Six Blades South Denver
7444 S University Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80122
720-441-4408 | Email | Website
Starting Judo at the early age of 4 and Jiu Jitsu at 8, he was exposed to the best instructors and was able to build a solid and strong foundation allied with a fearless spirit in competition, achieving multiple organizations world championships. Besides teaching professional fighters, beginners, kids, executives, Law Enforcements and Special Forces, he competed and medaled in important tournaments such as Pan Ams, Worlds Masters, Worlds No Gi, Metamoris, Eddie Bravo Invitation, Brazilian Nationals, American Nationals and the Rio State Championships.
He also holds a rank of Black Belt in Judo and Ginastica Natural Certified Instructor. In 2016, Gokor Chivychian and Gene LeBell (in memoriam) promoted Rodrigo to the rank of Black Belt in their Grappling System. July 2023, Grand Master Joao Alberto Barreto (1st Helio Gracie Black Belt) promoted Rodrigo Antunes to the rank of 6th degree, making him the highest rank in Colorado. In July 2018, Sensei Rodrigo was inducted to United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Rodrigo resides in Denver, CO with his beautiful wife and his 2 precious daughters both learning Jiu Jitsu.
BJJ Black Belt 6th degree
United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Ambassador
Judo & Hayastan Black Belt (Gokor Chivichyan & Gene LeBell)
Luta Livre Black Belt (Hugo Duarte)
Ginastica Natural Level 3 Certified Instructor
Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) Certified Instructor – Level 2
Budokon University Ambassor (Cameron Shayne)
Brazilian Navy Special Forces Instructor
Main Achievements:
- 2 x World Champion – JJWL (2016 – 2017)
- World Champion – SJJIF (2017)
- Int Masters Champion (2023)
- Worlds No Gi Champion – IBJJF (2014)
- Pan Ams Champion (GI) – IBJJF (2017)
- Pan Ams Champion (No GI) – IBJJF (2017)
- EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitation) Veteran (2016)
- Metamoris Veteran (2015)
- UFC Super Challenge Champion (2016)
- IBJJF Brazilian Champion (1993, 1995)
- European Champion (2006, 2022, 2023)
- Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Champion (2016 & 2017)
- 1 IBJJF Ranking – Black Belt – Master 4 (2024)
- 2 IBJJF Ranking – Black Belt – Master 2 (2015) & Master 4 (2023)
- American Nationals Champion (2015, 2014 & 2013)
- World Masters Championship Silver Medalist (2012, 2023)
- Worlds No Gi Bronze Medalist (2014)
- European Bronze Medalist (2008)
- Rio de Janeiro State Champion (1993, 1994)
- Five Grappling Veteran (2016)
- Copa Cyclone Champion (1997, 1999)
- F2win Masters Heavy Weight Belt Holder Champion
- Fight to Win Denver, CO Champion (2024)
- Fight to Win Miami, FL Champion (2022)
- Fight to Win Miami, FL Champion (2021)
- Fight to Win 62 Oakland, CA Champion (2018)
- Fight to Win 61 Garden Grove, CA Champion (2018)
- Fight to Win 34 Denver CO Champion (2017)
- Fight to Win 24 Huntington Beach CA Champion (2017)
- 50 + IBJJF Open Champion (2012-2023)