About Us
EST 2023
Molinaro Jiu-Jitsu began from the passion and vision of Alexandre Molinaro, a Brazilian-born Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who grew up training the sport from a young age. Alex discovered Jiu-Jitsu at age 13 in Rio de Janeiro, after trying other sports like swimming and judo. He quickly fell in love with BJJ’s technical, strategic nature. As Alex progressed through the belts and built a successful competition career — earning his black belt in 2017 under renowned coach André “Alemão” Vasconcelos — his dream shifted toward building a place where other people could experience the same benefits of the sport
Meet The Team
Our Instructors
Alexandre Molinaro
Alex is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, the founder, and head instructor of Molinaro Jiu Jitsu. With years of competition and coaching experience, he focuses on high-level technique, strong fundamentals, and building a supportive team environment.
MIKE ZAGORSKI
Mike is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu, combining competition-tested knowledge with an approachable, encouraging teaching style to help students progress consistently..
Jessica Swanson
Jess is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who built her reputation competing at the highest levels of the sport. As a dedicated and patient professor, she is known for clear instruction and creating a supportive learning environment for students of all levels.
David Doucette
Dave is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu who brings energy, positivity, and a friendly teaching approach to every class.
Jared rodriguez
Jared is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and professor at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu, bringing an educational background, dedication, and a thoughtful teaching approach to the mats
Andrew Kim
Andrew Kim is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, instructor and one of our most active competitors. He brings strong competition experience and a committed, supportive presence to the team.
Rana Muratoglu
Rana is a dedicated competitor and instructor at our sister affiliated gym, Cornerstone MMA. Known for her strong work ethic and consistent approach, she brings focus, discipline, and positive energy to both her training and her instruction.