Renato Migliaccio
Martial Arts Coach | Federation Executive | Educator | Entrepreneur
Renato Migliaccio is a Brazilian-born martial arts coach, educator, entrepreneur, and international federation executive with more than 30 years of experience in combat sports, physical education, coaching, and athlete development.
He is internationally recognized for his work in:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo
- Sambo
- Wrestling
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
- Kickboxing
- Self-Defense
- Grappling education
- Martial arts school development
Renato has coached students and instructors across the United States, Europe, and South America, helping develop martial arts academies, athletes, educational programs, and instructor certification systems.
He is the founder and president of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, the CEO of Sampa Martial Arts, and a co-owner of BJJ Intensive Camps.
Martial Arts & Combat Sports Background
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- ADCC World Championship veteran
- Pan American Champion (Adult Black Belt)
- Brazilian National Champion (Adult Black Belt)
- European Champion (Adult Black Belt)
- World Championship medalist (Adult Black Belt)
- International coach and instructor
- Founder of multiple international BJJ camps and educational programs
Wrestling
- Former Brazilian National Wrestling Team member
- Represented Brazil internationally in Wrestling
- Competed in the Wrestling World Championships
- Competed representing Brazil in Pan American competitions and Pan American Games
- Wrestling Coach, USA-wrestling.
Judo
- 5th Degree Black Belt in Judo
- Brazilian University Champion
- Extensive experience in competitive and instructional Judo
- Integrated Judo systems with BJJ, Sambo, Wrestling, and MMA methodologies
Sambo
- FIAS Sambo Master Level 1
- Technical Coordinator — Confederação Brasileira de Sambo
- Secretary General — Federação Paulista de Sambo
- Brazilian National Team Coach
- International Sambo development lecturer and instructor
- Organizer of Sambo coaching certification courses
- Founder and leader of Academia de Sambo Online
- Founder of Submission Arts Academy
- Creator of online instructional systems and educational DVD programs, including:
- Invincible Basics – Jiu Jitsu
- Sambo instructionals
- Grappling with curriculum systems
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
- Professional MMA competitor
- Professional MMA record: 6–1
- Former M-1 Global fighter
- MMA coach and strategist
- Integrated striking, grappling, and wrestling systems for MMA athletes
Kickboxing
- Black Belt under Francisco Filho
- Practitioner and instructor within the Senshi Kickboxing System
- Experience teaching striking, conditioning, and self-defense applications
Self-Defense & International Training
Krav Maga & Self-Defense — Israel
- Trained in Israel, studying Krav Maga and practical self-defense methodologies
- Focused on civilian protection, situational awareness, and applied self-defense systems
Boxing — Cuba
- Trained in Cuba, studying boxing methodology and technical systems
- Exposure to the Cuban amateur boxing structure, movement systems, and conditioning methodologies
Professional Experience
Founder & CEO
Sampa Martial Arts
California, USA | 2011 – Present
- Founded and operates martial arts academies in California
- Developed programs for:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo
- Sambo
- Wrestling
- Kickboxing
- Self-defense
- Youth physical education
- Managed instructor development and academy expansion
- Helped mentor and support martial arts schools internationally
- Developed youth athletic and anti-bullying programs
- Implemented educational and homeschool physical education initiatives
Website:
Sampa Martial Arts
President
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association
2005 – Present
- Founded the IBJJA to support Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and instructor development internationally
- Developed international seminars, camps, ranking systems, and educational programs
- Supported affiliate academies across Europe and the Americas
- Helped standardize instructor development and martial arts curriculum systems
Website:
IBJJA Official Website
Co-Owner
BJJ Intensive Camps
- Co-organizer of international grappling and Jiu-Jitsu camps throughout Europe and the United States
- Developed advanced educational camps integrating:
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Wrestling
- Leg lock systems
- Conditioning
- Competition strategy
- Helped build one of the most recognized BJJ camp experiences in Europe
Lecturer — Self Defense & Physical Education
California State University Long Beach
2019 – 2022
- Lectured on self-defense, martial arts education, and physical preparation
- Assisted students in understanding combat sports methodology and safety practices
Website:
CSULB Kinesiology Department
Academic Background
University of São Paulo
California State University Long Beach
University of Arizona Eller College of Management
Harvard University
- Harvard Online continuing education coursework
Real Madrid Graduate School
- Sports and athletic management studies
Certifications
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6th Degree Black Belt
- Judo 5th Degree Black Belt
- FIAS Sambo Master Level 1
- IJF Academy Coaching Certification
- Senshi Kickboxing System Black Belt under Francisco Filho
- Multiple international coaching and federation certifications
International Experience
Renato Migliaccio has coached, studied, taught seminars, or supported academy development in:
- United States
- Brazil
- Israel
- Cuba
- Germany
- Austria
- Belgium
- Italy
- Croatia
- Slovenia
- Hungary
- Czech Republic
- Mexico
- Canada
- Switzerland
Areas of Expertise
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo
- Sambo
- Wrestling
- MMA
- Kickboxing
- Krav Maga & Self-Defense
- Physical Education
- Youth Athletic Development
- Anti-Bullying Programs
- Instructor Certification
- Academy Growth & Operations
- Sports Leadership
- Federation Management
- Public Speaking
- International Seminar Instruction