Gallegos Jiu Jitsu

Gallegos Jiu Jitsu offers Cubs Jiu Jitsu, Lil Lions Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Defensive Tactics. Adult Jiu Jitsu is described as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense and focuses on ground-level altercations, holds, throws, and submission techniques. Muay Thai uses punches, knee strikes, elbow strikes, kicks, and more, and Defensive Tactics uses pressure tested and reality proven techniques from Filipino Martial Arts, Japanese and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with empty hand and weapons based application.

Programs

• Cubs Jiu Jitsu — 4-7
• Lil Lions Jiu Jitsu — 8 and Up
• Adult Jiu Jitsu — Adults · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense; focuses on ground-level altercations, holds, throws, and submission techniques; primary program
• Muay Thai — Uses punches, knee strikes, elbow strikes, kicks, and more; presented as an intense form of physical training; primary program
• Defensive Tactics — Based on pressure tested and reality proven techniques derived from Filipino Martial Arts, Japanese and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, used with empty hand and weapons based application; primary program

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Gallegos BJJ has served the South Bay San Diego County community for over 10 years. Elias Gallegos is described as a pastor, public speaker, community leader, and 5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, with over 30 years of martial arts experience and more than 15 years leading Gallegos Jiu-Jitsu HQ / Alliance Eastlake Foundation. He is also listed as a three-time IBJJF No-Gi World medalist, and the page mentions the KUSI San Diego Community Leader Award (2025) and the Chula Vista Champion Award. The Alliance Eastlake Foundation is described as serving programs for at-risk youth and combat veterans with PTSD, along with free training for law enforcement officers through 2025, men’s life groups, women’s identity groups, and teen mentorship programs.

The program page says Cubs Jiu Jitsu is for ages 4-7 and is 45 minutes. The pricing page lists monthly memberships and says one plan is unlimited training at 3 locations + CrossFit for adults, but no youth tuition is clearly specified.

Last updated October 6, 2026.