Our Trainers

Our Team

Meet our instructors

4th Degree Blackbelt
Prof. Wilson Sgai
1st 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

1st 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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Kids Coach

Roberto Acre

Roberto Arce is a kids coach at Rilion Gracie Academy Miami Lakes. His passion for Jiu-jitsu began as a result of his extensive training and evolved into a passion for teaching when he became involved in his son's training. He is an active medalist and competitor and enjoys mentoring young athletes in preparation for competition.
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