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De Boa Studio, where "it's all good!"
ABOUT
My name is Andrew Gardineer, I am a Black Belt under Giva Santana. Jiu Jitsu is a life long journey, mine started in 2005 in Phoenix, AZ. At the time I had just finished playing two years of Junior College Basketball and had just moved to Arizona. I was working at Red Lobster while searching for what I wanted to do with my life. One day a fellow server, Ray Elbe, told me that he was professional fighter and that I should go check out his gym. I had been in some street fights and faired pretty well so I imagined I would go and be just fine. After taking a beating and realizing how technical fighting is I felt that this would be a great hobby to fill the void of competition that was left after basketball. A hobby soon became and obsession and passion.
I first started training at Arizona Center of Mixed Martial Arts under Elbe and the late Marc Zee. I felt that Muay Thai kickboxing would be what really interest me, then I would take some Jiu Jitsu classes as well. After about six months of training I found myself incredibly hungry to learn more Jiu Jitsu. In 2006 I was awarded my Blue Belt.
At the Blue Belt level I felt I knew so much about Jiu Jitsu. I started traveling and checking out a Lotus Club School, Siege MMA, out west of Phoenix. I had been a Blue Belt for around two years, I felt I was ready for my Purple. About that time Professor Ricardo Zanelato had came out from Brazil to teach at Siege MMA, I soon realized how little I knew. I switched full time to Siege MMA under the tutelage of Zanelato and my Jiu Jitsu began to grow rapidly. In 2009 I received my Purple Belt from then Lotus Club Black Belt Juliano Prado.
As a Purple Belt I started teaching classes when needed and learned the value of teaching others. I realized how difficult is was to break down Jiu Jitsu movements and then to teach it to others. I spent most of my Purple Belt studying and teaching. In late 2010 I received my Brown Belt from Professor Giva Santana. I am very blessed to train under Santana, he is a 4th Degree Black Belt with some the best Jiu Jitsu in the world. After receiving my Brown Belt I took an opportunity to teach at the World Renowned Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. The opportunity was given to me by the same person who got me into Jiu Jitsu, Ray Elbe. I was very fortunate to teach out there for six months and it gave me a new appreciation and respect for all that Jiu Jitsu does for me. I was also able to train traditional Muay Thai and learn the history and traditions.
December 8, 2103 I was awarded my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from Giva Santana. Now that I am a Black Belt not much has changed as I am still thirsty to train, get better, and seek knowledge.
I currently continue my journey in Jiu Jitsu teaching, competing and learning everyday at De Boa BJJ and I am excited to see what Jiu Jitsu has in store for me next.
What De Boa has to offer:
The Best Instructors:
Andrew Gardineer, Giva Santana Black Belt. Andrew teaches all of our main Jiu Jitsu classes and over-sees our kids and women's programs as-well. Andrew has over 10 years of experience training and instructing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Andrew is currently the only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor in the Surprise area, so know that you are learning from the VERY qualified instructors as a member of our school. Andrew takes pride in his teaching and enjoys watching his students grow and learn. Andrew competes on a regular basis, is a certified IBJJF and NABJJF referee, keeping his knowledge of competition rules and guild lines up to date.
Women's Instructor: Leslie Gardineer, Giva Santana Black Belt, 2013 Pan American & Masters World Champion. Leslie started and has been teaching an all female BJJ class for over 8 years, averaging 20 girls per class. Leslie, owner of "Just a Girl in a Jiu Jitsu World", an all female jiu jitsu website. Leslie regularly attends seminars and events for females, always keeping up with the latest techniques to benefit women in competition and for self defense.
*Please feel free to check lineage of our staff, we are proud of our highly qualified instructors!
Instructors
Unlimited Classes
De Boa offers over 12 adult Jiu Jitsu classes per week and 5 kids classes, we also offer open mat 4 times per week in addition to our scheduled classes. Price per month includes all classes unlimited (age appropriate)
Why should I choose Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
BJJ is The Most Effective Martial Art due to it's effectiveness for self-defense. The UFC has been proving that fact for many years. It's also a great way to get in shape, lose weight and even make new friends. You will receive incredible BJJ instruction, a family atmosphere, and learn the true ART of Jiu Jitsu at our school. No matter what your intention of learning BJJ is! You won’t find a closer group of people who truly believe that we are a family. You won’t find a more welcoming group of teammates who are more willing to share their knowledge or an instructor who cares more about his students and their progression.
What you can expect at De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Jiu Jitsu won’t just train you, it will change your life! You can learn martial arts anywhere but, at De Boa you will find a huge commitment to teaching you and your children, whether you are here to compete, defend yourself or even to learn self discipline and respect. It is so hard to explain the profound impact Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can have on a person. Most students hope to be able to simply defend themselves. They would have never imagined that not only did they accomplish that, but they are now at a level where they could easily defeat just about anyone who has never had similar training. You can expect to be more fit, toned and look and feel better than you ever had before. We pride ourselves on having an inviting, clean and safe environment. We have 5 kids instructors, ranging from Blue to Black belt level, keeping your children in good hands! We also have several asst. instructors helping to keep our adults class educational and safe for all levels of students. De Boa is proud to say we have the ONLY Brazilian Black Belt instructor in the Surprise Area.
*Please feel free to check lineage of our staff, we are proud of our highly qualified instructors!
Instructors
Let’s get you started. You can contact us here:
Contact us
*De Boa: chilling
Come find your daily "Escape", leave your worries at the door!
De Boa Studio, where "it's all good!"
