BJJ / MMA INSTRUCTORS
Out of the Box brings top-notch Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
and Mixed Martial Arts instructors to Redlands, CA. Now
you can train with the best without leaving the Inland
Empire.
Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor,
Jake Behney
 Jake's
athletic career began early. As a young man in high school, he
managed to be an All CIF, All Southern California, as well as
an All State athlete.
Jake began studying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 2004 with Team USA
BJJ in Norco, California under the guidance of John Munoz, a
second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu from Joe Moreira,
and Anthony Del Valle, a black belt under John Munoz. A current
purple belt, Jake has won many tournaments in a range of weight
classes, from the 200-lb weight class to the 155-lb weight
class.
His numerous accomplishments in the sport include:
- 2008 Joe Moreira Winter Ground Tournament - Gold
medalist
- 2007 Mundial Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championships -
Fourth place
- 2007 Grappler's Quest - Gold medalist
- 2006 American International Championships - Bronze
medalist
- 2006 California Classic International Brazilian
Jiu-jitsu Tournament - Gold medalist
- 2006 U.S. Open - Gold medal
- 2006 Grappler's Quest - Two-time Bronze medalist,
gi and no gi
- 2005 Best of the West - Silver medalist, no gi
- 2004 Grappler's Quest - Silver medalist
- 2004 Grappler's Quest - Bronze medalist
- 1st Annual No Limits Jiu-jitsu Tournament - Silver
medal
- 2004 Joe Moreira Gold medalist
- 2004 San Manuel Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championships:
Two-time gold medalist, gi and no gi
Jake has trained with many accomplished athletes in his
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu career. His philosophy of teaching echoes
his personal philosophy of training. The Out of the Box concept
pushes individuals to keep an open mind in the fixed positions
of Jiu-jitsu; not to be stuck in the "old school" ways
of the sport. Most blue belts can show at least ten submissions
from the top position, but are almost never able to successfully
submit an opponent of equal stature by using them in a
tournament or sparring match. It is Jake's philosophy that
students should learn the key components of the submission and
fixed positions in Jiu-jitsu in order to create new pathways to
achieve the final goal: the submission of any opponent,
regardless of experience.
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, Anthony Del Valle
 In 1997,
Anthony was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu by Andre Lima (BJJ Black Belt under the Machado’s). He also trained under BJJ instructor Rick Minter
(BJJ Black Belt under Rigan Machado), then Gerson Sanginitto (BJJ Black Belt under Gracie
Barra).
In late 1998, began training at United Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Pedro Carvalho
(BJJ Black Belt) and Rommel Dunbar (BJJ Black Belt). Two years later, Anthony continued his training under John Munoz (2nd degree Black Belt under Joe
Moreira). After more than 10 years of training, in 2007 Anthony received his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt under John Munoz.
Over the years of training, Anthony has competed and won many competitions, including
his most recent accomplishments: King of the Lake Grappling Champion 194 open division, 2005 Gold Medalist Pan American No
Gi, 2-time 2004 Grappler’s Quest Bronze Medalist, 2-time 2005-06 Grappler’s Quest Silver
Medalist .
Anthony has also been teaching Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling locally for 4 years and has produced several local champions. Anthony’s
training under different jiu-jitsu instructors over the past 10 years has given him a unique insight of different fighting styles and teaching methods which he uses to teach all levels of students. Anthony’s teaching philosophies are teach the basics, progress to the
advanced, keep an open mind, never stop learning and be the best you can be.
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor,
John Munoz
 John Munoz began training in martial arts in his early teens, studying boxing, wrestling, kung fu and judo.
In 1993, John trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with Larry Bebe, then later with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Pedro Carvalho in Montclair, CA. In late 1994, Pedro returned to Brazil, leaving sixth degree black belt Joe Moreira his studio. John later joined the Joe Moreira Competition Team as a white belt and competed from 1994-2001. John was awarded his black belt by Joe Moreira in December 2001.
In January of 2004, John opened the United Submission Academy in Norco,
CA and continues to be the chief black belt instructor there.
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