MMA, Jiu Jitsu, & Submission Fighting
Members of TEAM VAGHI endure physically grueling and mentally punishing work outs every day of the week. In addition, these fighters train with precise techniques that require extreme mental focus. It can be compared to playing a chess game in the middle of a boxing match.
Team Vaghi fighters compete professionally in the U. S., Brazil, & Japan. The majority of fighters have backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, boxing, wresting, and/or hold black belts in various martial arts.
To learn more about TEAM VAGHI, Rodrigo Vaghi, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, visit the official SubmissionJiuJitsu.com site
by clicking here...http://www.TeamVaghi.com
To learn more about Rickson Gracie, visit his official site @ RICKSON GRACIE .
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| THE ORIGINAL TEAM VAGHI |
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Todd's Martial Arts Bio
Todd holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Todd has trained under Rodrigo Vaghi for 20+ years. Before joining Team Vaghi, Todd trained in Karate and Japanese Ju Jitsu and attained the rank of 4rd Degree Black Belt under Martin F. de Centurion. When living in Los Angeles Todd trains with Rickson Gracie instructor Henry Akins of Dynamix MMA. When time permits, Muay Thai is added to the training schedule. Todd has competed professionally in MMA, Submission Wrestling, and Jiu Jitsu. Due to frequent travel, Todd has had the opportunity to train at many great schools across the globe.
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| U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION, MIDDLE WT, M4 |
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| RICKSON GRACIE PRESENTING TODD GOLD MEDAL |
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| PAST FIGHTING EVENTS
Submission Fighting Championships (SFC) Champ
Reality Submission Fighting (RSF) Champ
Hook n Shoot (HnS) Champ
Ring of Fury Fighter
World War III Combat (WW3) Champ
Universal Challenge (UC) Champ
Armed Forces Day Combat Challenge Champ
World Submission Wrestling Champ
Abu Dhabi Trials Selected Competitor
Tap Out or Black Out Champion
American National Champion (IBJJF)
U.S. Open Champion (IBJJF)
Pan American Medalist (IBJJF)
World Master Competitor (IBJJF)
World Champion Black Belt Champ (NAGA)
Rickson Gracie International Champion
U.S. Open Black Belt Champ (AGF)
Grappler's Quest Medalist
Machado Grappling Games Medalist
Midwest Championships Champion
Southwest Championships Champion
Chicago Championships Champion
Milwakee Open Champion
Kansas City Open Champion
Grappler's Delight Medalist
Gracie Nationals Champion
Arnold's Classic Champion
Phoenix Open Vice-Champ
Charlotte Vice-Champ
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| RICKSON GRACIE, TODD, RODRIGO |
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| POST FIGHT AT RSF |
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| OLD SCHOOL |
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| MIKE ROGERS 3RD DEG BB (ORIGINAL TEAM VAGHI) |
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| RODRIGO VAGHI W NEW GRACIE JJ BLACK BELT |
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| MARTIN of CENTURION 1995 NEW BLACK BELT |
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| RODRIGO VAGHI |
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RODRIGO VAGHI
For those of you who don't know Rodrigo...you should! Rodrigo is known throughout the States & Brazil for his hard submission focused style of jiu jitsu. He is a Masters World Champion. Although his training sessions are physically challenging, his technical teachings are equally solid. For more info on Rodrigo Vaghi, click on this link for the TEAM VAGHI Offical Site. Seminars are available.
