Rodrigo Junqueira - Founder / 3rd Degree Black Belt
Rodrigo Junqueira is the head instructor and academy owner from São Paulo, Brazil. He moved to the Pittsburgh area in 2004 and opened Team Junqueira Academy. He was awarded his black belt from Paulão Rezende in 2009. Rodrigo has built a large team over the years, and has coached students in the World Championships and Pan American Championships. Rodrigo strives to bring the best of Brazil to the Pittsburgh area through high level technical training.
Rodrigo is currently a third degree black belt and teaches the fundamentals and advanced classes.
Mike Linza - Black Belt, 1st Degree
Mike was promoted to black belt in December 2015. Before starting jiu jitsu, he was a two time NJCAA national qualifier in wrestling and has over 20 years of experience in wrestling. He also has a professional MMA record of 2-0 (amateur record of 6-0). Mike teaches the takedown and competition classes.
Kevin Goodwin - Black Belt, 1st Degree
Kevin has been training under Rodrigo Junqueira since 2008 and received his brown belt in 2014. On May 21, 2016, Kevin received his black belt. While continually focused on his own growth and learning, he is equally passionate about introducing and sharing the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to others. Kevin teaches the fundamentals and competition classes.
