About Us
Our Instructors
Cameron Cordova
Owner/Head Coach
Cameron Cordova is a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu as well as an Ibjjf World’s Silver Medalist. He received his rank in just 7 years of training from the legendary Renzo Gracie and John Danaher in New York City. Before this however, Cameron received his Blue Belt while training under Ibjjf World Champion Matthew Jubera and Ibjjf World’s Medalist Andrew Dudderar in Longmont, Colorado. In addition, his Purple Belt then came from the Saulo Ribeiro Black Belt, Todd Kornfield in Windsor, Colorado. Next came his brown belt, which was earned in the Las Vegas Academy of Robert Drysdale by Eduardo Mori alongside World Champion’s Renato Canuto and Drysdale himself.
It is safe to say that Cameron has competed, studied, and taught with some of the planet’s greatest legends of Jiu Jitsu. His travels have taken him all over the world from California to New York, as well as Thailand and Japan. He is a Multiple-time National Champion, an Ibjjf Pan-American Silver Medalist, and has never lost a competition match in his home state of Colorado (winning several title).
When asked; Cameron attributes his relatively fast progression through rank after rank to the “amazing teachers I’ve been lucky enough to learn from,” alongside an unshakeable certainty that “Jiu Jitsu gives us the power to face our fears and grow into who we truly are.”
“I love Jiu Jitsu because I love people, and jiu jitsu can’t exist without the people that give it life. If sharing a hug or handshake can connect us to a friend, imagine even more so the bond formed between our fighters, as they solve the troubles of life through a beautiful dance of mind, body, and soul. That is trust you can’t find without others… That is a bond that can only be earned.” And if you could see his eyes when he said it, you wouldn’t need more proof than that.
Cameron’s first academy is in Kaysville, Utah but his journey led him back to his roots in Colorado again. Currently in Brighton, he teaches Yoga and Dream Therapy at the Eagle View Adult Center, paints and hikes with friends, and spends the most of his time at Vibrant Jiu Jitsu. Time will tell what grows from these newly planted seeds.
Watch Cameron get his black belt from Renzo Gracie:
Damien Cordova
Assistant Instructor
Damien Cordova is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who began training in 2010 at Dark Horse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Longmont, Colorado. He earned his blue belt from Professor Matthew Jubera, followed by his purple belt from Professor Andrew “The Dude” Dudderar. He quickly excelled and within a few years was teaching his own classes, as well as running administrative operations for the gym. In 2015 he moved to Hiroshima Japan, and began training under Sensei Yoshihiro Fujita. While in Japan, he also began Cordova Jiu-Jitsu, offering free training and instruction to expats and locals in the Hiroshima Area. On June 5th 2022 he was promoted to black belt by Fujita Sensei.
Jiu-Jitsu aligns with many tenets that Damien already integrates into his life such as mindfulness, respect, and control. He notes that Jiu-Jitsu “puts you in uncomfortable situations and teaches you how to deal with things rationally, not emotionally. It’s all about changing the way you react to a situation in the moment — not as an animal, not instinctually, but logically.”
With compassion and a strong will to guide students on their martial arts journey, Damien enjoys teaching anyone and everyone.
Competition Highlights:
2016 Torao Nation State Tournament No-Gi (silver)
2016 7th JBJJF Chugoku Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Bronze)
2017 Dumau Saga Championship (Gold)
2018 JBJJF Hiroshima International Championship (Gold)
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One of the things that sets Vibrant Jiu Jitsu apart is the culture and vibe
- Walls decorated with handmade artwork by students (and Cameron)
- Vibrant music
- Familial, fun, supportive environment
- Focus on being present in the moment
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to each other