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Martial Arts & Fitness Instructor in Los Gatos, CA

The San Jose, CA program at the Bay Area School of Eskrima is led by a globally recognized martial arts instructor known for practical, no-nonsense training. As a direct student of Mike Inay and Dan Inosanto, the instructor preserves the integrity of the Inayan Eskrima system while adapting it for modern self-defense, fitness, and performance. Classes in San Jose focus on functional movement, endurance, mental clarity, and confidence under pressure.

Elite Martial Arts & Functional Fitness Instruction in Los Gatos

At the Bay Area School of Eskrima in Los Gatos, CA, training is led by a highly respected martial arts and fitness instructor with direct lineage under Grandmaster Mike Inay and Dan Inosanto. As a senior practitioner of the Inayan System of Eskrima, the instructor delivers authentic Filipino martial arts training combined with functional fitness and real-world self-defense. Every class is structured to build strength, coordination, awareness, and confidence—without the chaos of commercial gyms. With professional experience as a former bounty hunter and security specialist, instruction in Los Gatos goes beyond theory.

Instructors

Suro Jason Inay

Suro Jason Inay began his training at a young age under his father, Mangisursuro Mike Inay, and has spent decades immersed in the Inayan System of Eskrima. He enjoys teaching core principles, flow, and practical application, and values students who engage with the material, ask questions, and train with purpose.

Masirib Guro Justin Meyer

Masirib Guro Justin Meyer started training under Suro Inay in the back corner of a fencing academy in Los Gatos, during the summer of 1999 and has been with him ever since. He enjoys teaching lock-flows, largo mano, and people who engage with the material, ask questions and take notes.

Lahong Guro Chris Castle

Lahong Guro Chris Castle began studying Martial Arts in 1995 , becoming a student under Suro Jason Inay in 2002. A 2014 GSBA National Champion stick fighter, he has refereed over 200 stick and knife bouts. He is a full Guro under Suro Inay and a licensed Apprentice Instructor in JKD/Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto.

Guro Loren Due

Guro Loren Due began his martial arts journey in 1991, dedicating nearly a decade to Wing Chun under Sifu Ben Der. Since 1995, he has trained in Capoeira under Mestre Vaughino and has earned the rank of Mestre. While studying at San Jose State University, he competed as a member of the SJSU Tae Kwon Do team. With over 20 years of experience in Eskrima under Suro Jason Inay, Guro Due continues to train and teach six days a week, sharing his expertise and passion for martial arts.

Guro Patrick Pinson

Guro Patrick Pinson has dedicated many years to the study and practice of Filipino Martial Arts under Suro Jason Inay, training alongside his fellow instructors within the same lineage and school. His approach emphasizes solid fundamentals, practical application, and the refinement of movement through consistent training.

Justin M. - Inayan Masirib Guro

Justin M. – Inayan Masirib Guro is a highly experienced practitioner and instructor within the Inayan System of Eskrima. Having trained extensively within the Inayan lineage, he is committed to preserving the integrity and effectiveness of this traditional Filipino martial art.

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Classes Schedule

Inayan System of Eskrima: Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 PM-8:30 PM (PST) Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST)

Spyder Dumog System: Monday & Wednesday 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM (PST) Saturday 12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)

Self Defense Los Gatos Ca

Martial Arts & Fitness Instructor in San Jose, CA

Drawing from real-world security and enforcement experience, the instructor emphasizes realistic drills, controlled intensity, and decision-making in high-stress situations. Students in San Jose benefit from structured training that develops physical strength, situational awareness, and emotional resilience. Backed by 1.1M+ followers worldwide and decades of teaching experience, this program offers professional-level instruction for adults, kids, and women seeking serious self-defense and functional fitness training.