One of the most decorated athletes in the history of the sport, Garth Taylor has been teaching Jiu-Jitsu to the Santa Cruz community for the past 25 years. If you're looking for self-defence, sport, a healthy community, or just a fun way to get in shape, Garth Taylor Jiu-Jitsu is the place for you.
Please contact us about our absolutely free, no obligation, one week trial. The perfect place to start for students new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The fundamentals class focuses on the basic body mechanics and movements essential to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This focus on fundamentals provides the beginning student the necessary skills to succeed and grow in Jiu-Jitsu.
Please contact us about our absolutely free, no obligation, one week trial. The perfect place to start for students new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The fundamentals class focuses on the basic body mechanics and movements essential to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This focus on fundamentals provides the beginning student the necessary skills to succeed and grow in Jiu-Jitsu.
Reviews (7)
James K.
Jun 20, 2019
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Great gym to train! Friendly environment, great coaching staffs and Garth is the best. His wrestling and jiujitsu skills are world class level and he also has deep knowledge of crossfit. I improved my overall fitness level through this gym and my jiujitsu skills improved phenomenonally. I am really glad that I met Garth and other coaching staffs in these gym.
Train with hearts!!!
Train with hearts!!!
Ben D.
Mar 07, 2019
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This place is fantastic. Ive travelled a lot and trained BJJ at over a dozen different gyms and Garth is by far the best instructor i have come across. His passion for teaching is great, as is his knowledge of jiu jitsu. His teaching style is simple and effective, with great attention to detail. He can teach any move or position to any level of student.
The gym facility is excellent as well, exceptionally clean with spacious mats and high ceilings. they also have showers and individual lockers.
The best thing about this gym is the community it has fostered. Practitioners
The gym facility is excellent as well, exceptionally clean with spacious mats and high ceilings. they also have showers and individual lockers.
The best thing about this gym is the community it has fostered. Practitioners
Peter N.
Mar 05, 2019
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Hieu T.
Jan 15, 2019
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Alex V.
Jan 13, 2019
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I recently relocated from Gilroy to the east side of Santa Cruz and my coach spoke highly of Garth and his school. Upon my first visit, Garth greeted me with a warm welcome and his team was even more gracious. Garth takes great pride in the gym and it certainly shows with the cleanliness and quality of the mat space and the facilities.
As a teacher and coach, he and his other Coach, Stout [Aaron] help break down movements to a basic understanding that even a first timer will comprehend. Patience and humility is paramount in this sport and it's wonderful to see this instilled here.
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As a teacher and coach, he and his other Coach, Stout [Aaron] help break down movements to a basic understanding that even a first timer will comprehend. Patience and humility is paramount in this sport and it's wonderful to see this instilled here.
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Hong G.
Jan 09, 2019
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I have been learning jiu jitsu under Garth Taylor for a little over a year now. As the other person mentions, Garth is an excellent teacher across the board, and is able to reach any individual regardless of age, gender, nationality, or level.
Hence, I was very very surprised to learn that Garth is a multiple time, world champion BJJ competitor at Pan-Am and other notable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions. His level of experience in BJJ covers the entire gamut; he can train you for self-defense, sports jiu-jitsu (at every level--local tournament to Pan Ams), or even MMA.
Most people that compete
Hence, I was very very surprised to learn that Garth is a multiple time, world champion BJJ competitor at Pan-Am and other notable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions. His level of experience in BJJ covers the entire gamut; he can train you for self-defense, sports jiu-jitsu (at every level--local tournament to Pan Ams), or even MMA.
Most people that compete
Stephen F.
Dec 30, 2018
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Garth Taylor is an excellent teacher and an accomplished competitor, who has built a strong martial arts community in Santa Cruz county. I highly recommend training with him whether you're looking for a gym to try or just visiting the area. People are friendly, helpful and supportive. He for sure has the biggest mat space in town and the gym is kept very clean.
