De Boa Jiu Jitsu 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 12 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.
Gene Garcia
Giva Santana Brown Belt, Pan American Champion.
Gene has been practicing for over 10 years and is a huge asset to our school and team, pushing our competitors, teaching and working with our intro program. He has always had interest in the martial arts from childhood he started off in karate and then on to high school wrestling he found his passion once again in late 2002 in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Gene really enjoys sharing his knowledge and we feel very lucky to have him at De Boa.
Giva Santana Brown Belt, Pan American Champion.
Gene has been practicing for over 10 years and is a huge asset to our school and team, pushing our competitors, teaching and working with our intro program. He has always had interest in the martial arts from childhood he started off in karate and then on to high school wrestling he found his passion once again in late 2002 in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Gene really enjoys sharing his knowledge and we feel very lucky to have him at De Boa.
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William Walsh Brown Belt, Will started his Jiu Jitsu career in 2008 and has over 4 years experience as an instructor, he has incredible skills in helping others learn the art. Will works with our Into to Jiu Jitsu program and also helps out in our Adult class. We are very happy to have Will at team De Boa, he does a great job making sure others are getting the most out of class. |
Women's/Kid's Instructor: Leslie Gardineer
Brown Belt, Pan American & Masters World Champion. Leslie has been teaching an all female BJJ class for over 6 years, averaging 15 girls per class and helps run our kids BJJ classes as-well. Leslie, owner of "Just a Girl in a JIu Jitsu World", an all female jiu jitsu website, blog specializing in BJJ for the ladies, has a great connection in the Jiu Jitsu community. Leslie regularly attends seminars and events for females, always keeping up with the latest techniques to benefit women in competition and for self defense.
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Andy Campa
Andy originally started training BJJ in 1998 under Micah Pittman (Nelson Monteiro, Gracie Barra) in San Diego, Ca. he received Blue Belt in 1999 from Micah Pittman. Andy injured himself (herniated disc) in 1999 and didn't train for 10 years. In 2009 he decided to go back to the art/sport he fell in love with and returned to BJJ as a white belt with the goal of one day reaching Black Belt. In 2013, he received his Brown Belt this year from Professor Andrew Gardineer. Andy strives to learn and teach new techniques to better his own Jiu-Jitsu and the Jiu-Jitsu of his students. Andy provides De Boa students a place where they can better their skills, fitness, and Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, professional and FUN atmosphere. De Boa is proud to have Andy on board in our kids program. |
Rumbling/PeeWee Jiu Jitsu Instructor: Billy Hoffman
Billy found his passion for grappling starting with his experience in high school wrestling. After placing 5th in the state championship in 2008, he continued his training in the form of No Gi Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts, competing in cage fighting for a short time. After the birth of his first child in 2011, son Billy IV, he began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a goal of taking his knowledge of the sport to higher levels. In 2013 he received his Purple belt under Andrew Gardineer, Billy has earned his first degree and is fully dedicated to achieving his greatest athletic potential and passing that onto young children who may have the same dreams and aspirations. Billy is a great addition to our kids program and we are very happy to have him.
Billy found his passion for grappling starting with his experience in high school wrestling. After placing 5th in the state championship in 2008, he continued his training in the form of No Gi Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts, competing in cage fighting for a short time. After the birth of his first child in 2011, son Billy IV, he began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a goal of taking his knowledge of the sport to higher levels. In 2013 he received his Purple belt under Andrew Gardineer, Billy has earned his first degree and is fully dedicated to achieving his greatest athletic potential and passing that onto young children who may have the same dreams and aspirations. Billy is a great addition to our kids program and we are very happy to have him.
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Rumbling/PeeWee Jiu Jitsu Instructor: Cory Stangle Cory, a Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt with a Judo background, has been a great addition to our Rumbling Instructors Team. Cory is great with our little ones, being a Dad of 2 young boys himself, he brings energy, a great attitude as well as awesome martial arts skills! |
Kids Instructor:
Blue Belt Deshawn Newman
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Kids Instructors: Blue Belts, Jon and Leti Ohler |
Kids Instructor:
Purple Belt Jerry Happeny
Kids Asst. Instructor:
Grey Belt Tanner Happeney
De Boa Jiu Jitsu Academy
14763 W. Cactus Rd.
Surprise AZ 85379
623-377-8967
14763 W. Cactus Rd.
Surprise AZ 85379
623-377-8967
