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Team Members

Jason Montoya

Professor

🎓 Elite Pedigree: A 2nd-degree Black Belt under the legendary Bruno Bastos.
🥋 Double Black Belt: He’s mastered both BJJ and Judo, giving his students a "best of both worlds" edge.
👨‍🏫 Patient Teacher: Has been breaking down techniques for students of all levels since 2008.
📋 The Game Planner: He’s the one who designs the classes so you always have a clear path to get better.

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Stephen Moore

Black Belt Instructor

🥇 Black Belt Veteran: Reached the pinnacle of the sport in 2022 through years of consistency.
🥋 The Comeback Kid: Perfectly understands the journey of returning to training after a long hiatus.
🏆 Tested & Proven: Has competed extensively, meaning he knows exactly how to handle "competition jitters."
💡 Detail Oriented: Loves helping beginners find those "lightbulb moments" where a technique finally clicks.

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Johnny Mendoza

Black Belt Instructor and Co-Owner

🥉 Late Bloomer Success: Proved it's never too late by winning two bronze medals at the IBJJF No-Gi Pans.
🥋 Active Brown Belt: He’s right there in the trenches with his students, still competing and learning.
🏠 Community First: Created Evo BJJ to give Carlsbad’s youth a positive place to grow.
🤝 Relatable Leader: Known for his "open door" energy and commitment to student mentorship

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Tye McBeth

Instructor

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David Vasquez

Instructor and Co-Owner

🏗️ Culture Keeper: Focused on making the gym an inviting, ego-free zone for everyone.
🥋 Brown Belt Pursuit: Balances the business side of the gym with a deep love for daily training.
🌟 Character Focused: Believes BJJ is more about building better people than just better fighters.
🏋️ Health Advocate: Uses his fitness background to help students move better and stay injury-free.

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Zion Mendoza

Instructor

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