Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement". At Jiu-Jitsu Kaizen the words "Enduring Advancement" epitomizes our practice of Kaizen. In short we strive to advance toward improvement in the face of obstacles and adversity. Professor Edwin Co is a third degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles Maciel. Edwin has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 22 years, and began his journey with Roger Machado in 2002 where he received his blue belt. From 2003 to 2010, he trained only nogi grappling with Eddie Bravo under the 10th Planet system. Eddie Bravo promoted Edwin his purple and brown belt. During his time with Eddie, Edwin developed what is now widely known as the, “Prison Guard” within the 10th Planet system. Wanting to learn BJJ in the gi, and to learn from a multiple time world champion, Edwin left 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu to train under Cobrinha in 2010. While training and competing under Cobrinha, Edwin medaled in the IBJJF Nogi World Championship as well as the Master’s World Championship tournaments. On November 14, 2015, Cobrinha gave Edwin his black belt. While still training under Cobrinha, from 2015 to 2021, Edwin worked as a law enforcement officer in Los Angeles. During his time serving, Edwin was POST certified as a Force Instructor with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Edwin lead a grappling/Jiu-jitsu wellness program in his police department. He taught Jiu-Jitsu to his fellow law enforcement officers twice a week. The program addressed using control tactics for arrests, officer safety, and physical fitness. Edwin is passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and believes it should be for everyone, “Because it’s about self-defense and everyone can learn to protect themselves a little better. Once they begin training, it is an exciting journey full of challenges, but the rewards are never ending. You will develop real confidence that has been tested under stress, a higher level of self-awareness, and a heightened sense of situational awareness.” "The Jiu-Jitsu Kaizen mindset is the pursuit of perfection while understanding that mastery is unobtainable. While under immense adversity, we continue to advance." Coach Edwin Co Coach Jason is a third degree black belt that has been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over 20 years and received his black belt from Roger Machado in 2014. Having trained in multiple arts such as MMA, wrestling, boxing, aikido, taekwondo and kung fu. The focus of his training has always been toward the functional application of the martial arts for self defense. His ideal form of jiu-jitsu is one that is universal to every situation, whether that is with or without the gi or with or without striking. He considers himself a lifelong learner constantly looking for better ways to improve his martial arts and himself. Coach Jason is a South Pas native having attended school here from K-12th grade. Now his 4 children attend South Pas schools. Having four children of his own he understands the value of martial arts especially for children. He has already seen his own children use martial arts to protect themselves from bullying, but just as important is the opportunity for character growth that goes along with the training. Developing children into people who can not only defend themselves physically but also stand up to the negative influences of this world and social media is of utmost priority. Thus Coach Jason places a high priority on character and value lessons in his youth classes. Coach Jason is also a practicing doctor of physical therapy that primarily treats orthopedic conditions and holds a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.