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Vauvenargues Xavier Vicentini
Black Belt 6 Stripes
About
Professor Marinho is a 6th-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt who earned his rank directly from Master Carlson Gracie in April 1999. From 1993 to 2000, he taught at the renowned Carlson Gracie Club in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. He served as Head of Defense Tactics and Jiu-Jitsu at the Federal Police Academy in Rio de Janeiro from 1999 to 2015. With over 30 years of expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Judo, and MMA, Professor Marinho has coached numerous MMA and BJJ champions around the globe before relocating to Napa, California.
Gym Affiliations
Carlson Gracie Napa Valley / Marinho Jiu-Jitsu
Head Instructor Primary