Carlson Gracie Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro

Alex "Lekinho" Gonzaga is our 4th degree Black Belt Professor, a jiu-jitsu practitioner for 25 years and also recognized by the main federations. He has titles as CBJJO World Champion 2014,Bronze in the 2012 IBJJF Master World Championship, Silver in Brazilian National Championships, in addition to knowledge of self-defense. With vast technical experience teaching and in competitions, he has international experience (Abudhabi, USA, China, Hong Kong), teaching for all ages, belts and different levels of physical conditioning.

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Carlson Gracie Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro

Antônio "Toninho" Martins is our 1st degree Black BeltProfessor, registered and recognized in the main federations, having already won numerous medals, including the Bronze at the IBJJF/CBJJ International Masters in 2017 and recently the FJJRIO Ranking Champion in 2024. Antônio joins the team to form our champion teaching team, bringing an extra dose of discipline and dedication to the little ones' classes, is a hit with the Junior kids and is also an excellent training for the Masters.

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Mauro "Maurinho" Ayres is our technical manager for all branches, a 5th degree Black Belt Professor, has been practicing jiu-jitsu for 29 years and is certified by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation and the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (CBJJ/IBJJF). He has a direct connection with Master Carlson Gracie Jr., an accredited teacher and official representative of the Carlson Gracie Team.
In addition to his successful competition record, he teaches jiu-jitsu and self-defense classes for all groups (from children to masters). He has a great ability to: understand the difficulties of a beginner, help in the training of children and young people, as well as develop competitive athletes. He is extremely careful to provide a healthy and safe environment for senior students as well.
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