ABOUT
My name is Andrew Gardineer, I am a Black Belt under Giva Santana. Jiu Jitsu is a life long journey, mine started in 2005 in Phoenix, AZ. At the time I had just finished playing two years of Junior College Basketball and had just moved to Arizona. I was working at Red Lobster while searching for what I wanted to do with my life. One day a fellow server, Ray Elbe, told me that he was professional fighter and that I should go check out his gym. I had been in some street fights and faired pretty well so I imagined I would go and be just fine. After taking a beating and realizing how technical fighting is I felt that this would be a great hobby to fill the void of competition that was left after basketball. A hobby soon became and obsession and passion.
I first started training at Arizona Center of Mixed Martial Arts under Elbe and the late Marc Zee. I felt that Muay Thai kickboxing would be what really interest me, then I would take some Jiu Jitsu classes as well. After about six months of training I found myself incredibly hungry to learn more Jiu Jitsu. In 2006 I was awarded my Blue Belt.
At the Blue Belt level I felt I knew so much about Jiu Jitsu. I started traveling and checking out a Lotus Club School, Siege MMA, out west of Phoenix. I had been a Blue Belt for around two years, I felt I was ready for my Purple. About that time Professor Ricardo Zanelato had came out from Brazil to teach at Siege MMA, I soon realized how little I knew. I switched full time to Siege MMA under the tutelage of Zanelato and my Jiu Jitsu began to grow rapidly. In 2009 I received my Purple Belt from then Lotus Club Black Belt Juliano Prado.
As a Purple Belt I started teaching classes when needed and learned the value of teaching others. I realized how difficult is was to break down Jiu Jitsu movements and then to teach it to others. I spent most of my Purple Belt studying and teaching. In late 2010 I received my Brown Belt from Professor Giva Santana. I am very blessed to train under Santana, he is a 4th Degree Black Belt with some the best Jiu Jitsu in the world. After receiving my Brown Belt I took an opportunity to teach at the World Renowned Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. The opportunity was given to me by the same person who got me into Jiu Jitsu, Ray Elbe. I was very fortunate to teach out there for six months and it gave me a new appreciation and respect for all that Jiu Jitsu does for me. I was also able to train traditional Muay Thai and learn the history and traditions.
December 8, 2103 I was awarded my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from Giva Santana. Now that I am a Black Belt not much has changed as I am still thirsty to train, get better, and seek knowledge.
I currently continue my journey in Jiu Jitsu teaching, competing and learning everyday at De Boa BJJ and I am excited to see what Jiu Jitsu has in store for me next.
What De Boa has to offer:
The Best Instructors:
Andrew Gardineer, Giva Santana Black Belt. Andrew teaches all of our main Jiu Jitsu classes and over-sees our kids and women's programs as-well. Andrew has over 10 years of experience training and instructing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Andrew is currently the only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor in the Surprise area, so know that you are learning from the VERY qualified instructors as a member of our school. Andrew takes pride in his teaching and enjoys watching his students grow and learn. Andrew competes on a regular basis, is a certified IBJJF and NABJJF referee, keeping his knowledge of competition rules and guild lines up to date.
Women's Instructor: Leslie Gardineer, Giva Santana Black Belt, 2013 Pan American & Masters World Champion. Leslie started and has been teaching an all female BJJ class for over 8 years, averaging 20 girls per class. Leslie, owner of "Just a Girl in a Jiu Jitsu World", an all female jiu jitsu website. Leslie regularly attends seminars and events for females, always keeping up with the latest techniques to benefit women in competition and for self defense.
*Please feel free to check lineage of our staff, we are proud of our highly qualified instructors!
Instructors
Unlimited Classes
De Boa offers over 12 adult Jiu Jitsu classes per week and 5 kids classes, we also offer open mat 4 times per week in addition to our scheduled classes. Price per month includes all classes unlimited (age appropriate)
Why should I choose Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
BJJ is The Most Effective Martial Art due to it's effectiveness for self-defense. The UFC has been proving that fact for many years. It's also a great way to get in shape, lose weight and even make new friends. You will receive incredible BJJ instruction, a family atmosphere, and learn the true ART of Jiu Jitsu at our school. No matter what your intention of learning BJJ is! You won’t find a closer group of people who truly believe that we are a family. You won’t find a more welcoming group of teammates who are more willing to share their knowledge or an instructor who cares more about his students and their progression.
What you can expect at De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Jiu Jitsu won’t just train you, it will change your life! You can learn martial arts anywhere but, at De Boa you will find a huge commitment to teaching you and your children, whether you are here to compete, defend yourself or even to learn self discipline and respect. It is so hard to explain the profound impact Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can have on a person. Most students hope to be able to simply defend themselves. They would have never imagined that not only did they accomplish that, but they are now at a level where they could easily defeat just about anyone who has never had similar training. You can expect to be more fit, toned and look and feel better than you ever had before. We pride ourselves on having an inviting, clean and safe environment. We have 5 kids instructors, ranging from Blue to Black belt level, keeping your children in good hands! We also have several asst. instructors helping to keep our adults class educational and safe for all levels of students. De Boa is proud to say we have the ONLY Brazilian Black Belt instructor in the Surprise Area.
*Please feel free to check lineage of our staff, we are proud of our highly qualified instructors!
Instructors
Let’s get you started. You can contact us here:
Contact us
De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy
14763 W. Cactus Rd. Suite #104
Surprise AZ 85379
623-377-8967
14763 W. Cactus Rd. Suite #104
Surprise AZ 85379
623-377-8967
