Our Affiliation

Vicente Jr Team

Our Lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda→Carlos Gracie→Carlson Gracie→Ricardo De La Riva→Vicente Júnior

Affiliate Professor

Vicente Júnior

5th Degree Black Belt · Under Ricardo De La Riva

Professor Luiz Vicente Júnior's path to jiu-jitsu began in Judo — a discipline he started at fourteen and pursued for six years, reaching Brown Belt. When he eventually crossed over to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his commitment deepened further, often training two to three times a day. That dedication earned him a 5th Degree Black Belt under the legendary Ricardo De La Riva.

As co-founder of BJJ Conquest in Maryland, Vicente Júnior remains one of the most active competitors in the Master's division. His championship lineage and relentless competitive spirit now reach Rochester through his affiliation with Athletics Grappling Arts.

Competition Accolades

IBJJF World No-Gi Champion
IBJJF Pan American Champion × 4
IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion × 2
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF New York BJJ Pro Champion
IBJJF NY International Open Champion × 2
IBJJF NY Spring International Open Champion
IBJJF World Master Championship — Bronze × 2
IBJJF Pan American Championship — Bronze
IBJJF World Championship — Bronze

The Connection

Rochester's Link to a Championship Lineage

Athletics Grappling Arts is proud to be a Vicente Júnior affiliate. Vicente Júnior is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Ricardo De La Riva and co-founder of the BJJ Conquest grappling academy in Maryland, USA.

One of the most active competitors in the Master's division, Vicente Júnior has conquered IBJJF Pan American titles in both gi and no-gi, as well as a world no-gi title — bringing a championship lineage directly to our mats in Rochester, NY.

Lineage

Ricardo De La Riva

Academy

BJJ Conquest

Location

Maryland, USA

Titles

IBJJF Pan Am · World No-Gi

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