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Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu
The mind of a child is best developed through games and playtime. Utilizing a variety of drills and games, children will learn techniques that directly apply to body manipulation, cardio, and jiu-jitsu.
Jiu-Jitsu will teach children the ability to operate under pressure, stressful situations, and the ability to defend themselves. In addition, their bodies will develop flexibility, situational awareness, and endurance.
ADULT JIU-JITSU
The lessons you will learn are tried and true jiu-Jitsu. The knowledge, techniques, and concepts you will learn have been passed down from high level black belts throughout the world, that have gravitated towards the Checkmat flag. This sport is competitive and intriguing. A constant puzzle forcing the player to think moves ahead.
The essence of Checkmat is individuality with a flair; learn and develop your own game. This particular martial art will develop your cardio, functional strength, and will serve as a fun practical way to lose weight.
Private Sessions
Develop and understand Jiu-Jitsu on a deeper scale through one on one training with Professor Jose Gutierrez. He has dedicated his life to jiu-jitsu, a man who has undergone training with the founder of Checkmat Master Leo Vieira and various world class grapplers. Whether it be Gi or No-Gi, Professor is ready and able to develop your Jiu-Jitsu
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1393 E Alton gloor blvd STE 5
Brownsville, TX 78526
Phone
(956)-551-4419
Email
checkmat.btx@gmail.com
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meet the founder
As a first generation Mexican American growing up in Southern California, Jose Gutierrez fell in love with athletics, the outdoors, and the booming cultural scene that was California. As a youth, he would spend countless hours on the seemingly endless shoreline of Huntington Beach. Skateboarding was an early focus in his life. The artistic expression of skating allowed for him to practice a craft and develop an innovative style unique to him; this would later translate into jiu-jitsu. The perseverance it takes to land a trick is the same relentlessness it takes to execute a technique.
In 2007, he joined a local mma gym, but he was predominantly a striker utilizing Muay Thai skills. However, once he put the gi on, he completely devoted his time to improving and developing his jiu-jitsu. Upon joining All-American Jiu-Jitsu he fell in love with the gentle art and gave up mma entirely. After achieving his brown belt, he sought further guidance and looked towards his idol; Leo Vieira and Team Checkmat.
He joined the closest Checkmat affiliate, Conde Koma in 2012. In 2014, he followed his instructor Robson “Robynho” Rodrigues as he began the Checkmat Buena Park lineage. In 2015, Jose became Robynho’s second student to be promoted to black belt. In 2016, Jose was fortunate enough to spend an entire year under the tutelage of Master Leo Vieira at Checkmat Headquarters. A drastic difference from the days when he used to purchase Leo’s Extreme Jiu-Jitsu tapes. This pivotal year was groundbreaking. On a daily basis he trained alongside certified legends, yet no one was bigger than the Checkmat team itself. Leo Vieira, similar to a shepard, humbly guides Checkmat. Cultivating a culture and establishing a pedigree of champions.
In 2017, he would return to Checkmat Buena Park with his beloved Hooligans, where he would win multiple competitions and super fights.
During his purple belt years it became a realization that he wanted to open a gym. A decade later he searched nation wide for the ideal spot. He found a beautiful beach reminiscent of his childhood, and the opportunity for an affordable home. He packed his life and traveled to Brownsville, to establish what would be his forever home and Checkmat BTX. He hopes to introduce the level, intensity, and culture of California’s jiu-jitsu scene to Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley.
