Rodrigo Albertoni Giraldes

Rodrigo Giraldes is the owner and head coach of Bravos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has practised Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 25 years and received his black belt in 2011 from Master Adriano Silva "Grifo", an 11-time world champion. Giraldes has worked with athletes at every level, from beginners to advanced competitors. Under his direction the team has won the Best Team Trophy in Western Australia under the AFBJJ more than 23 times, along with international titles that include the IBJJF Worlds in the United States. His teaching centres on the fundamentals of the art, with an emphasis on technique, strategy and discipline. Ben Wheeler and Igor Martins, both black belts on the Bravos coaching staff, were promoted under him.