie Worlds and JJWorld Leaguue.
The Following lists includes students currently studying the latest concepts and developments in the TRUJITSU system.
Note: Some recent promotion changes may not be indicated. To confirm the Validity of an individuals credential please call our office directly at 661-345-2906
+ Black Belts
Freddy Madera [Black Belt First Degree]
James Royston [Black Belt First Degree]
Jill Baker [Black Belt First Degree]
Chad Dupraw [Black Belt First Degree]
Sam Campenella [Black Belt First Degree]
Ian Elliot [Black Belt First Degree]
Jeremy Barden [Black Belt First Degree]
Brandon Borden [Black Belt First Degree]
Daniel Gorden
Rudy Rosario
Matt Owens
Alex Barcelona
Rocky Brown
Jimmy Smith
Frank Rini
Joel Celestino
Osvaldo Martinez
Jesus Esquibel
Andrew Lowrimore
Frank Lauro
Jacob Lanier
James Morales
Rudy Rosalas
Eric Juarez
Ryan Galvan
Connor Welle
Nick Ross
Ashley Arreola
Justin Tapia
David Ramos
Efrem Villasenor
Justin Halgren
Martin Pequenio
Thien Nygo
Kylie Lasater
Scott Lasater
Julio Rivera
+ Brown Belts
Michael "Guam" Gatus
Jared Ghilarduci
Jed Lehman
Mario Esquer
Mitchell Thompson
Joel Cantu
Roman Baker
Alejandro Mejia
Michael Walker
Stephan Mears
Rick Watson
Thomas Board
Chris Juarez
Barbera Quiroz
Corey Ballestero
+ Purple Belts
James Donahue
Thomas Woods
Arby Matigay
Artudo Maldanado
Anthony Pasquini
Alex Garcia
Tanner Arebalo
Lidia Espinoza
Elisio Lira
David Mena
Daniel Mitchell
Justin Agee
Jeff Stambook
Dustin Pitchard
Michael Madera
Miguel Diaz
Roland Madera
Manuel Cisneros
Frank Padilla
Matt Jones
Kyle Glagovich
Miguel Mena
Julio Norman
Adolph Gonzalez
Gab Garza
Delia Madera
Mike Bryan
Josh Quiring
Brian Gatus
Angie Mena
Matt Park
+ Blue Belts
Jeremy Haase
Tony Valenzuela
Fred Miller
Alex Hernandez
Robert Sherman
Jo Anna Smith
Bryan Gray
Ken Hagstadt
Andrea Moon
Danny Aguilar
Kim Simmons
Julie Avila
Julia Castillo
Jesse Pena
Jeff Goodspeed
Terry Gonsman
Serena Soto
Joey Estrada
Mike Russel
Kelly Taylor
Mike Clark
Audrea Estrada
Mykal Leonoah
Christian De Leon "Paco"
Mario Monge
Jason Page
May Gorden
Victor Perales
Albert Gomez
Ted Williams
Eric Castillo
Tiffany Trosclar
Michelle Goodspeed
Patrick Orozco
Jesus Loya
Julia Loya
Luis Cruz
Leslie Kim
Adam Silva
Kevin Olmos
Arturo Perez
Jesus Ponce
Michael Bryan
Roc Walker
Aaron Hynds
Aaron weimer
Randy Force
Dawson Burger
Jaden Tevis
Korey Keaton
Mike Heider
Melissa Ballestero
Ricardo Carreno
Thomas Jannuzzi
Danny Mitchell
Tim Selbrede
Victoria Suarez
Roby De Jesus
Kayden Bingham
Christian Segoviano
Tyler Priest
Alex Mena
Camden Williams