Miro Ayala is the Head Instructor/ Owner of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center of Vallejo. He first opened his academy of Taekwondo at the age of 19. Throughout his training in martial arts he has adopted the Gracie Way. Miro received his blue belt in June 2013 and graduated from the Instructor Certification Program in January, 2014. Upon his return home, Miro became the first Gracie Certified Training Center in Northern California. Although Miro operates a young academy he is dedicated to teach authentic self-defense through Martial Arts and holds strong to the standards and principals of Helio Gracie

Nikki began her martial arts training around 8 years ago. She enjoys practicing in both Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu. Before starting martial arts Nikki did not feel very confident, but now having learned martial arts now feels empowered with the knowledge and encourages others to be well equipped themselves. Nikki, on her spare time loves photography and is a proud momma of four!