Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense has a mission, to provide each individual with the instruction, guidance, and support needed to allow that person to achieve their goals. At Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense we have 5 Jiu Jitsu Black Belts. All are proficient and give exceptional expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self-Defense, Judo, Wrestling, and Bully Prevention. Professor Kevin Bellard is c
urrently a 2nd degree Black Belt Under Master Ralph Gracie. Professor Kevin Bellard holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under 5th Degree Master Ralph Gracie. Master Ralph was taught Jiu Jitsu by his father, and his father Carlos Gracie Jr, who learned Jiu Jitsu and its lifestyle from his father, Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, Sr. Not many Jiu Jitsu practitioners can say that they have such a pure Jiu Jitsu lineage, of which Kevin is very proud. In 2001, Professor Kevin moved from Louisiana to San Francisco, where he lived for 11 years, it was in San Francisco that he discovered BJJ from a friend and soon started training under Professor Sapao at Ocean Beach Barra Brothers Jiu Jitsu. Kevin trained 5-7 days a week for many years under Professor Sapao. He has competed and medaled in IBJJF tournaments all over the United States and Brazil. He is very accomplished as a competitor and instructor who has a passion for teaching and helping others discover this life- changing martial art. Don’t waste one more minute, join today!
