Rodrigo "The Vice" Vaghi

Rodrigo Vaghi started his training in Judo at the age of 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He trained with Sensei Yamata; the Japanese champion until the age of 10. He continued training in Judo with Sensei Jorge Medhi, winner of several national and international titles, until the age of 16. Rodrigo was the Rio de Janeiro State Judo champion for 5 consecutive years, from 1979 to 1984.

Rodrigo started his Jiu-Jitsu at the age of l4, in the original Gracie Academy in Rio de Janeiro. Vaghi's instructors were Grandmaster Helio Gracie and his sons: Rickson, Royce, Royler and Rolker.

After 14 years of training with the Gracie Family, Rodrigo has become a family friend and black belt instructor representing the undisputed champion of the Gracie's: Rickson Gracie.

Rodrigo attended law school in Brazil and worked five years in the Brazilian Stock Market. He was also an instructor at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Brazil. He has several Jiu-Jitsu Championships.