Dave Camarillo one of the pioneers in American Jiu-Jitsu. As one of Ralph Gracie’s first Black Belts Dave dominated the competition scene for many years. As the BJJ coach for AKA he trained many UFC fighters and today spends his time teaching at his Academy in Pleasanton,Ca and training LEO and Military forces around the world. If you really want to improve your BJJ game this is a do not miss seminar to wrap up 2019.

Emily Kwok is a Japanese born Canadian, who holds the rank of black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under Ricardo Almeida. Known as a pioneer of the sport and a great ambassador for women’s jiu jitsu through her work with Groundswell Grappling Concepts, as well as through the “How to Defeat the Bigger Stronger Opponent” series produced with Stephan Kesting, Kwok is also a 2x IBJJF World Champion, and a mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran, having finished her MMA career with a flawless record.

Her accomplishments include:
World Champion (2007)
World No Gi Champion (2010)
World No Gi Championship 2nd place (2007, 2011)
American Nationals 2nd place (2009 absolute)
World Championship 3rd place (2010)
Pan American Championship 3rd place (2008, 2012)

Gui Mendes is a 4x black belt world champion and head professor at the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He began training Jiu-Jitsu when he was 12 years old in his hometown of Rio Claro, Brazil. He received his black belt from Ramon Lemos in 2008 after winning multiple world titles at the lower belts.

Vanessa Wexler is the Co-Owner & Head Instructor for the Female Jiu-Jitsu Program at Gracie Barra in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Vanessa has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2003.

Her accomplishments include:
IBJJF Masters Worlds Brown Belt Silver Medalist 2016
F2W PRO 7 Brown Belt No Gi 115lbs Champion
IBJJF Pan American Brown Belt Champion 2016
IBJJF US American National Champion Brown Belt GI 2015
IBJJF US American National Champion NO GI 2015
2015 Fight To Win Female Brown Belt of the Year
2015 Fight To Win Female Nogi Grappler of the Year