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Team Members

Jason Montoya

Professor

🎓 Elite Pedigree: A 2nd-degree Black Belt under the legendary Bruno Bastos.
🥋 Double Black Belt: He’s mastered both BJJ and Judo, giving his students a "best of both worlds" edge.
👨‍🏫 Patient Teacher: Has been breaking down techniques for students of all levels since 2008.
📋 The Game Planner: He’s the one who designs the classes so you always have a clear path to get better.

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Stephen Moore

Black Belt Instructor

🥇 Black Belt Veteran: Reached the pinnacle of the sport in 2022 through years of consistency.
🥋 The Comeback Kid: Perfectly understands the journey of returning to training after a long hiatus.
🏆 Tested & Proven: Has competed extensively, meaning he knows exactly how to handle "competition jitters."
💡 Detail Oriented: Loves helping beginners find those "lightbulb moments" where a technique finally clicks.

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Johnny Mendoza

Black Belt Instructor and Co-Owner

🥉 Late Bloomer Success: Proved it's never too late by winning two bronze medals at the IBJJF No-Gi Pans.
🥋 Active Brown Belt: He’s right there in the trenches with his students, still competing and learning.
🏠 Community First: Created Evo BJJ to give Carlsbad’s youth a positive place to grow.
🤝 Relatable Leader: Known for his "open door" energy and commitment to student mentorship

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Tye McBeth

Instructor

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David Vasquez

Instructor and Co-Owner

🏗️ Culture Keeper: Focused on making the gym an inviting, ego-free zone for everyone.
🥋 Brown Belt Pursuit: Balances the business side of the gym with a deep love for daily training.
🌟 Character Focused: Believes BJJ is more about building better people than just better fighters.
🏋️ Health Advocate: Uses his fitness background to help students move better and stay injury-free.

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Zion Mendoza

Instructor

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801 N. 8th St.

Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Proudly providing world-class  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self-Defense, and Youth Martial Arts to Carlsbad, Artesia, Hobbs, Roswell, and the surrounding Eddy County areas.

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The Evo Competition Team (now competing as Second Grip) is a registered  501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

Second Grip Jiu Jitsu is a separate for-profit entity.

Second Grip Jiu Jitsu (formerly Evo BJJ) is Carlsbad’s premier martial arts academy. We specialize in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids, teens, and adults—helping our community adjust, adapt, and grow on and off the mats.

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