Dominic Parker

1st Degree Black Belt

In January 2007, he founded Gracie Barra San Diego to further spread the teachings of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Over his years of training and teaching, Professor Parker has built a reputation among his students and peers as a patient and detail-oriented instructor.

Professor Parker began his study of martial arts in 1987, training in an American system of karate known as Aam-Ka Jutsu, which is one of the first systems that combined the best elements of several martial arts styles.

In 1992, Professor Parker discovered the devastating martial art of Muay Thai. He studied for several years under Villayphone Ratsebousea (Master V. Phon) at San Diego’s first Muay Thai Academy. Professor Parker was one of the first in the San Diego area to have studied traditional Muay Thai under authentic Thai trainers.

Professor Steve Gable

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt & Pro MMA Fighter

“I found myself as a person through Jiu-Jitsu, and discovered what I am made of through Mixed Martial Arts,” states Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Professor Steve Gable. He began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training over 10 years ago under 5th degree Gracie Barra black belt, Nelson Montairo. As he discovered his passion for combat sports, he began wrestling 5 years ago which lead to formal training in Thailand in the martial art form of Muay Thai Kickboxing.

Steve has a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu record of 25 wins and 5 losses. By invitation, Steve has regularly competed in the International Jiu Jitsu Championships. Professor Gable’s victories include 2003 Gold in No Gi and a Silver Medal in Open Weight in Pan Ams; 2007, a Silver in No Gi; 2008 a bronze medal at the World Tournament and in 2009 participated in the Abu Dhabi world trails where his opponents were unable to score any points! Competing as an Mixed Martial Artist for the past two years, Steve has a record of 5 wins and 1 loss.

“It’s all about facing your fears,” he says, “I was once a timid boy, afraid of confrontation. I no longer have those fears. For me, the secret to being happy is doing what I love everyday. That’s why I do Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. That’s success. That’s all I can ask for.”

Like his mentors, Steve now teaches No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Top Professors, Professional Mixed Martial Artists and aspiring Jiu Jitsu Practitioners throughout San Diego. “Teaching gives me the opportunity to change people’s lives through Jiu Jitsu the way Jiu Jitsu has changed my own life. The practical applications for No Gi Jiu Jitsu are endless. I like knowing I am teaching my students how to defend themselves in and out of the Jiu Jitsu Academy.”

Click on the video below to see Professor Steve Gable (black trunks) compete in Galaxy MMA Bad Blood Competition versus Kris Kyle.

Alex Cone

1st Degree Brown Belt