Team Rodrigo Vaghi Omaha-North

Team Vaghi Academies
in Omaha

Rodrigo Vaghi, Professor

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 19 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. Rodrigo now is the head of Team Vaghi which is represented in all levels of
competition both nationally and internationally.

Dana Taylor, Training Assistant , trains out of
home gym

"VoVo" trains under Rodrigo Vaghi and holds his Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is an
Omaha Police Officer and has accumulated the following victories in national and international
competition: Silver Medalist Pan American Games, Gold Medalist Gracie Nationals, Silver
Medalist Gracie Nationals, Silver Medalist Rickson Internationals, 2x Gold Medalist Big D
Nationals, Gold Medalist Arnold Classic.

Team Vaghi (Omaha-North) is currently building a team from the
ground up. Our philosophy is founded on the principles learned
through our lineage with Rodrigo Vaghi. The following are a list
of our established and upcoming grapplers and fighters who will
be a big part of Team Vaghi in the future.

Purple Belt (Dana "Vo Vo" Taylor)

Heavy (207.5<)

Open Class (No Weight Limit)

White Belt

Rooster (126.5<) vacant

Super Feather (141<)

Feather (154<)

Light (167.5<)

Middle (181<)

Medium Heavy (194.5<)

Heavy (207.5<)

Super Heavy (221<) vacant

Super Super Heavy (221>)

Open Class (No Weight Limit)

Photos will be available soon.

We are glad that you are learning about Submission Jiu Jitsu and Team Vaghi. As the
world learns and grows to appreciate this art form, it is our hope that Team Vaghi will
be considered one of the premiere organizations for Jiu Jitsu students in the Midwest.

Our team members train hard day after day to physically and mentally prepare
themselves for tournaments against competitors from all over the world. The
discipline and dedication involved is intense and without the assistance from our
sponsors and supporters, it would be difficult to maintain this grueling regimen.

We would like to thank our family and friends who have supported us and have been
patient throughout our training and competition schedules. Without their help, we
would not be where we are today. They are a definitely a major part of Team Vaghi!

So meet the guys on the team! And if you would like to join our team, contact a school
near you about training or becoming a sponsor.

Lets Go Guys!

Rodrigo Vaghi
Foundation of Team Vaghi

Team Vaghi can Train "YOU" in the following;

		MMA/Vale Tudo
		Sport Jiu Jitsu/Submission Grappling, both gi and no gi
		Self Defense
		Women's Self Defense
		Police/Military Specific Programs

Team Vaghi in Nebraska

The Dana "Jomo Kenyatta" Taylor Home Facility
MidAmerica Martial Arts

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Our Family Photos

Group photo of our family during a
September 2006 seminar featuring Rodrigo
at Mid America Martial Arts in Omaha, NE.
There are too many to name individuals here.

L to R, John Ukishima,
Vaughn Davison, Rodrigo
Vaghi, Dana Taylor, Nate
Huber, Courtney Moore

L to R, Brian Miles,
Vaughn Davison, and
Dennis Bacon