Rodrigo Antunes

Owner & Head Instructor

A lifelong martial artist, Sensei Rodrigo is of one the best instructors and competitors of his generation.

Starting Judo at the early age of 4 and Jiu Jitsu at 8, he was exposed to the best instructors and was able to build a solid and strong foundation allied with a fearless spirit in competition, achieving multiple organizations world championships. Besides teaching professional fighters, beginners, kids, executives, Law Enforcements and Special Forces, he competed and medaled in important tournaments such as Pan Ams, Worlds Masters, Worlds No Gi, Metamoris, Eddie Bravo Invitation, Brazilian Nationals, American Nationals and the Rio State Championships.

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He also holds a rank of Black Belt in Judo and Ginastica Natural Certified Instructor. In 2016, Gokor Chivychian and Gene LeBell (in memoriam) promoted Rodrigo to the rank of Black Belt in their Grappling System. July 2023, Grand Master Joao Alberto Barreto (1^st Helio Gracie Black Belt) promoted Rodrigo Antunes to the rank of 6th degree, making him the highest rank in Colorado.

In July 2018, Sensei Rodrigo was inducted to United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

“Jiu Jitsu is a great tool that not only teaches martial arts and self defense but gives you confidence to go out and be great at whatever you do! Whether you are a young kid in school, a Doctor, a Police officer, a teacher, a mother, a father, or a future World Champion, Jiu Jitsu will give you the wisdom to be successful! “

Rodrigo resides in Denver, CO with his beautiful wife and his 2 precious daughters both learning Jiu Jitsu.