Rodrigo is not just our head coach and the business manager of the dojo; he’s also a man of many talents. As a 3rd Dan black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, trained by Hamilton Caminha and Ricardo Vieira, he brings extensive martial arts experience to the table. His journey began at the age of 5 with Judo and led him to Jiu-Jitsu in 2001.
In addition to his passion for martial arts, Rodrigo is also an engineer in automation technology and has been a certified Yoga teacher under Yogi Sivadas since 2016. His diverse interests range from making music and writing texts to philosophy, natural sciences, and nature hikes.
Rodrigo is known for his ability to connect different ideas. His engineering mindset, BJJ experience, and Yoga intuition blend into a unique training concept. His 6-year stint as a security guard during his Master’s studies also gives him a deep understanding of self-defense and conflict de-escalation.
With him, safe and relaxed training is the focus, where injury prevention is the top priority.
