Instructor:
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Luis has a BS in Sociology from George Mason University and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French. He enjoys traveling, snowboarding and photography.
Luis fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after watching the first Ultimate Fighting Championship, where it has proven that technique and leverage could overcome size and strength. He started training in 1999 under the tutelage of Mario and Fernando Yamasaki, and Francisco Neto.
Education:
Blue Belt ~ August 1999: Yamasaki Academy
Purple Belt ~ April 2003: Yamasaki Academy
Brown Belt ~ November 2005: Yamasaki Academy
Competitive Experience:
June 1999: Virginia Beach Regional Championship
1st Place Gi
August 1999: Yamasaki Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
1st Place Gi, 3rd Place No-Gi
November 1999: Yamasaki Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
2nd Place Gi
April 2001: Pan-American Championships
Bronze Medal Gi(Blue Belt)
April 2004: Pan-American Championships
Bronze Medal Gi(Purple Belt)
November 2005: Virginia Beach Regional Championship
2nd Place Gi(Brown Belt)
June 2006: East-Coast Championship
2nd Place Gi, 3rd Place No-Gi
September 2006: East-Coast Championship
2nd Place Gi, 3rd Place No-Gi
February 2007: Grapplers Quest
2nd Place Gi(Brown Belt)
April 2007: Pan-American Championships
Gold Medal No-Gi (Brown Belt), Bronze Medal Gi (Brown Belt)
July 2007: US Grappling Championships
1st Place Gi(Brown Belt), 2nd Place No-Gi
December 2007: Copa Nova
2nd Place Gi(Brown Belt), 3rd Place No-Gi
