Prof. Juan "Juanaconda" Guevara

Meet Professor Juan

Professor Juan V. Guevara, aka Juanaconda, a former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter and combat sports veteran, has been training and teaching Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 27 years.

A 4th Degree Black Belt

Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is considered by many to be the best system of self-defense in the world. He is a 4th Degree Black Belt, awarded through Eddie Camden from Master Pedro Sauer.

In his accomplished career, Prof. Guevara has trained with some of the art’s most revered instructors, including the art’s co-creator himself, Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Professor has trained with many top-ranked instructors throughout his career, including the legendary Royce Gracie*, Royler Gracie†, Relson Gracie‡, and Rorion Gracie§, to name a few.

* 1st UFC Champion & Hall of Famer, 6th Degree Black Belt

† Decorated 7th Degree Red/Black Belt grappler, three-time Abu Dhabi Champion

‡ 9th Degree Red Belt, 22-time Brazilian champion

§ 9th Degree Red Belt, founder of the UFC

Founder of Juanaconda BJJ

Owner of Compound Fitness

Professor Juan Guevara is the founder of Juanaconda BJJ, which was established in 2008. He’s also the co-founder of Compound Fitness, where he is proud to be able to spread the “gentle” art, which he loves and continues to be passionate about.

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