Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, Anthony Del Valle

Born in New York City, Anthony began his martial arts career at the age of 6 years old, when his stepfather, a black belt in karate and owner of a karate school, introduced Anthony to the arts.

Anthony’s first karate competition was at the age of 7 and he continued training and competing for the next 30 years, winning numerous karate, boxing and jiu-jitsu tournaments.  Anthony enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1987 and served in Desert Storm from 1990-91 as an Ammunition Technician. During his service in the Marines Anthony competed for the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps karate team, traveling and winning several tournaments. 

Discovering BJJ

In 1997, Anthony was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu by Andre Lima (BJJ Black Belt under the Machado’s). He also trained under BJJ instructor Rick Minter (BJJ Black Belt under Rigan Machado), then Gerson Sanginitto (BJJ Black Belt under Gracie Barra). 

Mastering BJJ

In late 1998, Anthony moved to Corona, California and began training at United Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Pedro Carvalho (BJJ Black Belt) and Rommel Dunbar (BJJ Black Belt). Two years later, Anthony continued his training under John Munoz (2nd degree Black Belt under Joe Moreira). After more than 10 years of training, in 2007 Anthony received his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt under John Munoz.

Accomplishments

Over the years of training, Anthony has competed and won many competitions, including his most recent accomplishments: King of the Lake Grappling Champion 194 open division, 2005 Gold Medalist Pan American No Gi, 2-time 2004 Grappler’s Quest Bronze Medalist, 2-time 2005-06 Grappler’s Quest Silver Medalist .

BJJ Instructor and Coach

Anthony has also been teaching Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling locally for 4 years and has produced several local champions. Anthony’s training under different jiu-jitsu instructors over the past 10 years has given him a unique insight of different fighting styles and teaching methods which he uses to teach all levels of students. Anthony’s teaching philosophies are teach the basics, progress to the advanced, keep an open mind, never stop learning and be the best you can be.

Here and Now

Currently Anthony still competes several times a year, but mostly teaches the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to anyone willing to learn. He is still in the military as a California National Guardsmen and is currently planning to attend Law School in 2008.

Anthony welcomes anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and/or submission wrestling in a private or group setting.

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Call: (909) 733-1900