LUCIO ‘LAGARTO’
Head Professor . 5th degree black belt
I was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1980. I received my black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr in 2004 and am one of only two black belts in all of Europe who comes directly from Master Carlos Gracie Jr himself.
I became a renowned name is the sport of Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu as a brown belt in 2003 after a tough fight with Jacaré Souza.
After this is went on to become 5 time european champion and in 2011 world champion after beating one of the best of all time marcus “Buchecha”.
Now as a 5th degree black belt, my focus is to have a school where students can become the best version of themselves & where jiu-jitsu can touch my family and students lives profoundly.
Fun fact: I am part Dolphin and love to surf!
PHOEBE RODRIGUES
Co-Director
I was born and raised in London and grew up with a passion for sport and Performing.
I come from a family of martial artists & stunt men and was a professional dancer and later a professional stunt woman for nearly 12 years.
I started my BJJ journey at Gracie Barra 8 years ago. Although I had trained in Muay Thai and kick boxing for many years, seeing how BJJ changed my life and others, it became my biggest passion.
Gb Fulham gave me my greatest dreams. My husband, son & our academy as the central part of my life.
Fun fact: I am one of Wonder Woman’s Amazonian women!
PROFESSOR ANTONIO
2nd degree black belt
I was born in Portugal and moved to London when I was 4. I was raised in a rough neighbourhood of Brixton and started martial arts at the age of 14 to keep away from trouble. I practiced judo and kickboxing until I was 18, then moved to MMA and fell in love with Jiu Jitsu.
I fought MMA out of a London gym and have been teaching for over 10 years. I received my black belt in 2017/18 under Nilton Garcia.
I don’t see teaching as work with BJJ, I see it as a way of life I chose to live. I cherish teaching young children and seeing their development and accomplishments.
Fun fact: I’m also a qualified electrical engineer!
PROFESSOR ALESSANDRO
1st degree black belt
I was born in Bahia and moved to Rio de Janeiro when I was 5 years old. I started martial arts in my childhood, and started training Jiu Jitsu because a friend of mine introduced me and I couldn’t stop anymore after that.
I have been teaching since blue belt and helping in classes all day long. I got my black belt in 2018.
I don’t see teaching as work with BJJ, I see it as a lifestyle. I cherish teaching to develop me and to help the students achieve their accomplishments.
Fun fact: I’m also a fully qualified personal trainer!
RENATA
Blue belt
I was born and raised in São Paulo brazil. BJJ has been a part of my life since 2017, and It brought me to Gracie Barra Fulham in 2022. I am currently a blue belt under professor Lúcio Lagarto.
GB Fulham has given me liberty and opportunity to always believe in my potential! I am very proud to represent GB Fulham and this team.
Fun fact: I was an Axé dancer when I was younger!