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Welcome to Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu
Roy Dean Affiliate
ABOUT US
Welcome to Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu, we are a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu garage club where high-level instruction and a welcoming community is the standard. Our Mission and Vision is a Jiu Jitsu club that is accessible, welcoming and where an unmatched culture separates us from the others and supports continued growth and development individually and as a tribe. Practicing Jiu Jitsu can help improve not only your physical fitness, but also your mental and emotional well-being. Join the tribe, start your journey and DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE!
Meet the Instructor
Greg Castro grew up in Sacramento, California, where he started training Karate at seven years old. He joined the Marine Corps in 2007, and in 2009, Greg became a certified Black Belt instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, focusing on hand-to-hand, edged weapons, and close-quarters combat techniques.
While stationed in California in 2010, Greg was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; however, because of his commitment to the Armed Services, Greg continuously traveled worldwide to support humanitarian missions and combat operations until 2015.
In 2016, Greg reignited his training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and joined the Kinematic Martial Arts Academy. In 2021 Greg re-opened Kinematic Martial Arts in Cornelius NC and earned his purple belt under Master Pedro Sauer. In 2024 Greg and his family made the move back to Jacksonville NC and continued his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey undergoing a skills evaluation and affiliation process under renowned Professor Roy Dean.
In addition to Jiu-Jitsu he also has experience in Filipino Martial Arts (Escrima, FMA, Arnis,) with a focus in stick, knife and hand fighting techniques. Kajukenbo, a hybrid martial art that combines Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kenpo, and Boxing
