Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

Welcome to Tala Jiu-Jitsu at Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness, where we believe creating a positive environment is one of the most important aspects in creating champions on and off the mat. Our goal at Tala Jiu-Jitsu is to help all of our students to develop confidence and discipline that will help them battle whatever life has to offer. This does not come easy! NOTHING IS GIVEN * IT MUST BE EARNED!

We are a FAMILY ORIENTED ACADEMY! Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and challenging environment where students can develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. We strive to inspire our students to become the best version of themselves, both on and off the mat.

Our Academy is built on nine core virtues: Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, Courage, Honor, Self-Discipline, Compassion, Honesty, and Self-Control. These values are the foundation of our teaching philosophy and guide our actions as instructors and as a community.

Meet Our Staff

Prof. George Memorex Tala started training martial arts at 12 and began training Jiu-Jitsu in the mid 90's, just a year after the first UFC. Prof. Tala taught Thai Boxing and Boxing at the University of Miami, Coral Gable, FL in the 90's while attending college there. He is a professional boxing coach, spending many years at Warriors Boxing gym in Hollywood, FL, sharpening his boxing skills. Prof. Tala is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and is the Owner and Head Instructor of Tala Jiu-Jitsu.

Sage Tala, one of three sons of Professor Tala, started training Jiu-Jitsu at an early age. Sage is a teen expert Champion, Absolute and adult division champion with over 50 combined wins. He is also an accomplished high school wrestler with over 100 wins. Sage is a 4th Degree Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and serves as an Assistant Instructor at Tala Jiu-Jitsu.