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Leon Barrocas
Black Belt 2 Stripes
About
Founder and head instructor at Art in Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy. Began practicing jiu jitsu in 2007 under Master Moacir "Boca" Oliveira, a student of Ricardo DeLaRiva (creator of the DeLaRiva guard), who received his black belt from Grand Master Carlson Gracie. As a blue belt, Leon trained and competed under Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu, founder of Team FightSports and creator of the Tornado Guard.
His passion for jiu jitsu manifests not only as a practitioner and competitor, but as a teacher, leading his students to win multiple medals individually and as a team in various top competitions while guiding them to become positive, impactful members of society.
His passion for jiu jitsu manifests not only as a practitioner and competitor, but as a teacher, leading his students to win multiple medals individually and as a team in various top competitions while guiding them to become positive, impactful members of society.
Gym Affiliations
Art In Motion Jiu-Jitsu
Head Instructor Primary