Meet the Coaches

Who we are

At Savage Citizen, we’re everyday people - with a fire inside that refuses to stay quiet. We show up not just to train, but to push limits, sharpen each other, and bring out what’s beneath the surface.

This isn’t just a gym - it’s a team, a community that holds each other accountable and shows up with purpose every single day.

We’re proud to be IBJJF certified, meaning our head instructors have verified backgrounds and are trained in both SafeSport and CPR. Because when you step on our mats, your safety and growth are non-negotiable.

If you have something inside you ready to be unleashed - this is where it happens.

Our lineage

Savage Citizen Jiu Jitsu Academy is affiliated through Rodrigo Vaghi , a 6th degree black belt who taught at the original Gracie Academy in Brazil and was a student under Helio Gracie and his friend Rickson Gracie.

Team Vaghi

From left to right: Samantha, Marcus, Kristi, Charles, Oscar, Zach

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