

Pedro currently has over 150 affiliate schools in the world and continues to push the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu to new heights. In 2005, Pedro Sauer was voted as the “Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor in the World” by the notorious Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). Since then, Pedro has moved to Virginia and then Savannah, GA where he currently resides. Here, Pedro started to create the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. Pedro came to the United States in the early 90’s with Helio and Rickson and eventually settled in Utah.

Pedro Sauer is an 8th degree Red/Black belt in the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and a former student of both Helio and Rickson Gracie. He dominated the MMA world for years and currently holds the rank of 9th degree Red Belt, even though he denied the promotion due to not meeting the time requirements set forth by the IBJJF, International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation. Rickson Gracie is the third son of Helio Gracie and is considered to be the “Greatest Jiu Jitsu Practitioner of All Time.” Rickson has fought professionally in Japan in “Vale Tudo” fights, or “no rules” fighting. This style of fighting and self-defense eventually influenced the creation of the UFC by Helio’s oldest son, Rorion. Helio went on to further develop the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and put it to the test, fighting many younger and stronger opponents during his life.

Helio developed his style of Jiu Jitsu that was based on leverage and technique, rather than strength and athleticism. Thus, the creation of Gracie Jiu Jitsu had started. Helio was present and offered to teach the student but had to modify some of the techniques due to his condition. However, Carlos was out surfing and was unable to teach the student. One day, a student showed up at the academy to receive a private lesson from his brother, Carlos. As a young boy, Helio would watch his brothers train judo and jiu jitsu but had to sit out on the training due to his fragility and weakness. Helio Gracie, along with his brother, Carlos, is the pioneer in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Here, individuals will find a path that leads towards the betterment of themselves and their communities. Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial arts school, it is a center for growth and community through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They hold these values as key to proper development for individuals and for the greater community. Adrian and Haley Ike are dedicated to passing on the values of respect, integrity, honesty, hard work, and humility to their students in order to guide others to become the best versions of themselves they can be. Adrian Ike, Head Instructor of Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is a Black Belt in BJJ and has over 10 years of experience in the art. Master Pedro Sauer is considered by many to be the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor in the world and holds the rank of 8th Degree Red/Black Belt. The PSBJJA is one of the largest and most organized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Associations in the world. Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (PSBJJA).
