Eduardo “Brigadeiro” is a disciple of God, Married, Father of 4 CHILDREN, has degrees in Physical Education (2000) and Lato Sensu MBA in Sports Management and Marketing (2002), both by Gama Filho University. 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo Black Belt and Kru Muay Thai.

He has a vast collection of medals and trophies under his belt as an athlete. Professor Eduardo Brigadeiro has a very expressive curriculum. He is a true trainer of champions. Eduardo Brigadeiro has a historic title on his resume. He was Professor and Coach of the first Female Athlete World Champion of Jiu-Jitsu in the women’s division, the Brazilian Thais Ramos, a title won in the 1999 Worlds. In 2014, Eduardo Brigadeiro, motivated by a new challenge, moved to the United States to study and expand BRIGADEIRO JIU-JITSU on North American soil. The city chosen was Jacksonville in Florida where he lives to this day. His history with Martial Arts began when his parents enrolled him in Judo at the age of 5. Eduardo Brigadeiro was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood and on the mats, he won several championships in his Judo category at a youthful age, becoming one of the main athletes of his generation. He started Jiu-Jitsu in 1984 and never stopped practicing the gentle art, in 1997 he was graduated to black belt by his Master Ricardo De La Riva.