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omar salum
Omar Salum had his first contact with Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) in September 1993 through two friends, Luis Neto and Kleber Gadelha, both of them BJJ blue belts at Monteiro Academy.
Those friends used to promote competition in their backyard as a “challenge”. Omar barely a teenager, had his first Jiujitsu exposure against a 12 year old boy. Stuck-up Salum expected an easy win, but the young boy all of sudden submitted Omar. Angry, he asked for another match. One more time, he was taken by the same position (Real neck choke). That was one of the most important days in Omar’s life, especially when he figured out that boy was an Orange belt BJJ. From that day, Salum decided to dedicate his life to learn and practice this special martial art. Today, Omar has more than 250 medals. During these 23 years, he created nearly 250 new black belts around the world, while building the champions legacy wherever he goes. In Brazil and France, Omar’s students represent “Omar Salum Brazilian Jiujitsu” and carry pride with every podium win.
DAN GONZALEZ
My name is Dan and I started training in 2009 under the tutelage of Professor Mauricio Mariano “Tinguinha” at the TBJJ Academy in Anaheim Ca. There I received my Blue and Purple belt in BJJ under Tinguinha. There as a purple belt I was assigned to teach the Fundamentals/Drills BJJ, Beginners Muay Thai and Beginners Combat/MMA classes.
Due to unforeseen injuries and personal ventures I was left no choice but to take a leave of absence from BJJ for many years.
Fast forward to 2018, my family and I had already relocated to a different city. My son Lucas was old enough to learn and I wanted him to start training BJJ. It was then that we found the Gracie Humaita Hemet BJJ Academy led by Professor Omar Salum, and he and his wife Karol welcomed us with open arms. After my son’s intro class, professor Omar mentioned something that stuck to me ever since. He said to me, “my friend, you have to lead(my son) by example.” And it was then that I decided to start training BJJ again along with my son. Soon after, my wife Martha and my daughter Sophie decided to try it out aswell and we have been training here as a Family ever since.
-Training alongside my wife, my son and my daughter at Gracie Humaita Hemet as a Family 🙂
JONA URUETA
Jona urueta is a black belt under professor Omar Salum. He assists with coaching at Gracie Humaita Hemet jiu-jitsu academy. Jona has been training jiu-jitsu jitsu and competing since 2017. He has a great passion for the martial art and enjoys training and sharing his knowledge. It is his belief that great life balance and values can be achieved through discipline and dedication. He believes that great satisfaction and joy can be found in challenging yourself on a daily basis and that through that struggle we grow more confident and adept.
Noticeable accomplishments :
Ibjjf Los Angeles open (gi) gold medalist (2018)
Jiu-jitsu world league so cal (gi) gold medalist (2019)
Jiu-jitsu world league worlds championship (gi) gold medalist (2019)
Jiu-jitsu world league San Diego (gi)silver medalist (2019)
Gabriel Barragan
Gabriel Barragan started wrestling at West Valley Hemet High school in 1995. He loved the sport so much, could not stay off the mats, and became a wrestling coach and has been coaching the Hemet and San Jacinto valley for 24 years. Gabriel expanded his horizons and started Jiu Jitsu in 2004. He received his Black Belt under Professor Omar in April 2022.
eddie dennis
Eddie Dennis started training and competing in jiu jitsu in 2018. Originally he put his son in jiu jitsu to build his confidence and help with bullying that was going on at school but after a few months of seeing how much fun his son was having he decided to join in and also brought his wife and daughter into training as well. As Eddie progressed in Jiu Jitsu his love for the art continued to grow. So as a later white belt he started helping coach and as a later blue belt went on to instructing kids and teens classes. Off the mats Eddie enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and off-roading.
Notable accomplishments:
Bronze Medal – San Diego Gracie Humaita Tournament (February 2019)
Silver medal – Jiu Jitsu World League SoCal Championship (September 2019)
Brandon Arredondo
Brandon Arredondo is a purple belt under Professor Omar Salum. He assists with coaching the kids and teens of the Gracie Humaita Hemet Jiu Jitsu Academy. He started training and competing in Jiu Jitsu in 2018. Despite being an avid competitor, Brandon’s favorite part of Jiu Jitsu is giving back to the sport and local community by coaching the future generation. His goal is to help create a generation of strong, confident, and respectful young humans who can defend themselves in a variety of situations. Brandon plans to continue competing and coaching for as long as he can. He aims to follow in the footsteps of his Professor and become a multiple time World Champion of the sport. Brandon also aspires to travel the world competing and teaching seminars. After eventually earning his black belt and winning many titles, Brandon dreams of opening his own academy to continue giving back to the Jiu Jitsu community and raising a new generation of champions.
Notable Accomplishments:
IBJJF San Jose Open (Gi) bronze medalist (Apr 2019)
IBJJF San Jose Open (No-Gi) bronze medalist (Apr 2019)
Jiu Jitsu World League SoCal Championship gold medalist (Sep 2019)