About Me - Rodrigo

A Journey of Strength and Transformation

Rodrigo BJJ jiu-Jitsu Berlin
Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Yoga have been fundamental in shaping my approach to life, combining strength with adaptability. Through Jiu-Jitsu, I learned the importance of control, not through force but through fluidity and technique, which extends beyond the mats into everyday life. Yoga, on the other hand, introduced me to balance, mental clarity, and resilience, deepening my understanding of personal growth and transformation. Together, these practices form the core of my philosophy.
 
As a lifelong martial artist, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu have always been my passions, shaping how I view the world. However, I briefly pursued a successful career in engineering, only to find that it lacked the sense of fulfillment martial arts provided. Through my exploration of Yoga and other holistic systems, I began to see the interconnectedness of mind and body, leading me back to martial arts with a deeper understanding and purpose.
 

A Holistic Approach to Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

During a sabbatical in 2015, I spent time in the mountains exploring consciousness and realized that much of our world is polarized and lacks balance. I saw a need for more lateral and critical thinking, cognitive flexibility, and open-mindedness. It became clear to me that it’s essential to have a broad worldview and connect different fields of knowledge rather than being highly specialized and closed off.

I envisioned creating a space not just for practicing a sport, but for building a community—one that supports personal growth and brings together people from all over the world with different backgrounds and ideologies. All united by the goal of improving their bodies and minds through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art in which I hold a black belt. Today, that vision is a reality. As the owner of BJJ DOJO Berlin, I use Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga vault as tools to express my ideas and help my students do the same.

We never stop evolving. With the curiosity of a child, I continually seek new knowledge, drawing from yoga, spiritual sciences, martial arts, psychology, and the analytical mindset of an engineer. These diverse fields have allowed me to develop new systems, and I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of these teachings. My mission is to help my students experience the same growth and fulfillment I’ve found through Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga. The journey is not without challenges, but in the end, every effort is truly worth it.

Rodrigo Headcoach Bjj dojo berlin