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