Meet The Team

Whether you're looking to compete or just get in the best shape of your life, we deliver technical and rigorous Gi & No-Gi Jiu Jitsu training led by experienced coaches.

DANIEL CAMARILLO

Daniel Camarillo is a 5th degree Guerrilla JiuJitsu Black Belt and 4th degree Judo Black Belt. He is the head instructor and owner of Camarillo Jiu Jitsu in Bakersfield, CA, which is the academy where Alchemy Jiu Jitu’s lineage and loyalty lies. Dan started training in Judo when he was about 4 years old with his father and started competing at age 6. From there, the rest is history. When it comes to Judo and Jiu Jitsu, Daniel Camarillo is the best of the best. We are honored to call him Professor. Nicknamed the “ArmHunter”, Dan’s techniques are sought after at a world-wide level. His achievements are listed below, but we recommend looking up his videos and interviews…You will not believe it. It is incredible we get to learn from someone at his level in small little Tehachapi!

YIN-CHI FULLER

Yin-Chi Fuller is a Daniel Camarillo Black Belt and owner of Alchemy Jiu Jitsu. After discovering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2016 while searching for a kickboxing class, what began as a new hobby quickly became a lifelong passion. Today, Yin-Chi is dedicated to helping students of all ages build confidence, resilience, discipline, and character through Jiu Jitsu. As Alchemy's Kids Head Coach, she combines nearly a decade of mat experience with a Master's Degree in Education and bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Mathematics to create a structured, engaging curriculum that helps students succeed both on and off the mats. Born and raised in Taiwan, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, allowing her to connect with families from diverse backgrounds.

Yin-Chi's greatest reward isn't measured by medals, but by watching students discover confidence, overcome challenges, and grown into the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, family-oriented academy where everyone feels supported in their Jiu Jitsu journey. She is also believed to be among the first female Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts--and possibly the first--from the Antelope Valley (the AV).

Steve Davis is a Daniel Camarillo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt who began his martial arts journey in Muay Thai in 2011 before transitioning to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2013 and adding MMA to his training in 2015. Known for his effective, efficient, and detail-oriented teaching style, Steve focuses on proven techniques that help students of all experience levels build a strong, practical game. He is passionate about sharing the art of jiu jitsu and helping every student develop confidence, technical precision, and a lifelong love of learning.

A dedicated competitor, Steve earned his blue belt in just 10 months through relentless training and frequent competition, establishing an impressive career with approximately a 90% podium finish rate. His journey has also been one of resilience, overcoming four shoulder surgeries and two elbow injuries between blue and brown belt while continuing to compete at a high level. Throughout his competitive career, he has captured numerous championship titles, including gold medals at the All Valley Jiu Jitsu Championship, JJWL Los Angeles Open, NABJJF All Americas, Subcon, Jiu Jitsu Grand Prix, and multiple NABJJF and Five Grappling events. He has also earned podium finishes at prestigious tournaments such as the IBJJF Pan American Championships, SJJIF Worlds, JJWL Worlds, and RevGear World Open in both Gi and NO Gi competition. Steve brings that same perseverance, technical excellence, and competitive experience to every class, creating an environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to become the best versions of themselves on and off the mats.

STEVE DAVIS

VINCENT VANKEEKEN

Fell in love with the world of Martial Arts as a kid watching movies and action films. Never knew where to start or how to start. Lived in Orange County most of his life, discovered Tehachapi before Covid. Then for a year living in Bear Valley, driving around town then spotted a sign that said “Alchemy Jiu Jitsu”. Took the courage to walk in, gave it a shot, then fell in love not just with the Martial Art. But the people involved. They helped him develop his own style and skill within the basics of Jiu Jitsu, and 4 years later gradually became knowledgeable in wanting to teach kids and adults the meaning of Jiu Jitsu as a martial art and also a competitive sport as well. Vincent continues his own journey developing his technique and his discipline in Jiu Jitsu to make a difference not only in his own life, but for the life of others. The Journey Continues…

ANDEW FELTS

Andrew began his Brazilian jiu jitsu journey in Lancaster, California in 2017. In 2021 he received his Blue Belt under Professor Nathan Wilcox at Gracie Barra Lancaster, California. At Gracie Barra he learned many principles to apply Brazilian jiu jitsu for self-defense. In 2022 Andrew moved to Tehachapi after relocating for a work transfer and started training at Alchemy Jiu Jitsu. He is honored to be a part of the team at Alchemy and to learn from many of the experienced coaches and professors. In December of 2024 Andrew received his purple belt from Alchemy Jiu Jitsu and continue to develop his Jiu jitsu via training and coaching. He is privileged to help with the kids class to help coach and mentor children learning jiu jitsu. Andrew has a passion for learning languages and graduated with a masters degree in Applied Linguistics in May 2026. Andrew uses principles from his language studies to study and teach the art of Brazilian Jiu jitsu more effectively so students can become fluent in the movements and techniques of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Andrew has competed in several jiu jitsu competitions including NABJJF, JJWL, and IBJJF to test his skills in a competitive setting.

RACHEL JAGER

Rachel Jager, a Daniel Camarillo Purple Belt, started training BJJ in 2019. It was Liz’s women’s class that got Rachel hooked. The fun and friendship Liz and Yin Chi inspired kept her coming back, even if hip escapes felt like the most awkward, embarrassing movement she had ever done. Rachel has only been able to compete a handful of times so far, but walked away with gold at her first tournament. She loves the moving meditation and game of chess aspect of jiu jitsu. She can’t wait to help the kids' class learn key concepts to make them incredibly effective little grapplers!