Testimonials

Kristin Sommer, C.S.C.S. Personal Trainer

Training with Vinicius Magalhaes, aka Draculino, is a martial artist’s dream come true.  As someone who has studied, trained and taught in the martial arts for 25yrs, I expect a lot from a teacher.  And as a champion competitor, I expect a lot from a coach.  Draculino has far exceeded my expectations

It’s not only the quality of the material taught (Gracie Barra Jiu-jitsu, which has been proven in self-defense and in competition), but the way Draculino is able to teach the material.  He is able to make what seems complicated to be simple.  He is a master instructor

The competition team he has already created here is more proof that he is an excellent coach.  And the team is really the entire school.  Even those who do not step on the competition mat or get in the ring or cage are necessary to help those who do.  He and my teammates helped me achieve a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Mundials with less than 4 months from the opening of the school. 

In addition, every class is designed to challenge and improve your overall fitness.  I am also a 25yr fitness educator and am impressed he provides a lot of variety in the conditioning part of each class.  The fitness training part of each class will definitely improve your strength, endurance and flexibility.

I am so glad Draculino chose Clear Lake/Houston as his U.S. home!

 

Roger Allen. 38 years old. Executive.

Run; do not walk to Gracie Barra Texas if you want to get into shape.

I had a problem like many others who let the daily rat race get in the way of
exercising and living healthy because of work related demands and stress. In
the course of several years I gained weight slowly and got up to 323 lbs.
Severe shin splints and planter’s fasciitis made exercise painful and
counterproductive. I knew that I would have to do something.

I saw that Professor Draculino was starting up a BJJ school in Clear Lake and I
decided to give it a try. This decision has changed my life. Draculino
provided the atmosphere, the curriculum, the support, and the motivation for
getting me back on track through his fundamentals program. Not only is he a
great motivator, but a world class Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Draculino
has produced many champions, and I now feel like one of them.

After Training with Professor Draculino for 3 months, I have lost 35 lbs and 6
inches off my waist. I no-longer have problems with shin splints or
planter’s fasciitis. Many of my friends and family have been amazed at the
strides I have made. Better still, I am now giving the youngsters a run for
their money again because my cardio, strength, stamina, and flexibility are
improving each and every class.

I highly recommend that you start training with Draculino if you to want to be a
champion and enjoy these same benefits. If I can do it, then you can too!

 

Andre Saad. 19 years old. College student.

If asked a question, “What do you like most about Professor Draculino?”, I would answer with the way he really cares about his students. I have never seen a man who works as hard as he does.  He is not only worried about doing his job but he is also concerned about the student’s improvement in life. He wants them to become better people, persevering, and self confident. Most of the time our classes are full of students and usually he is the only person teaching, but that doesn’t stop him from walking by and watching every single student in there, and making sure they are getting the technique down. One of the best things as a student that I admire about him is the way he can always keep a smile on his face. I have been training at the academy since it opened and I have never seen him mad or angry but rather full of happiness and joy. As soon as I open the academy door it feels like I am in a better place. You leave the stress filled world behind and become happier when you see Draculino. He has been a huge inspiration to me and a great teacher as well as a good friend outside the academy. He motivates me to never give up and to continue on for the long journey of becoming a black belt as well as a very successful life.