rodrigo "mike tyson" ranieri - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt

Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Rodrigo is originally from Brazil, and one of the most accomplished instructors in the New Breed Academy.

Some of his extensive experience experience is listed below:

• 1st Place V Submission Wrestling De Campos (Brazil, 2006)
• 1st Place World Black Belt (Brazil, 2006)
• 2x 1st Place Absolute COPA NOVA Uniao UFLA (Brazil, 2006-07)
• 1st Place Mineiro de Jiu Jitsu (Brazil, 2007)
• 1st Place Brazilian National Cup (2007)
• 2nd Place World CBJJE (Brazil, 2007)
• 1st Place American Tournament (CA, 2007)
• 3rd Place Pan American (2008)
• 1st Place COPA Pacifica (2008)
• 1st Place No Limits (2008)
• 2nd Place Brazilian National Team Tournament (2008)
• 1st Place U.S. Gracie Nationals (CA, 2009)
• 1st Place Copa Pacifica (CA, 2009)
• 1st Place Revolution Tournament Gi & No Gi (WA, 2009)

Here's a recent video of Rodrigo fighting at Grappler's Quest (notice how he almost locks the triangle after while his opponent goes for a flying guard pass - awesome!):

meet the other Instructors at new breed los angeles

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors:

John "Johnny" Ramirez

John Veloso Ouano

Christian "La Cucaracha" Lopez

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor:

Paul Barbosa

Wrestling Coach:

Jaime Alvarez

Boxing Instructors

Roberto Barrajas