Two-time International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation No Gi champion Jay Zeballos was in Bendigo last weekend ti run a seminar at Stewie's House of BJJ.

The second degree black belt, who has trained with the world renowned Jean Jacques Machado Academy for more than 15 years, is in high demand as a martial arts instructor.

He was in Bendigo at the invite of Stewie's House of BJJ chief instructor Stewart Moulden.

Zeballos, who rates as one Jean Jacques' most active and decorated competitors, earning numerous titles in competitons across the world as a black belt in senior and masters divisions.

He said his visit was not just a chance to work on techniques, but also business strategies and ideas.

The three-time American champion was impressed with what he saw.

"Stewie' operation is very professional," Zeballos said.

"The thing I'm most impressed with is when Stewie started, like most schools,  you struggle to build a student base - you only have a handful of students.

"I keep in direct contact with our Jean Jacques satellite schools. I know when Stewie started he started small, but when I came in for the seminar, my jaw dropped.

"To come down and see 40 plus students on a mat was really impressive."

Zeballos said a highlight was presenting a black belt to one of Moulden's students and the opportunity to instructy some of the school's youngest martial artists.

"Some of the teenagers, not only were they physically big, but their technique was exceptional," he said.

"One wil be travelling to the US next year to compete in an international tournament.

"I'm excited for him to come and spend some time at out (Los Angeles) headquarters."

Despite his involvement as an instructor and ambassador for the academy, Zeballos still competes at major championships about four times a year.

"I am lucky that most of the big international tournaments are in southern California - they are in my backyard," he said.

"I would be foolish not to take advantage of that.

"I feel I have a responsibility to our students to lead by example."

Moulden, who spent time earlier this year training overseas with the world’s top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experts, said it was an honour to have Zeballos in Bendigo.

"He has really hepled the club, given us some great ideas and given me some lessons," he said.

"We can't wait to have him back.

"The students were in awe - Jay's great asset is his ability to build a rapport with people and his technical knowledge and ability are just unbelievable."

Moulden will spend further time with Zeballos when he competes at the Pan American titles in the US in March.