About
Lubbock Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Welcome to Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy, your local destination for high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all levels—from beginners to seasoned martial artists. Whether you're new to Jiu Jitsu or looking to enhance your skills for self-defense or mixed martial arts (MMA), we're here to help you grow.
At our academy, mastery of techniques is our main focus. We combine detailed technical instruction with intense sparring, creating a well-rounded training environment that builds confidence, improves skill, and prepares you for real-world self-defense situations. Every session challenges you to push your limits and advance your abilities, ensuring steady growth.
No experience is required to get started. We welcome everyone, whether you're just beginning your martial arts journey or aiming to refine your existing skills. Our experienced instructors provide personalized feedback, adapting lessons to help you progress at your own pace, so you can enjoy the learning process and see tangible results.
As an affiliate of Adopt A Cop BJJ, we proudly offer free training to law enforcement officers up to Blue Belt. This initiative is our way of supporting the brave men and women who protect our community, helping them build physical fitness and self-defense skills.
We offer morning and evening classes throughout the week, along with an open mat on Saturdays to foster continuous learning. Whether you're preparing for MMA or just want to improve your self-defense skills, we’re confident that our training, supportive environment, and camaraderie will exceed your expectations.
At Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy, we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community where martial arts enthusiasts of all levels come together to learn, grow, and succeed.
Meet the Instructors
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Roger del Campo
Head Instructor & Gym Owner
Roger has been a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner for 22 years. He received his black belt under 5th Degree Black Belt Professor David Stegman and is a recognized black belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie & the JJGF (Jiu Jitsu Global Federation). He has been teaching for over 10 years and has opened his own gym under SJJA.
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Fernando Mena
Assistant Instructor
Fernando is our assistant instructor. He is a TTU Alumni and an electrical engineer by trade. He has spent the past 9 years training in Jiu-Jitsu and is currently at the rank of brown belt.
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Liz Payne
Kid’s Instructor
Liz is 16 and an assistant instructor in the kid’s homeschool program. She is a orange belt under WTXJJA & SJJA.
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John Kruce
Kids Instructor
John began his Jiu Jitsu journey in 2005 and earned his black belt in 2015. With years of experience on the mat, he brings a wealth of knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm to our kids’ program. Outside of the academy, John is also a professional bass angler and fishing guide, sharing his passion for the outdoors with others just as he does with martial arts.
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David Stegman
Affiliation
Lubbock Jiu-Jitsu Academy is affiliated with Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy, which is proudly run by 5th Degree Black Belt Professor David Stegman. David has over 35 years experience training martial arts and the last 29 years focused on Jiu-Jitsu.
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