BRAD THOMPSON

Academy Owner & Black Belt

At the age of 49 he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and proudly received his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr. in 2003 and his Fourth degree Black Belt in 2019. Brad competed for four consecutive years after starting the sport. During that time he won four consecutive Master’s World Championship titles and earned 6 gold Medals. He opened OBJJ in 2011 to bring in the best talent to Orlando and further the skills of his friends and members. Brad has a passion for helping everyone learn, improve and reach their goals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 2020 Second Place World Master Champion

  • 2020 First Place Pan Master Champion

  • 2018 Second Place World Master Champion

  • 2017 First Place World Master Champion

  • 2015 Miami Open World Master Absolute Champion

  • 2014 Second Place World Master

  • 2014 Pan American Champion

  • 2014 Pan American Champion

  • 2013 Pan American Champion

  • 2012 Pan American Champion

 

LAKEA VARGAS

Head Judo Instructor
Kids Instructor

Lakea Vargas is a highly skilled and accomplished black belt under Shinjiro Sasaki in Judo. He won the Jr. Olympic Nationals in 2018 and now currently represents team USA on the Sr. Olympic Judo team. At only 22 years old, he is working hard to make it to the olympics one day. He is also an accomplished competitor in jiu jitsu, currently at brown belt rank. Lakea is passionate about both sports and attributes his success in competition to his cross-training.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 2020 Orlando Open Silver Medal

  • 2018 Senior World Team - Budapest, Hungary

  • 2018 U.S. Junior World Team

  • 2018 Gold Junior Scholastics Nationals

  • 2018 Gold U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals

  • 2018 Pan Am Championships Seniors Bronze Costa Rica

  • 2018 U.S. Pan American Team - Cancun, Mexico

  • World Championships Budapest, Hungary - 9th place

  • 2018 World Cup Dominican Republic Silver

  • 2017 Chile Continental Championships - 5th place

  • 2018 Pan American open Argentina - Bronze

  • 2017 World Cup El Salvador - Bronze

  • 2016 Gold Miami Open Absolute Juniors BJJ

  • 2016 Gold Blue Belt Juniors BJJ

  • 2016 US Open - 1st Place

  • 2016 Junior Olympics 1st place

  • 2015 US Cadet World Team SARAJEVO, BOSNIA

DENILSON PIMENTA

Co-Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Denilson Pimenta is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under the famous instructor Julio Cesar, of the Grappling Fight Team (GFT). Pimenta is regarded as one of the top featherweight competitors of his generation.

Denilson grew up on the Favela’s in Rio de Janeiro and started training Jiu Jitsu in 1991 as a way to occupy his spare time, in order to focus on something positive and escape the dangers of falling victim to crime.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 2020 1st Place World Master Champion

  • 2020 1st Place Pan Master Champion

  • 2019, 2018 Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Champion

  • 2017 Brazilian National Champion

  • 2016 IBJJF World Master Champion

  • 2016 IBJJF Brazilian National Champion

  • 2015 IBJJF World Master Champion

  • 2014 IBJJF World Master Champion

  • 2013 IBJJF World Master Champion

  • 2009 Rio Open Champion

  • 2009 Brazilian National, Bronze

  • 2009 IBJJF European Champion

  • 2009 World Cup, Bronze

  • 2008 World No-Gi Silver Medallist

 

J D Robbins

Head Wrestling Instructor

J.D. Robbins (Head Coach)
USA Wrestling National Coach of the year
International Coach; USA Wrestling
Staff Worker; 1998 Goodwill Games
Staff Worker; 1996 & 2000 Olympic Games
Head Coach; California Jets; 14 Time Senior National Champions
Gold Level Certified Coach; USA Wrestling
Coached Tour De Mons Teams
3-time USA Wrestling Coach of the Year; California
Coached Fila Junior World Team
Coached Senior World Team Sambo
National Coaches Education Program Director & Instructor; Florida
California National Team Head Coach
US Open Senior National Wrestling Championship; Director
3-Time National Wrestling Coaching Association Coach of the Year; Florida
Coached Fila Cadet World Team
Florida Wrestling Coaches Association; President
Coach of the Year; National High School Wrestling Coaches Association; Southwest Region
Florida National Team Head Coach
Man of the Year; Police Athlete League
Head Coach; Oviedo Wrestling Team
Founder; Florida Jets Wrestling Club
Head Coach; University of Central Florida 2013- Present

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • International Coach; USA Wrestling

  • Head Coach; California Jets; 14 Time Senior National Champions

  • Coached Senior World Team Sambo

  • National Coaches Education Program Director & Instructor; Florida

  • Florida Wrestling Coaches Association; President

  • Coach of the Year; National High School Wrestling Coaches

  • Man of the Year; Police Athlete League

  • Head Coach; Oviedo Wrestling Team

 

PAUL ANTONELLI

Head Muay Thai Instructor
Exercise Physiologist

Paul Antonelli is extremely passionate about health and wellness. A lifelong martial artist, Paul began his fitness journey by losing over 70 pounds. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science and is currently earning his Masters degree at UCF. Paul has extensive training and education in weight loss and sport specific conditioning as well as multiple martial arts including Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Filipino Kali and Jeet Kune Do. Coach Paul is dedicated to the success of his students and is constantly going above and beyond.

CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

  • ACSM - Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)

  • Bachelors of Science - Sport and Exercise Science

  • Certified Conditioning Coach
    PTA Global - Behavioral Change Specialization

  • NASM - Conditioning Specialist
    Trigger Point - Foam Rolling: Principles and Practices

  • American Red Cross - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

  • Instructor - Jeet Kune Do & Filipino Kali

 

FABIO CARAM

Co-Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Born and raised on São Paulo, Brazil, Fabio has been involved in martial arts since childhood and began training BJJ in 2007 under Gusttavo “Gutty” Mugliatti. Fabio came to OBJJ to train under 10x world champion Bruno Malfacine and proudly received his purple (2013), brown (2015) and black belt (2019) under Bruno Malfacine.

He is one of our founding members that has been training with us since our grand opening in 2011 and has been instructing since 2015. Fabio is a business owner and family man who still finds time to dedicate himself to giving back to his BJJ family.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 2020 3rd Place Pan Championship

  • Black Belt, 2019, Bruno Malfacine

  • Brown Belt, 2015, Bruno Malfacine

  • 1st Miami Open 2013

  • Purple Belt, 2013, Bruno Malfacine

  • 1st Miami Open 2014

  • 3rd Atlanta Open 2015

GARY LENTZ

Co-Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Gary started training jiu jitsu at 30 years old and has been training every day since then. Now a black belt and experienced instructor, Gary always bring the energy, good vibes, and a wealth of knowledge that he learned under all his professors, most notably, Marcelo Garcia.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Black Belt, Brad Thompson

  • Brown Belt, Leo Kirby

  • Purple Belt, Marcelo Garcia

  • Blue Belt, Marcos Santos

  • Multiple gold medals from NAGA, Grappler’s Quest, Newbreed, Grappling Industries, Copa America and more

Junil Kim

Adult and
Kids Instructor

Junil is a Black belt in BJJ and has been training for over thirteen years. He is passionate about inspiring kids and adults. Junil is an active competitor and pushes himself to reach new goals every year. Junil and his wife Vanya just had twins but always found time to train together. Vanya took time off but supports her husband’s passion for the sport.  

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Black Belt, Denilson Pimenta