Valdir "Head Coach" Araújo

Head Coach

Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 26 years experience

Valdir Araújo was born on December 14, 1984, in Gama, Brasilia – Brazil, moving to the state of Bahia as a child. Throughout his childhood, Valdir was always involved in sports, practicing swimming and capoeira for years, as well as football (soccer) at a high competitive level. He was introduced to jiu-jitsu by Helio Moura, a well known Bahia black belt, at age 12 in December 1998. Since then, he has become a world-class grappler and professional MMA fighter.

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Career Achievements

Pro MMA Record: 19-9-0

UFC's The Ultimate Fighter Season 21

1st Place IBJJF European Open (2009)

2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2017)

2nd Place ADCC São Paulo Trials (2017 / 2019)

3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2016)

3rd Place IBJJF American Nationals NoGi (2016)

3rd Place ADCC Rio de Janeiro Trials (2017)

Classes Taught

Primary Instructor

Jiu-Jitsu

Master the gentle art of ground fighting and submissions. Build confidence, improve fitness, and learn practical self-defense skills in a supportive environment.

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Little Monsters

Build little champions! Our kids program develops discipline, respect, and confidence through fun martial arts training.

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Teaching Schedule

Jiu-Jitsu

All

Monday: 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Monday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Wednesday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Friday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Little Monsters

Beginner

Monday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Monster Kids

All

Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

MMA

All

Monday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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