Rodrigo
Vaghi started his training in Judo at the age of 4 in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. He trained with Sensei Yamata; the Japanese
champion until the age of 10. He continued training in Judo
with Sensei Jorge Medhi, winner of several national and
international titles, until the age of 16. Rodrigo was the
Rio de Janeiro State Judo champion for 5 consecutive years,
from 1979 to 1984.
Rodrigo
started his Jiu-Jitsu at the age of l4, in the original
Gracie Academy in Rio de Janeiro. Vaghi's instructors were
Grandmaster Helio Gracie and his sons: Rickson, Royce, Royler
and Rolker.
After
14 years of training with the Gracie Family, Rodrigo has
become a family friend and black belt instructor representing
the undisputed champion of the Gracie's: Rickson Gracie.
Rodrigo
attended law school in Brazil and worked five years in the
Brazilian Stock Market. He was also an instructor at the
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Brazil. He has several Jiu-Jitsu
Championships.
Photo
Gallery:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has given Rodrigo the chance to meet
and train with many talented people. Click
Here to see Rodrigo's personal photo gallery.
Interview:
Rodrigo was interviewed for an online magazine article.
If you're interested in learning more about Rodrigo Vaghi,
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