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INSTRUCTORS
Our experienced coaching team, led by Kevin Irwin, collectively has 50+ years of BJJ experience. Our academy is also affiliated under Misho Ceko, a Chicago-based Ralph Gracie black belt who has been training for 20+ years. The BJJ curriculum we teach at Guardian Jiu-Jitsu includes both self-defense as well as competition Jiu-Jitsu, and everything in between. Our kickboxing coaches are similarly experienced, and offer a fun, challenging kickboxing curriculum.

KEVIN IRWIN
Head BJJ Coach & Owner
Rank: Black Belt

JOSH RADKE
BJJ Coach
Rank: Black Belt

ROB VALDEZ
BJJ Coach
Rank: Brown Belt

ELDIS PEREZ
BJJ Coach
Rank: Brown Belt

JEREMY WELSH
Kickboxing Coach
BJJ Purple Belt

NICK DEWITT
Strength & Conditioning Coach
BJJ Purple Belt
Instructors: Team
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