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About Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Vacaville
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE FOR ALL AGES

If you're searching for a reputable martial arts school near Vacaville, look no further.

At Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Vacaville we are committed to helping our students reach their full potential. We believe anyone can improve their body, mind and spirit through the power of martial arts. At Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we are a family, and our school is bound to become our students’ second home. We are a judgment-free zone, where mistakes are viewed as growth opportunities and your instructors and fellow students are your #1 supporters. You’ll learn a lot of impressive skills and gain many new abilities at Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but the most important thing you’ll acquire during your time here? Our community.

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Improve Your Body, Mind and Spirit
MARTIAL ARTS BENEFITS
 

STRENGTH

Martial arts is a great way to build muscle, get stronger, lose weight, and improve your cardiovascular health.

DISCIPLINE

Our structured classes are designed to help bring out the best in your child by teaching respect and discipline through positive reinforcement.

CONFIDENCE

Martial arts can help build confidence and character at any age. You'll develop strength and knowledge to accomplish things you never thought possible.

SELF-DEFENSE

Learn practical and effective self-defense techniques to protect yourself and your family. These skills can help lower stress, anxiety and get over fears.

Our World Champion Professor
MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR

Professor rodrigo

Owner & Head Coach Rodrigo Cardoso.

Rodrigo Lopes Cardoso, l am a Brazilian Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu born in Brazil 1991, Brasília-DF, where I started practicing martial arts at 16 with Master Diderot Junior, taking at the tracks with him yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, and black.
Master Diderot Junior, world-renowned for his constricting game, was looking for new techniques to improve my skills and my performance in tournaments. After a long journey of dedication to the martial arts and being successful in many tournaments in 2015 I won the black belt with Master Diderot Junior.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Titles
Most Notable
  • CBPL World Champion
  • CBJJE South American Champion
  • CBJJE Pan American Champion x 2
  • UAEJJF Brazilian National Absolute Champion
  • Top 5% of 2017-2018 UAEJJF Blackbelt World Ranking
BJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)
  • 2014 Rio International Championship – Gold
  • 2017 Brasilia International Open – Gold
  • 2018 American National
  • 2018 Salvador Fall International Open – Silver
  • 2018 No-Gi Salvador Fall International Open – Gold
UAEJJF (UAE Ju-Jitsu Federation)
  • 2017 Goias International Championship – Gold (Absolute)
  • 2017 Brasilia International Championship – Gold
  • 2017 Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship – Bronze
  • 2018 Brazilian National Pro Championship – Gold (Absolute)
CBJJE (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sports Federation)
  • 2010 Pan American Championship – Gold
  • 2011 Pan American Championship – Gold
  • 2012 South American Championship – Gold
  • 2015 World Championship – Silver
CBPL (Brazilian Professional Confederation of Fights)
  • 2013 Professional Jiu-Jitsu World Championship – Gold
Media Interviews & News Articles
  • X-Combat Interviews
    • May 2012
    • October 2012
    • September 2013
  • MMA Premium Interview
    • November 2018
  • Grapplers Planet Article
    • April 2019
    • Publication of the BJJ for Self-Defense Guide
Additional Competencies & Skills
  • Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages
  • Mastery of advanced BJJ techniques, both Gi and No-Gi
  • Detailed analysis of high-level BJJ competitions (“reading the game”)
  • Martial arts instruction for weight loss, stress-relief, and improved health
  • Structuring elite athletes’ training plans and competition preparation routines
  • Negotiating with sponsors, recruiters, and team managers on behalf of athletes
  • Martial arts instruction for self-defense, including for women and law enforcement
  • Developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to inspire and motivate others
  • Curriculum development for youth and adult classes, both competitive and recreational

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