Our Instructors

Professor Jeremy Espiritu opened Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard, California, bringing over a decade of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and Judo from Renzo Gracie Los Angeles.

He received his Black Belt from Professor Shawn Williams, a Fifth Degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. Beyond his BJJ foundation, Jeremy has trained Muay Thai at Team Yokkao in Bangkok, Thailand and studied Judo in Tokyo, Japan.

As a competitor, Jeremy earned gold medals at the IBJJF Las Vegas Open and IBJJF Phoenix Open at both Purple and Blue Belt divisions, and has competed at the IBJJF World Championships and Pans.

A Channel Islands High School graduate and Oxnard College attendee, Jeremy is a local through and through. He met his childhood sweetheart Meyann at the Church of Christ in Oxnard, where they sang in the choir together. The two married and now live in Silverstrand Beach, Oxnard with their nine-month-old son, Elias. Jeremy volunteers in community outreach events with his local church — giving back to the city that raised him.

Off the mats, Jeremy can be found playing guitar, exploring hiking trails, traveling with his wife, catching live music, or enjoying a good movie. Most often, though, he's on the floor playing with Elias.