Jay first started training in Martial Arts as a child. He dabbled in traditional Martial Arts such as Aikido and Tae Kwon Do on and off for years before finally discovering his passion for the grappling arts and ground fighting. First on his high school wrestling team then in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

At 19, he joined the Gracie Barra team in Tampa, Florida, training under black belt Eduardo de Lima. At 21 he moved to Chicago and joined the Carlson Gracie Academy, training under the legendary Master Carlson Gracie and Carlson Gracie Jr.

Shortly after joining the Carlson Gracie Academy, Jay began helping Carlson teach classes and eventually earned a position of instructor within the Academy. In March of 2007 Jay branched off and opened his own Academy. Jay was awarded a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt by Eduardo DeLima.

Up for bid is 10 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions.

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
820 N. Orleans
Chicago, IL 60610
773-556-8155

Valko Jiu Jitsu Studio
2748 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
224-392-2521