Travis Magalit jiu Jitsu

Being a white belt noob at several different academies due to work locations and such, I’ve the experience with learning under several different instructors all who I still have very much respect for. After taking an almost 2 year hiatus from BJJ itself, I luckily found Coach Travis teaching at an academy closest to my home.
What drew me to his tutelage is his experience with other World Class BJJ Teachers and competitors. He has a keen ability to teach detailed techniques in not only the gi but no-​gi as well. His success at competition level can also be found in videos online which was also a huge plus.
After learning from Travis for almost 6 months now, I have a better understanding of the art of grappling under him more than any other BJJ coach I’ve ever had in the combined year previously that I trained.
There are a lot of great coaches out there you might see around, but none more enthusiastic, passionate and welcoming to all (beginners/​experienced) like Travis. Go sign up already!

Travis Magalit is the combination that you don’t always find; someone who is skilled and knowledgeable in their field as well as being excellent at conveying that knowledge to others. His teaching is the culmination of many years of experience and his detail oriented style helps all students from beginner to advanced add pieces to their game and refine their own techniques.
I first encountered Travis as an assistant instructor at his former gym, and learned from him there as well as at Bay Jiu-​Jitsu where he teaches classes several times a week. Travis is a black belt who obsessively learns and reviews both gi techniques and nogi jiu-​jitsu techniques, though he has a special talent for nogi that is not always easy to find at traditional Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu schools. That alone would be reason to look him up or make sure to check out a class of his.
If you are interested in starting jiu-​jitsu for the first time, or have experience and are looking for an awesome instructor and place to train, I highly recommend looking up Travis Magalit and see if any of the classes he is teaching work for your schedule, or book him for a private lesson for real accelerated learning and one-​on-​one attention. Phenomenal teaching talent, and student of the gentle art.
My background: 7 – 8 years learning Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu from several teachers in several gyms as I have moved from place to place.

I’ve sat in on a couple of Travis’s classes and I must say that I am very impressed not only with his jiu jitsu skills, but also with his great teaching ability. Each class varies between 5 – 25 students and he is able to connect and work with each student individually so that every student gets to learn to their full ability. The gyms that he teaches at are all clean and are spread out throughout the Bay Area, so finding someone close by wouldn’t be a problem.

Whether you’re new to martial arts or been grappling for years, Travis’ classes offer something for everybody.
TEACHING STYLE
He organizes his class in a well put together flow and explains the finer details of the technique, expanding upon the foundational movements with more intricate sequences.
VIBE
When it comes time to spar, there is a great balance of competitiveness and safety. His students value technique over power. The environment is is chill but everyone is dedicated to working very hard during class time.

Just started at a new gym in the city, and I’m lucky this guy teaches here! He really likes to push you to your max because he knows you can do it. He’s super easy to approach when I need help with techniques, gives me great tips and is just an overall great instructor.
Oh and did I mention he’s a badass? Because he’s a badass.

Travis is a fantastic BJJ instructor. He is very knowledgable in the art and also very technical with his skills. Travis also has a one of a kind personality that really makes you feel welcomed and encouraged during his classes and private lessons.

I have gotten to know Travis over the past year through his role as an instructor at Bay Jiu Jitsu, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy located in Japantown, San Francisco. I regularly attend Travis’s group classes, as well as take one-​on-​one private lessons, and I consider myself both a student and client of his.
For those unfamiliar with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the sport is one of the foundations of modern mixed martial arts, and has been described as a human chess match, posing extraordinary physical challenges to its practitioners and demanding a high level of mental acuity under strenuous circumstances. I am a former amateur boxing champion and have worked with professional trainers throughout my life, including trainers for the 2008 US Olympic team. My decision to transition into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was predicated on finding the highest caliber instruction with the right balance of rigor and a productive, positive atmosphere. Travis Magalit meets both of those criteria, and easily ranks with the best instructors and trainers with whom I’ve worked throughout my athletic career.
I have been so impressed with Travis’s abilities that I also decided to pursue individual, one-​on-​one private lessons with him. Travis’s instruction combines instruction and training of advanced techniques and concepts with very direct and honest feedback. He is able to recognize my abilities and shortcomings, and is able to construct a training program that effectively enhances my strengths and addresses my weaknesses. While delivering constructive criticism, Travis maintains a very supportive delivery and personal style that draws the best out of his students, and is unique among instructors in what can be the very competitive and aggressive world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
I would recommend Travis to anyone looking to start training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or who is looking to up their game. Travis is the rare talent that excels at both teaching and competing in the sport.

I’ve known Travis since I was a kid… like pre-​pubic hair era. I actually remember my first drink being with him… He’s been a G and a warrior since I can remember. He’s down to earth, knowledgeable, and has an extraordinary outlook when it comes to Jiujitsu. I had the pleasure of crashing his class, and he is very technical in addition to this, his instruction is entertaining and palatable for all to learn. His class is fun, it works you out, his long time students are down to earth beasts and are very helpful when it comes to getting techniques down. STRAIGHT UP DOPE

I have known Travis for at least 6 years now. I think he was a new blue belt when we first met while training at a strictly no-​gi school where he was the top student and assistant instructor. He’s now a very good brown belt (well on his way to a black belt).
He’s a great person to train with not only because he has great technique but because he’s also a great guy who clearly cares very much about his training partners.
What has been most impressive is how great of an instructor he has become. He not only provides clear instruction with all the details you need to really learn a technique, but he also manages to keep his classes fun while still inspiring his students to work hard and do their best. He also has something most instructors do not which is a trifecta of perspective and experience from self defense, to no-​gi, to gi training and often will explain these perspectives with each technique he shows, this is huge for me.
He’s a great guy all around and you’d be well served by training with him, and I say this having trained at many BJJ gyms with a variety of instructors. I’m very proud to call Travis my coach, and my friend.

I have trained Jiu Jitsu for many years now, with a variety of instructors across the U.S., and in Brazil, but rarely have I ever met someone with as much ability as Travis. Not only is he an absolutely vicious grappler, but he’s also a superb instructor, and a really nice guy.
Anyone looking to learn jiu jitsu, or to better understand jiu jitsu without the kimono, would certainly learn a lot from Travis. 5 stars!

Great Jiu Jitsu instructor. I’ve been training under him for over two years.