{"id":748,"date":"2022-09-15T05:41:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T05:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/elementor\/barber-shop\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2026-09-08T23:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T23:29:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/molinarojiujitsu.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABOUT US<\/h2>\n

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Molinaro Jiu-Jitsu<\/strong> began from the passion and vision of Alexandre Molinaro<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>, after trying other sports like swimming and judo. He quickly fell in love with BJJ\u2019s technical, strategic nature. As Alex progressed through the belts and built a successful competition career \u2014 earning his black belt in 2017 under renowned coach Andr\u00e9 \u201cAlem\u00e3o\u201d Vasconcelos<\/strong> \u2014 his dream shifted toward building a place where other people could experience the same benefits of the sport<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meet The Team<\/p>\n

Our Instructors<\/h2>\n
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Alexandre Molinaro<\/h4>\n

Alex<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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Mike Zagorski<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Eduardo avelar<\/h4>\n

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Eduardo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and active competitor known for his technical and dynamic style on the competition scene. With years of experience competing at high-level IBJJF events, Eduardo brings a modern and detailed approach to teaching while creating a positive environment for students of all levels.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Guillaume Allaux<\/h4>\n

Gui<\/strong> is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo black belt at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu.<\/p>\n

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David Doucette<\/h4>\n

Dave <\/strong>is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu who brings energy, positivity, and a friendly teaching approach to every class.<\/p>\n

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Andrew Kim<\/h4>\n

Andrew<\/strong> is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, instructor and one of our most active competitors. He brings strong competition experience and a committed, supportive presence to the team.<\/p>\n

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Rana Muratoglu<\/h4>\n

Rana<\/strong> is a dedicated competitor and instructor at our sister affiliated gym, Cornerstone MMA<\/strong>. Known for her strong work ethic and consistent approach, she brings focus, discipline, and positive energy to both her training and her instruction.<\/p>\n

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Jared Rodriguez<\/h4>\n

Jared is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and kids instructor at Molinaro Jiu Jitsu, bringing an educational background, dedication, and a thoughtful teaching approach to the mats.<\/p>\n

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John Figueroa<\/h4>\n

John<\/strong> is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and Assistant Kids Instructor at Molinaro Jiu-Jitsu. He combines technical precision with encouragement and discipline, helping kids develop skill, confidence, and respect through training.<\/p>\n

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