AThletex Jiujitsu
LAKE TAHOE
ABOUT AThletex jiujitsu
Proven RESULTS & Success
Our goal at Athletex jiujitsu is to give our students the best, most rewarding martial arts experience possible, in a safe, clean, and friendly environment. We balance hard training with fun and respect in every class.
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We are here to help all students, kids and adults, acquire skills for life! Expect to build confidence, reduce stress, get fit, learn self-defense and prepare for competition, if that's your goal, through the beautiful art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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We are blessed to be located in the number one most visited natural tourist destination on the west coast, lake tahoe.
in the winter we are a mecca for Mountain, snow and water sports and recreational activities. Throw in the nevada stateline and you counter balance the natural beauty oif tahoe with all of the restaurants, casinos, nightlife and entertainment you need for a fun night out.
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south lake tahoe sits at 6,237′ elevation, so naturally, we are the ultimate high altitude training location to take your performance training to the next level. We have big plans for the coming year to host Hi-Altitude training camps with some true legends of our sport, stay tuned!
AThletex jiujitsu
FAMILY
athletex jiujitsu owned by Professor Rob Pyfer.
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Since November 2023,
Athletex jiujitsu has experienced incredible growth. The team is highly active in the competition scene with consistent results. The team's success has resulted in routine podium finishes for it's Professors and students.
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Athletex jiujitsu utilizes curriculum and tutorial guidance is tried in trued in both the local scene, prize fights, and world level competitions. We offer classes designed for both the Beginner & the Advanced, and for both Youth & Adults.
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We are a family based environment, but also carry a strong culture of honor, respect, focus, & dedication.
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If this is what you are looking for then look no further than Athletex jiujitsu
Senior PROfessor
lucas barbosa
represents: team atos jiu jitsu
rank: 2nd degree black belt
Lineage: Carlos Gracie sr > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Pascoal Duarte > Diego Lopes > André Fabiano > Lucas Barbosa
Multi-time Black Belt
World Champion
Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa is a multiple-time World Champion and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, currently ranked as one of the top competitors in the world.
Originally from Roraima, Brazil, Lucas moved to the United States to train at the ultra-competitive Atos Headquarters under the direction of BJJ legend, Andre Galvao. There he accumulated multiple IBJJF Gi and No-Gi World Titles, as well as a medal from the prestigious ADCC Championship.
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Lucas owns atos northwest in eugene, oregon where he and rob originally met and began training together.
Head PROfessor
Rob Pyfer
represents: team atos jiu jitsu
rank: black belt
Lineage: Carlos Gracie sr > Carlson Gracie SR. > Maurilio Bustamante > Fabiano Scherner > Rob Pyfer
As a Former collegiate and usa wrestling all-american wrestler, Mixed martial artist, Rob ran into injuries and surgeries that plagued him through his last two years wrestling in college and ultimately retired him from national & International level competition. Rob took what he learned from those challenges and used the lessons to apply to his strength and conditioning and training businesses through the years.
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11 Years ago, Ali & Rob had a daughter, Skyla. This is when Rob decided that it was time to get back to grappling but this time through bjj. ROb studied under Fabiano Scherner from his blue belt until receiving his Black belt from Master Fabiano.
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Now under the tutelage of Professor Lucas Barbosa, Lake Tahoe is the middle ground between Lucas' home of Eugene Or. and Atos HQ in San Diego.
Partnering with Lucas and Atos was brings world class resources and support to our doorstep in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
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