David Meyer

Master Instructor

David Meyer was born in October 1962, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
From a very young age, Meyer felt drawn to martial arts, kick starting his combat sporting life at the age of 6 with a modern form of Japanese jiu-jitsu (also known as ju-jutsu).


 

David Meyer

Style: BJJ

Rank: 3rd Degree Black Belt BJJ Honorary black belt in Danzan Ryu jiu-jitsu

At the time David’s brother was being bullied at school and his parents believed learning a form of self-defense would be a valid confidence booster for the two brothers. Influenced by their cousin, who was a black belt under Sensei Jack Seki, a well-known ju-jutsu instructor in the LA area, David joined Seki’s workgroup.

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2004 M3, 2011 M4)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2009** / 2010** / 2011 M4, 2016 / 2017 M5, 2019* M6)
• 1st Place IBJJF Masters and Seniors International Tournament (2007 M4)
• 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2009 M4)
• 1st Place Copa Pacifica Championship (2000)
• 1st Place Joe Moreira V Championship (1997)
• 1st Place JJWL World Championship (2015 M4)
• 1st Place BJJT American Cup (2012 M4, 2017 M5 / 2019* M3)
• 1st Place BJJT US Open (2009 / 2010 / 2016 M4, 2018 M3)

"David Meyer is not only well respected as a competitor, but he is a top notch instructor as well."