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, Owner/Tournament Director of the
Best of the Best BJJ ProAms
"VoVo" has trained under Rodrigo Vaghi since 1996 or '97? and holds his Purple Belt in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 16 year veteran of the Omaha Police Deparment, as a patrol officer, and is a former
Army Infantry Officer with combat experience in the Middle East.  VoVo has accumulated the following
victories in national and international competition: 2X Bronze Medalist Pan Jiu Jitsu Champioship
2010, 1st Place NAGA 2008, 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.
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 whom I
hope will be a big part of Team Vaghi in the future.

Purple Belt (Dana "Vo Vo" Taylor)

Super Super Heavy (221>)

Open Class (No Weight Limit)

Juveniles

White Belt

Rooster (126.5<)

Super Feather (141<)

Feather (154<)
Alan Flagg

Light (167.5<)


Middle (181<)


Medium Heavy (194.5<)

Heavy (207.5<)
Mike Miloni

Super Heavy (221<)

Super Super Heavy (221>)
Durae Faulkner
Vaughn Davison


Open Class (No Weight Limit)
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
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Our Family Photos over the years
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
Nebraska Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Training Schedule

  • M and W:  7:00pm
    to 8:00 Technique

  • Tue and Thu: 5:30
    to 6:45 Purple Belt
    and Above Only

  • 7pm to 8pm
    Sparring
    (White/Blue Belts)

  • Sat:  10am to 11:30
    Open Gym

  • Juveniles: Tue 6pm
    to 7pm/Sat 10:30am
    to 11:30am
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2010

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