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2019 TellurideWOW Presenter; Aaron Botelho

Aaron Botelho began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2008 at Debrazil Jiu Jitsu Academy under the instruction of Martin Escobar. His background was in soccer so it was a major shift to compete individually but because of his love for chess, the mental game translated well. Aaron has competed and medaled extensively, in the U.S. and abroad, including Arizona State competitions, Pan Americans and Worlds. Aaron studied in Rio de Janeiro at the original Carlson Gracie School on Figueiredo de Magalhães when he was a blue belt. He began instructing as a blue belt with the kid’s class at Debrazil Jiu Jitsu Academy and has taught at all ages and at all levels throughout his training career. In December of 2017 Aaron was awarded his black belt by his instructor Martin Escobar.

Aaron values being a technical student of jiu jitsu, focusing on the classic pressure game of Carlson Gracie. He enjoys playing from guard while maintaining a tight top game. He also believes in coupling jiu jitsu with strength and conditioning drills, flexibility training and developing a culture of sportsmanship and community on and off the mats. While he enjoys competing, his focus has changed so that now he is working towards strengthening his practice so that he can stay on the mats as long as he possibly can. As an instructor, he wants to be able to help players prolong their capacity to roll, to learn and to grow. He is an exceptional coach, lending support to teammates at countless competitions.

Aaron has two young sons with his wife Camille, who were both born with an innate desire to grapple. Aaron is also a proud University of Arizona alumni. When not on the mats, the family can be found at a U of A basketball game, hiking in Colorado or scuba diving somewhere dangerous.

Aaron Botelho FUEL Telluride Telluride Black Bear Jiu Jitsu Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Telluride WOW Summit; June 6-9, 2019