Michael Yu

Professor Mike trained for over 13 years at GBHQ in Irvine and earned his black belt back in 2022 from Professor Philipe Della Monica.  He has a wrestling background and coached youth and high school wrestling in the past.  Professor Mike brings a grappling style that blends the best of wrestling with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to offer his students a comprehensive understanding of grappling through these 2 very distinctive styles.  He has medaled in many competitions such as IBJJF Pans, Orange County Open, San Diego Open, and others from blue belt through black belt.  However, his focus is on sharing the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu to everyone regardless of their fitness or competition levels.