Coaching Excellence

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Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching in Maynooth (Co. Kildare). IBJJF black belts, world-level results, and a safe, beginner-friendly environment. Gi & No-Gi, kids and adults, fundamentals to competition.

Henrique Saraiva — BJJ Instructor at Saraiva Team

5th Degree Black (IBJJF) Belt

20+ yrs exp.

Henrique Saraiva

Gi & No-GiCompetition CoachingFundamentalsAdults BJJ (Gi & No-Gi)BJJ Fundamentals (Beginners)Private Lessons

Head Coach at Carlson Gracie Ireland. 5th degree IBJJF black belt under Master Orlando Saraiva. Multiple-time World, Brazilian and São Paulo State medalist.

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Evandro Fogalli “Japão” — BJJ Instructor at Saraiva Team

Black (since 2007) Belt

29+ yrs exp.

Evandro Fogalli “Japão”

Gi & No-GiTakedownsPositional ControlAdults BJJ (Gi & No-Gi)Competition TeamPrivate Lessons

Black belt under Master Orlando Saraiva (9º) and Professor Henrique Saraiva (4º). 5× World Champion with titles across Brazil, São Paulo, South America and Europe.

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Pavel Filimonov — BJJ Instructor at Saraiva Team

Head Coach

12+ yrs exp.

Pavel Filimonov

BoxingFootworkDefence & Head MovementAdult & Teen BoxingTeensPrivate Lessons

Boxing Head Coach with 40+ professional bouts across boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Coaches all levels with an emphasis on clean technique, smart defence and composure under pressure.

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