Grappling and submissionsJiu-Jitsu is extremely effective when it comes to fighting. Among it’s many positive attributes for people who put time on the mat, it teaches participants to engage and neutralize larger and stronger opponents. Our members learn critical self-defense techniques. We are dedicated to daily training to find precision, speed and safety under stress. In addition to standup fighting, grip fighting, throwing and sports grappling, we train no-gi when weapons, legal concerns, and multiple assailants can occur. Members who are interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitions will find amazing coaches and training partners at ACE Jiu-Jitsu, where Tim teaches in California.

Jiu-Jitsu Instructors

Tim Cartmell is an Asian Full-Contact fighting champion, a Submission Grappling champion, a two time Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion at the brown and black belt level and seven time winner of the Copa Pacifica de Jiu Jitsu. Tim received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Cleber Luciano in 2003.

Michael Selin began training Judo under Tsai Sensei in 1989 in Taiwan. During this same period, he also began training Aikido in 1991 under Lee Ching Nan Sensei, and received Shodan with the Taiwan Aikido Federation and the Aikikai in Japan in 1994. In 1997 He received his Shodan with the USJI in Paramus, New Jersey under Harry Glackin Sensei. In 2000 he met Jaff Raji and began his training with the Ecole De Budo. Michael received his advanced instructors license from Raji Sensei in 2008. He started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2007, and received his blackbelt from Tim Cartmell in 2017. Michael has also taken classes in Extreme Close Quarters Concepts and related methods from Craig Douglas and firearm courses from Mark Brinski.