Often regarded as the Lance Armstrong of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Lucio Rodrigues also known as "Lagarto", is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Junior from Gracie Barra who has victoriously battled with cancer, returning to BJJ after his recovery to conquer some of the most important titles in his career, such as the European Open and the World Pro Cup finals in Abu Dhabi. Lagarto is my friend ams my master. He is a great person and teacher with whom I've learned a lot. Every single day he shows us the true meaning of Preserverance. Osss Well, actually the Lagarto biography is incorrect, for example, his achievements, he has a lot more medals in championships...European world, Brazilian, state...etc. There is few thing missing about Lagarto European Champion (2015, 2014*, 2011, 2005, 2004 weight & absolute) World Champion IBJJf (2002 ABSOLUTE - Purple belt)* Lagarto neglects bullying and theft. Lagarto is not a good example for a leader. Leaders ensure BJJ is for all and that the disabled are included. Lagarto ignores his responsibility! Readers, please ignore Dan Livingstone, he is a notorious figure in the UK for having a problem with everyone. Lagarto does not ignore his responsibility, he is a fantastic coach, ambassador, competitor, role model and friend to many in this sport. Dan Livingstone you have a problem with just about everybody in Jiu-Jitsu and it originates with Lagarto, you threw your white belt at him and stormed out because you weren't promoted when you thought you should have been. Since then, you have been on a one man mission to attack everybody in Jiu-Jitsu, under the pretence that Jiu-Jitsu does not care about you and your autism, whilst simultaneously trying to find a place to finally get the recognition you feel you deserve. Which coach is going to take you on with that attitude? None, because you attack everybody so publicly, including some of the hardest working and nicest people in this sport. People who have dedicated their life to spreading the positivism of this wonderful art. You are publicly trying to besmirch this man's image, and he quite rightly (and easily) could build an entire dossier of evidence against you and press charges for both libel and besmirchment. It would be hard to continue harassing people in Jiu-Jitsu from a prison cell. You entered a sport and you tried to call the shots about your own progress over the knowledge of a fantastic competitor, coach and ambassador of Jiu-Jitsu. You also have an issue with common saying 'Jiu-Jitsu for everyone' - Jiu-Jitsu is indeed for everyone, but not everyone is for Jiu-Jitsu. You should take heed of this. There are plenty of disabled competitors and practitioners in this sport and those people will continue to be welcomed. Lagarto himself has students who struggle with disabilities, as do his students. You are shunted, not because of your disability, but because of your blind rage and attitude towards this sport and everyone in it. If you truly want to be a part of Jiu-Jitsu, keep your mouth shut, train and show respect, like the rest of us. The truth is, you're on a self-driven war path to try and change something that does not need to be changed in anybody's head but your own. You are a bitter man who did not get promoted when he thought he should, grow up, stop blaming Jiu-Jitsu and perhaps look at yourself. Yes, you may be on the autism spectrum, but perhaps think of why an entire community is shunning you and why you are on your own on this one. Just because you feel strongly about something doesn't mean your feelings are right. Stop emailing everyone in Jiu-Jitsu, stop sending threatening messages to everyone in UK BJJ, reaching out to Carlos Jnr, Victor, Lagarto and everyone in between is not going to work, you are only alienating yourself because the sport and its ambassadors have done nothing wrong, it's you who has. Please ignore Dan Livingstone's comments, people. Lagarto is a wonderful role model and will continue to be. Lagarto is also European Champion in 2014 in Lisbon super heavy weight European no Gi champion 2016 And pan american champion cBJJe open weight 2007 Maybe would be good to add these titles, just a suggestion Lagarto also set up Gracie Barra Preston and taught full time, for a long time, before moving to London in 2012to open Gracie Barra Knightsbridge (now Gracie Barra Fulham). Notorious, because thats what speaking up makes you. Defender, get a real name profile and debate me on this. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );