Professor Elias Gallegos is a local legend of the San Diego BJJ community. After establishing The Gallegos Jiu Jitsu Association, he embarked on a life of servitude using the medium of his craft. The platform jiu jitsu created for him helped Elias come to the realization of the positive impact he can
have on people's lives. This motivating force drove him to start a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to
The reach his programs have had extends far beyond the mats of Gallegos Association gym(s). The programming within the brand provides outlets for victims of rape and domestic violence, first responders, military personnel, "at-risk/high potential youth," and others to overcome their trauma. Making mental and emotional health a high priority, it is essential for people to have motivating forces in their lives. These guides help them become the sharpest versions of themselves and provide a support system for their well being. The Gallegos Jiu Jitsu Association embeds the personification of being these guides for those who are need of it. The support his programs provide are not just physical, he is an advocate for the necessity to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. For this reason, he has implemented resources to help train the mind as much as the body. To this day, The Gallegos Jiu Jitsu Association premise has accounted for countless lives being saved.
make people the sharpest versions of themselves.
Another main component of Professor Gallegos's Association is to protect those who are to be protecting. He is heavily involved with law enforcement and first responders. Every day the men and women who serve and protect our community are risking their lives in the line of duty. Professor
Gallegos and leaders of his association have taken it upon themselves to ensure that these brave men
and women are equipped with the tools they need to mitigate the risks involved with their day to day tasks. Gallegos Jiu Jitsu gyms host self defense seminars and training sessions for first responders that provide them with knowledge in self defense that are not trained elsewhere. Self defense seminars are not limited to law enforcement. Similar seminars are also taught for women and other patrons in fields where they may be forced into a combat situation. This program has proven to be successful as the training learned from it saved the life of a person particularly close to Elias.
He has now ventured into motivational speaking. His speeches are renowned for their ability to ignite passion and purpose in audiences from all walks of life. In his own words Professor Gallegos reiterates, "Your passion will lead to your purpose." He strives to encompass a spirit of resilience and empowerment through these engagements for people to direct their energy output into positive tangents in hopes for them to find their purpose in life.
The Gallegos Jiu Jitsu Association's work has not gone unnoticed by the community. He has been awarded several accolades for his community service. Entities such as UCSD, South Bay Community Services, Heart Revolution Church, "Champions of Chula Vista," Operation Generate Hope, SDPD, Second Chance Program, and an array of other demographics have commended Professor Gallegos for his work. His unwavering support for his community is a reflection of the heart and souls he yearns to provide health, hope, and healing to.
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