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Meet Professor Alvaro: A Journey Through Martial Arts and Fitness

Discover the inspiring journey of Professor Alvaro, a certified expert in Martial Arts with a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Brown Belt in Judo. Trained by Vitor Shaolin in NYC, he achieved his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in December 2017. Beyond Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Alvaro is skilled in Muay Thai and was a certified Fitness trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.). He also holds an Associate Degree in Speech Pathology from LaGuardia Community College.

Competing Across the U.S.: Discipline and Mental Toughness in Action As an active competitor in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene, Professor Alvaro has showcased his Discipline and Mental Toughness by medaling in several U.S. tournaments. His competitive journey spans across cities like New York, Boston, Miami, and Las Vegas. In 2015, he earned runner-up status in the IBJJF Masters Worlds championship and later secured 1st place in the no-gi Pan-Ams championship.

Building Self-Confidence and Self-Respect Through Martial Arts Professor Alvaro’s commitment to Fitness, Self-Confidence, and Self-Respect makes him an ideal mentor for individuals at all levels seeking to elevate their skills in Self Defense and Martial Arts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Professor Alvaro’s expertise can guide you to new heights.

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Some current titles include:

IBJJF Summer Open 2017: Brown Belt Master 1 Feather Champion

Pan Jiu-jitsu No Gi IBJJF Championship 2015: Purple Belt Master 1 Feather Champion

World Master Jiu-jitsu IBJJF Championships 2015: Purple Belt Master 1 Second Place

New York Summer International IBJJF Open 2015: Purple Master 1 Second Place

Big Apple Open 2015: Purple Belt Adult Feather Champion

Good Fight 2013 Summer Classic: Purple Belt Adult Light Champion

Good Fight 2012 Winter Classic: Blue Adult Feather Gi/No Gi Champion/Open Weight Gi Champ

Long Island Pride XVI: Blue Open Weight No-Gi Champion

Boston IBJJF International Open 2012: Blue Belt Feather Third Place

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