Vinicius Agudo Silva

Professor Agudo started training in 2003 at 15 years of age in São Paulo, Brazil under former UFC contender and World Champion Gabriel 'Napão' Gonzaga, which would award Vinicius his black belt later in 2013. As a colored belt training in Brazil, Vinicius had great success in the sport medalling in the state circuit numerous times while also reaching the podium at the Brazilian Nationals and South American Championship. After traveling between Brazil and the US, Vinicius moved to Dallas in 2016 and settled permanently in Wylie to open VA Academy in January 2019.