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Coach Stefan Tabaco, Martial Arts Instructor

Kids Martial Arts near Brentwood

Coach Stefan Tabaco

Raised in Stockton, CA, Stefan was first introduced to martial arts at 14. He was taught the Filipino martial art, Escrima, by his father and continued his studies in this art with the same team his father trained under, “Bahala na Multi-style”. Having practiced mostly hands weapon techniques, Stefan was later introduced to mixed martial arts and training without a weapon. In 2011, Stefan started training in Muay Thai at the renowned Valor Training Center. His motivation and dedication to the training led Stefan to be offered a position as a kid’s Muay Thai coach in the summer of 2012. This opportunity ignited a passion for teaching that Stefan continues to provide.

In mid-2013, Stefan started training at Ronin Jiu-Jitsu, in Stockton, under Ernest Mello, one of Professor Crosley Gracie’s Black Belts. In 2015, Stefan had to relocate to San Jose due to work. He started training at American Kickboxing Academy but had to return to Stockton shortly after receiving an invitation to the amateur MMA team at American Kickboxing Academy. Stefan was awarded a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu in July of 2016 and is currently one of the two Muay Thai Instructors at Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Brentwood, Ca. 

Stefan is known by his students for possessing a very technical approach to his teachings, being very detail-oriented, and anyone who attends his classes is sure to learn a lot and get a great workout!


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Todd M.

The CGJJ Academy has exceeded our expectations as a Jiu-Jitsu academy. The academy more than develops your self-defense skills, it builds ones confidence and develops the younger student's character. The respect for Professor Crosley and Instructor Ryan is unmeasurable, the value they bring through the doors is priceless.

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Michael Boyd

I enrolled my youngest son with Crosley Gracie Jiu Jitsu 8 years ago. He was 14 and needed something to help him be more physically active. We tried football and baseball, nothing held his attention until we found Jiu Jitsu. After watching the program for a couple months, I joined. This has been one of the best things I could have done. My son and I enjoy having something we do together, it has created an incredible bond. The academy has become a second family to both of us. Every student, current and past, are like brothers and sisters in arms. Crosley, Ryan and the rest of the instructors are some of the most patient, and at the same time motivational instructors. Each one of them has shown me a new way to look at things, a different way to evaluate every problem, even problems not directly related to Jiu Jitsu. I believe this program has made me an all around better person, and I am grateful for everyone in this extended family for it.

TLDR: Just sign up, it's fun, difficult, and one of the most rewarding things you could ever do.

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Clifton M.

I have 2 daughters at Crosley and them and I couldn't be happier! One does Muay Thai and the other Jiu-Jitsu. Both have a good mix of boys and girls (which is important when you have girls) in the classes. The staff is wonderful not only to the students but to the parents and well. A number of times I have had staff come talk to me about the girls telling me how they are doing and what they see. I really appreciate how this business runs its business both professionally and pro-family.

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