INSTRUCTORS
At VABJJ, our instructors are dedicated to sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with every student. With years of training and competition, they provide guidance that goes beyond techniques, helping students build discipline, confidence, and respect on and off the mats. Their commitment to teaching in a supportive environment ensures that each student receives the attention needed to grow and achieve their goals.
professor agudo
Professor Agudo started training in 2003 at 15 years of age in Sao Paulo, Brazil under former UFC contender and World Champion Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga, which would award Vinicius his black belt later in 2013. As a colored belt training in Brazil, Vinicius had great success in the sport medalling in the state circuit numerous times while also reaching the podium at the Brazilian Nationals and South American Championship.
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In 2007, Vinicius traveled to the United States for the first time to compete in the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship in California as a purple belt. After this experience, in order to chase his dream of opening his own academy, Vinicius would travel between Brazil and the US while teaching and competing in multiple BJJ and MMA competitions in New England and Brazil. Vinicius moved to Connecticut in 2014, in order to teach and train with Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa while expanding his network and continuing to evolve and grow in the sport. After a few months Vinicius decided to go California to take advantage of a great opportunity to keep chasing his dreams and continue training and teaching in San Francisco. After travelling the country competing and refereeing for the IBJJF, Vinicius would move to Dallas in 2016 and settle permanently in Wylie.
Agudo is a Third Degree Black Belt under Leo Vieira and an IBJJF American National Champion, 2-time IBJJF Pan Ams medalist, multiple time IBJJF Open Champion, Metamoris Veteran, 6 Time Fight2Win Winner and Kasai Pro Winner.