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| PAN AMERICAN GAMES |
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| PAN AMERICAN GAMES |
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| RENZO GRACIE, FRIEND & LEGEND |
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| MY FAMILY AT DYNAMIX MMA LOS ANGELES |
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| SHANE RICE, TEAMMATE & FRIEND |
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| HENRY AKINS, GREAT FRIEND & OUTSTANDING TEACHER |
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| Henry Akins presents Maynard Keenan with the Donut Award |
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| ROGERS, FOX, AKINS, STONE |
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| INSTRUCTORS BEAT DEFENSELESS STUDENT |
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| SPACE SMASH INDEFENSIBLE SIDE CONTROL |
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| MSHP'S FINEST DT INSTRUCTORS |
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| PURO JIU JITSU |
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| Our Friend Mike Contreras of Puro Jiu Jitsu |
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| HELIO GRACIE CIRCA 1996 |
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| Master HELIO GRACIE flanked by TODD FOX and RODRIGO VAGHI (97) |
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| ROYLER GRACIE, A GLOBAL CHAMP |
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| TODD, KUNG FU, RENZO GRACIE |
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| Steve, Haz Ibrahim, Todd Fox, Rolles Gracie |
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| Our Friends @ Renzo's Academy (Holmdel) |
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| Brazilian Friends Ricardo & Rolles (Renzo BBs) |
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| MEGATON, BJJ PHENOM & FRIEND |
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| OUR FRIENDS AT LION CLUB MOSCOW |
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| ST. CHARLES MMA w/ MIKE & HAL |
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| CARLOS MACHADO, WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTOR. |
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| ATHENS, GREECE |
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| ATHENS, GREECE |
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| SHOOTO GYM - OSAKA, JAPAN 2007 |
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| GLADIATOR WAY (ROME) |
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| TODD TRAINING GUY RITCHIE & SIMON PURPLE HAYES ON THE SET OF SWEPT AWAY 2001 |
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| Our friend Donald Park of Humaita Austin |
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| FRIENDS @ VILLARDO's BJJ WEST PALM BEACH |
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| Our Friend Leonardo Xavier of Humaita in Houston |
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| TRITON MMA w PIET W. |
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| OUR FRIEND JIM @ CINCINNATI BJJ |
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| EDDIE OUR FRIEND @ TEAM FUSION (SLC) |
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| OAMA GYM OTTAWA |
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| DENVER FRIENDS @ EASTON BJJ (TODD, SUS, MAYNARD, JOSH) |
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| SIMON "PURPLE" HAYES & THE LONDON FAMILY |
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| AXIS JIU JITSU - TOKYO JAPAN-WANTANABE, TODD, MAYNARD '05 |
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| TAIWAN JIU JITSU |
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| Our friend Steve Oliver in New Zealand |
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| Our friends @ ISOHEALTH in Adelaide AUSTRALIA |
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| OUR FRIENDS @ THE SPORTS CENTRUM JIU JITSU ARUBA |
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| MCALLEN JIU JITSU |
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| OUR FRIENDS AT RICKSON GRACIE AMSTERDAM |
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| FUSION BJJ w/ EDDIE EDMONDS |
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| MJK, CLARK GRACIE, CAT Z |
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| TEAM ANTHONY PEROSH |
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| OLD SCHOOL (FIRST TEAM VAGHI) |
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| REAR NAKED CHOKE (TFox VS TLee) |
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| Zoltan, Todd, Mica |
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| JANET CHOKES TODD & JOEY |
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| RESULTS PROMISED! |
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FOR INFORMATION ON PRIVATE LESSONS
todd@stlbjj.com
IF TODD IS NOT AVAILABLE, HE WILL REFER YOU TO ANOTHER TEAM VAGHI INSTRUCTOR. IN FACT, WE SUGGEST YOU TAKE PRIVATES WITH ALL T.V. INSTRUCTORS TO GAIN BETTER DEPTH.
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AFFILIATED INSTRUCTORS
Rodrigo Vaghi, St. Louis, MO (West/Central), Team Vaghi HQ
Mike Rogers, St. Charles, MO, Team Vaghi
Henry Akins, Las Vegas, NV
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| ADDING MUAY THAI TO BJJ... |
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| BLACK MAMBA MMA IRAQ |
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| SERGIO CUNHA SEMINAR |
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| WARRIOR'S MUAY THAI RIO |
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| KRU KENJI |
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| COACH JUSTIN GRESKIEWICZ |
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| KRU YO |
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| COACH PATRICK |
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| COACH PATRICK |
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| COACH PATRICK |
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| VOS GYM AMSTERDAM |
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| STEFANO STRADELLA MILANO |
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| MUAY THAI BARCELONA - COACH SEBASTIAN |
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| KRU KHOM |
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| YOKKAO GYM CROATIA - SRDAN SPRIK |
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| FRONTLINE MT OSLO, NORWAY |
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| AM NAT MUAY THAI KRAKOW, POLAND |
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| MUAY THAI - LONDON |
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| BART S. DUTCH KICKBOXING AMSTERDAM |
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| CSA MMA COPENHAGEN |
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| DADO GYM ZURICH |
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| GAIUS @ FIVE POINTS NYC |
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| BAZOOKA JOE KICKBOXING TORONTO |
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| RUDI @ SMASH MMA SAN JOSE |
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| RONNIE @ 8TRIBE MUAY THAI SAN DIEGO |
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| SUPRAFIGHT GYM |
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| SINGPAYAK @ PTJ GYM |
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