About Atlas
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
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.
School
Staff
Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is committed to providing training that builds students’ strength, agility, maturity, and confidence. At our school, you’re more than just a number – you’re a part of the family!
Owner & Head Instructor
Rodrigo Cardoso
Overview
21st-century education brings with it a mix of new challenges and promising loots. Our Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers a flexible program with innovative techniques and new methodologies. But at the core of our mission is our commitment to providing an engaging respectful and rewarding learning environment.
This unique approach along with our high-quality faculty makes Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu one of the best schools in Vacaville. Explore our diverse course program and contact our team to arrange a free trial class.
My name is Rodrigo Lopes Cardoso l am a Brazilian Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu born in Brazil 1991 Brasília-DF where I started practicing martial art 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 (Intemational Brazilan Jut-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 (Brazilan 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 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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