Clean technique.
My background with Professor Pedro Sauer is very technical, so I always emphasize precision and proper execution of technique over raw stregth. Optimally, you want to play your game a few steps of your opponent and conserve your energy as much as possible. When one technique doesn't sink, I would rather see my students be multidimensional than tenacious. Cardio is often a determining factor of success, so knowing when and how to execute a technique is fundamental.
Never a dull moment.
I constantly hone and improve my skills by training with Jiu-Jitsu friends and legends including Pedro Sauer, Comprido, Felipe Costa, Leozinho, Ricardinho, Telles, Terere, Shaolin, Relson Gracie, Rorian , Rener and Ryron Gracie. Jacare, Wander Braga, Jamelao, Rodrigo Medeiros, Andre Galvao, Carlos Valente and others.
Standing on the shoulders of giants.
I've been privileged to train with the most famous names in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, earning a blackbelt from the Rickson and Helio Gracie lineage under their world-renowned student, 7th Degree Blackbelt, Professor Pedro Sauer. This is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu direct from the source.
