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About the Instructors - Father & Son

George Tala 5° Black Belt

Head Instructor - 

George Tala 5°JJ Black Belt, Boxing/MMA & Head Wrestling Coach

 Takota Tala, Purple Belt

Asst. Instructor -

Takota Tala Purple Belt, Asst. Boxing/MMA & Wrestling Coach

Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness is entering the tenth year of operation. Instructor George Tala is an educator with a B.Sc from the University of Miami with studies in music, philosophy & psychology. With over 30 years training Jiu-Jitsu and a total of 40 years of martial arts experience brings a visionary approach and focus to details for all his students. Teaching is a passion, and seeing the transformation in each student is something that Prof. Tala truly enjoys.  Instructor Tala has developed a system of teaching that has proven results. At Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness we strive to create a safe, family friendly environment where students can learn and have fun. Students are encouraged to break out of their comfort zone to better themselves.  We encourage everyone to train at their own pace. We have students wanting to get in shape to the students wanting to compete at the professional level. Come train and be part of the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu at Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness.

Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo
Helio Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer
Carlos Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu Pionner
Fransisco Mansur
Jeo Moreira, Jiu-Jitsu Pioneer.
Ricardo Teiexeira, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
Efrain Ruiz, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Mitsuyo Maeda

Jigoro Kano

Mitsuyo Maeda

Carlos Gracie

Helio Gracie

Fransisco Mansur

Joe Moreira

Ricardo Teiexeira

Efrain Ruiz

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Contact Us

704-218-8322

zentalajiujitsu@gmail.com

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Location

4612 W Hwy 74, Suite E

Monroe, NC 28110

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