Junior is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with 15 years of experience in the sport and 8 years as a black belt.
Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Junior has dedicated his journey to developing his skills both as a practitioner and as a coach, with a strong focus on technical excellence, discipline, and the positive values that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brings to everyday life.
With two degrees on his black belt, Junior brings extensive experience to his coaching, working with students of different ages and experience levels.
His classes focus on building strong technical foundations, developing confidence and discipline, and helping each student progress according to their individual goals – whether they are looking to improve their fitness, learn practical self-defence, develop their skills, or compete at a high level.
Junior began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in São Paulo, Brazil, where he developed his passion for the art and spent many years training and developing as a practitioner.
Now based in Sydney, Australia, Junior is one of the coaches at Grappling Bros – GFTeam, where he is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, helping students grow both on and off the mats.