LivJits Long Beach Jiu Jitsu Academy

Specialties

LivJits Jiu Jitsu lessons are taught by none other than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3^rd Degree Black Belt Marcelo Meleiro right here in Long Beach, CA. This fitness, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts coach has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to transform trainees into outstanding fighters with winning records.

Marcelo’s resume includes working as a cornerman, coach to Bellator Fighters, assistant coach of UFC Champions, training camp developer, training and sparring partner selector, fight plan strategist and BJJ and MMA competitor. Meleiro has had the honor of running striking clinics and developing fight strategies and training plans for MMA competitions and BJJ tournaments.

LivJits customers love our family-​oriented, safe environment. This Long Beach Jiu Jitsu academy’s staff not only trains Jiu Jitsu, they live Jiu Jitsu. And, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Marcelo Meleiro has a reputation for transforming both kids and adults into BJJ machines. That makes LivJits L

History

Established in 2015.

The idea of LivJits comes from the vision of Professor Marcelo Meleiro. It all began in Rio de Janeiro when Meleiro began taking Judo lessons at the age of five. By 13, he was interested in complimenting his Judo skills, and began taking Jiu Jitsu lessons from Master Andre Pederneiras. At the age of 17, the young teen decided to take on mastering Jiu Jitsu full-​time.

Today, this Jiu Jitsu international champion trains others to live the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. He focuses on teaching others that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu «greatly improves life, builds confidence and creates better citizens.» Professor Marcelo Meleiro now teaches at LivJits Long Beach Jiu Jitsu Academy, where you don’t just train Jiu Jitsu, YOU LIVE IT!

Meet the Manager

Marcelo M.

Manager

Both of Marcelo Meleiro’s parents were professors at universities throughout his life. Not only did he bring those academic values to his learning style, he also soon developed a passion for teaching as well. He went on to college, majoring in business, eventually joining a master’s program in marketing. In time, he decided to focus his studies on Customer Behavior, while concentrating on social studies and psychology. Many believe this is what has given him the ability to communicate with and teach others so well.

Now a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3^rd Degree Black Belt, Marcelo Meleiro decided to move to South Florida at the age of 29. It was there that he started his very first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy, which flourished for about eight years. He then decided to take his ventures to the West Coast, and chose Sunny California as his new home. After years of working for other California Jiu Jitsu schools, he decided to turn his dream into a reality. And, the idea of LivJits Long Beach was

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