LivJits Long Beach Jiu Jitsu lessons are taught by none other than Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt Marcelo Meleiro right here in Long Beach, CA. This fitness, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts coach has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to transform trainees into outstanding fighters with winning records. Marcelo’s resume includes working as a cornerman, coach to Bellator Fighters, assistant coach of UFC Champions, training camp developer, training and sparring partner selector, fight plan strategist and BJJ and MMA competitor. Meleiro has had the honor of running striking clinics and developing fight strategies and training plans for MMA competitions and BJJ tournaments. LivJits customers love our family-oriented, safe environment. This Long Beach Jiu Jitsu academy’s staff not only trains Jiu Jitsu, they live Jiu Jitsu. And, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Marcelo Meleiro has a reputation for transforming both kids and adults into BJJ machines. That makes LivJits Long Beach the perfect Jiu Jitsu academy to train the entire family… men, women, boys and girls. The LivJits staff is very friendly. And, we’re conveniently located in Long Beach, literally a block from both the Bixby Knolls and Signal Hills areas. Plus, our facility was specially designed to include an innovative cage, walls, floor and mats, customized just for LivJits by Concrete & Marble Transformerz of Long Beach. You can’t beat that for safety! The idea of LivJits comes from the vision of Professor Marcelo Meleiro. It all began in Rio de Janeiro when Meleiro began taking Judo lessons at the age of five. By 13, he was interested in complimenting his Judo skills, and began taking Jiu Jitsu lessons from Master Andre Pederneiras. At the age of 17, the young teen decided to take on mastering Jiu Jitsu full-time. Today, this Jiu Jitsu international champion trains others to live the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. He focuses on teaching others that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “greatly improves life, builds confidence and creates better citizens.” Professor Marcelo Meleiro now teaches at LivJits Long Beach Jiu Jitsu Academy, where you don’t just train Jiu Jitsu, YOU LIVE IT!