# Rodnei Barbosa ("Roy")

> Black Belt 2 Stripes

## Overview

**Name:** Rodnei Barbosa

**Nickname:** Roy

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt 2 Stripes

**Date of Birth:** January 14, 1995 (age 31)


## Bio

A product of the same Formiga, Minas Gerais talent pool that produced Marcelo Garcia and Matheus Diniz, Rodnei Barbosa started jiu-jitsu at age nine through a social project run by Lourenço Nascimento. He moved to Poço de Caldas in 2013 to join Paulo Rezende’s headquarters and the famous fighter house that has sheltered so many of “Paulao’s” pros. Rodnei Barbosa received his black belt from Rezende on November 24, 2015, becoming his 234th. Known for a grinding, pressure-heavy top game, his competitive resume includes notable matches against Raphael Rachid and Douglas Josué.
## Gym Affiliations

- **Ethos East LA Jiu-Jitsu Clube** (Los Angeles, United States) — Head Instructor
- **Ethos Jiu-Jitsu** (Fullerton, United States) — Head Instructor

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/rodnei-barbosa)