Ernie Lopez
BJJ Coach/Manager
BJJ Coach/Manager
I started training with United Studios of Self Defense in 1995 to 2002. I received my Black Belt in Kenpo Karate in 2000 under Sensei Alen Babayan.
I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1998 to 2000 with Team Millennia MMA.
I restarted training with Team Millennia MMA in 2010 and received my Blue Belt under Romie Aram and Betiss Mansouri in 2011.
I am now training with Team Checkmat in La Habra under Lucas Leite.
I recently received my Purple Belt under Lucas Leite in the summer of 2016.
Zen Jiu Jitsu has moved into our new location at
(555 E. Foothill Blvd Unit 2, Upland CA 91786).
I am the Main Instructor for the Beginner's
Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Program.
ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM LA 2017 GOLD MEDALISTS
JJWL LAS VEGAS 2016 BRONZE MEDALIST
ABU DHABI TRAIL LONG BEACH 2016 SILVER MEDALIST
BJJ WORLD TOUR LAS VEGAS 2015 GOLD MEDALIST
JJWL LAS VEGAS 2015 GOLD MEDALIST
IBJJF LAS VEGAS 2014 BRONZE MEDALIST
FIVE GRAPPLER LAS VEGAS 2014 BRONZE MEDALIST
NABJJF ALL AMERICAS 2011 GOLD MEDALIST
GRAPPLEPALOOZA 2010 BRONZE MEDALIST GI/NOGI
I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1998 to 2000 with Team Millennia MMA.
I restarted training with Team Millennia MMA in 2010 and received my Blue Belt under Romie Aram and Betiss Mansouri in 2011.
I am now training with Team Checkmat in La Habra under Lucas Leite.
I recently received my Purple Belt under Lucas Leite in the summer of 2016.
Zen Jiu Jitsu has moved into our new location at
(555 E. Foothill Blvd Unit 2, Upland CA 91786).
I am the Main Instructor for the Beginner's
Fundamental Jiu Jitsu Program.
ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM LA 2017 GOLD MEDALISTS
JJWL LAS VEGAS 2016 BRONZE MEDALIST
ABU DHABI TRAIL LONG BEACH 2016 SILVER MEDALIST
BJJ WORLD TOUR LAS VEGAS 2015 GOLD MEDALIST
JJWL LAS VEGAS 2015 GOLD MEDALIST
IBJJF LAS VEGAS 2014 BRONZE MEDALIST
FIVE GRAPPLER LAS VEGAS 2014 BRONZE MEDALIST
NABJJF ALL AMERICAS 2011 GOLD MEDALIST
GRAPPLEPALOOZA 2010 BRONZE MEDALIST GI/NOGI
Shannon Lopez
BJJ Kids Coach
BJJ Kids Coach