Our Trainers

Our Team

Meet our instructors

4th Degree Blackbelt
Prof. Wilson Sgai
2nd Degree Blackbelt
Prof. Carlos Ramirez
Kids Coach
Coach Roberto Arce
Head Instructor

Wilson Sgai

4th Degree Black Belt
Professor Wilson Sgai, began his Jiu Jitsu journey in the year 1995 in São Paulo - Brazil. Training under the legendary Ryan Gracie. Professor Wilson is a 4th Degree Black Belt

Moved to Miami in 2016 as a BJJ Athlete under Master Rilion Gracie, he is the head-coach of Rilion Gracie Miami Lakes. Our head-coach still active as an athlete. During his career he competed in most of the major BJJ events around the world. Professor Wilson is 4x world medalist in Gi and No-Gi, 5x Pan American Champion in Gi and No-Gi , South American Champion, and several time IBJJF opens champion including 6x IBJJF Miami Open Champion in Gi and No-Gi.
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Head Instructor

Carlos Ramirez

2nd Degree Black Belt
Professor Carlos Ramirez established the Miami Lakes Branch of Rilion Gracie Academies in 2014. He began his Jiu-Jitsu education under Master Rilion Gracie when Master Gracie moved from Brazil to Miami.

Professor Ramirez has achieved the IBJJF Bronze Medal at the Pan American Championships and is a Two-Time IBJJF Miami Open Gold Medalist.
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Coach

Roberto Acre

Roberto Arce is a coach at Rilion Gracie Academy Miami Lakes. His passion for Jiu-Jitsu was built through years of dedicated training and grew even stronger through his involvement in his son’s journey in the sport. He is a World Masters gold medalist, Pan Champion, multiple-time medalist, and more than a 10-time IBJJF Open champion. As an active competitor and experienced mentor, he is committed to developing athletes and preparing them for success in competition and in life.
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