David Camarillo
Judo and BJJ black belt Dave Camarillo developed Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu by bringing throws and groundwork into one system.
Biography
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BJJ Heroes, Dave Camarillo(opens in a new tab)
Dave Camarillo's full name is David Camarillo; he was born in 1977 and raised in California.
Where in the source: Profile and biography — “Full Name: David Camarillo”
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Jay Hipps, Hacienda Network, Dave Camarillo Brings a Lifetime in Martial Arts to Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu, June 21, 2016(opens in a new tab)
Camarillo began judo at age five under a family training routine led by his father, Jim Camarillo, and later spent summers training in Japan.
Where in the source: Profile interview — “began his training at age five”
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At nineteen, Camarillo added Brazilian jiu-jitsu to his judo background, viewing its groundwork as a complement to judo's throwing emphasis.
Where in the source: Profile interview — “At 19, he branched out”
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Camarillo earned black belts in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, receiving the latter under Cesar and Ralph Gracie at age twenty-six.
Where in the source: Profile interview — “black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu”
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After teaching with the Gracies, Camarillo coached at American Kickboxing Academy and trained Cain Velasquez from the beginning of his professional career through Velasquez's 2010 UFC heavyweight title.
Where in the source: Coaching account — “trained Cain from the beginning”
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Luke Thomas, MMA Fighting, Technique Talk: Dave Camarillo on judo in MMA, June 1, 2013(opens in a new tab)
Camarillo developed Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu as a style combining elements of judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Where in the source: Technique Talk introduction — “developed a style known as”
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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Online, Dave Camarillo(opens in a new tab)
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu's online academy identifies Dave Camarillo and Matt Darcy as its founders and presents Camarillo as an active instructor in its lesson library.
Where in the source: Dave Camarillo — “Founded by Dave Camarillo and Matt Darcy”
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