Meet Our Instructors
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Black Belts
![Ben Zhuang Ben Zhuang](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-ben-zhuang.jpg)
Ben Zhuang
Black Belt 2nd Degree / Owner
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Started training in 2003 under Rodrigo Teixeira. Promoted to black belt by Gracie Barra in 2015. Received 1st degree from the IBJJF in 2018 and 2nd degree from the IBJJF in 2021.
Coach Ben is the head MMA grappling coach, strength and conditioning coach, and nutritionist for the team. He also specializes in weight cutting for combat sports and has a book on the subject. He works with athletes in the UFC, NHL, and Pro Boxing.
![Herbert Cruz - Instructor Herbert Cruz - Instructor](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-herbert-cruz.jpg)
Herbert Cruz
Black Belt / Owner
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![Jason Juatco Jason Juatco](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-jason-juatco.jpg)
Jason Juatco
Black Belt Instructor
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![Glenn Lambdin Glenn Lambdin](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-glenn-lambdin.jpg)
Glenn Lambdin
Black Belt Instructor
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![Lou Nieto Lou Nieto](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-lou-nieto.jpg)
Lou Nieto
Black Belt Instructor
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![Andy Tam Andy Tam](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-andy-tam.jpg)
Andy Tam
Black Belt Instructor
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Brown Belts
![Caylin Young Caylin Young](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-caylin-young.jpg)
Caylin Young
Brown Belt Instructor
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![David Zepeda David Zepeda](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-david-zepeda.jpg)
David Zepeda
Brown Belt Instructor
Purple Belts
![Andrew Lee - Instructor Andrew Lee - Instructor](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-andrew-lee.jpg)
Andrew Lee
Purple Belt Instructor
![Oscar Salazar Oscar Salazar](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-oscar-salazar.jpg)
Oscar Salazar
Purple Belt Instructor
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Assistant Instructors
![Derek Young Derek Young](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-derek-young.jpg)
Derek Young
Assistant Instructor
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![Ana Oceguerra Ana Oceguerra](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-ana-oceguerra.jpg)
Ana Oceguerra
Assistant Instructor
![Maria Oceguerra Maria Oceguerra](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-maria_oceguerra.jpg)
Maria Oceguerra
Assistant Instructor
![Branden Lee Branden Lee](https://schoolbjj.com/wp-content/uploads/instructor-branden-lee.jpg)
Branden Lee
Assistant Instructor