Garth Taylor Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts

Santa Cruz, CA

mapSanta Cruz, CA

About

Garth Taylor Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts offers a range of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, including All Levels, Fundamentals, Intermediate/Advanced, and No Gi Jiu-Jitsu, as well as Kickboxing and Kid's Kickboxing. The program includes Mini Groms Jiu-Jitsu, Groms Jiu-Jitsu, Groms & Teens Jiu-Jitsu, and Teens Jiu-Jitsu classes. All Levels classes are described as being at the core of what gtjj stands for, and the program includes both gi and no-gi training options.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with various sessions between 6:00am and 7:00pm

Fundamentals is a class for white belt members that focuses on the core principles, strategies, and techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A separate class for colored belts builds upon fundamental techniques by introducing students to a more complex application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The listed instructors are Garth Taylor, Aaron (Stout) Thompson, Luke Pollard, Steve Forbes, Colin Eppard, Skye Folsom, and TJ Wong. Staff credentials include Garth Taylor as a 5th degree black belt, Aaron (Stout) Thompson as a 2nd degree black belt, Luke Pollard as a 1st degree black belt, Steve Forbes as a brown belt, and Colin Eppard as a purple belt. The mission statement describes All Levels classes as supporting a community in which everyone, regardless of skill or experience, works together to achieve their goals.

Last updated May 24, 2026.

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