Professor Thadeu Vieira is a native of Rio de Janeiro. He is a fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and graduated with his degree in Physical Education from the University of Volta Redonda (UNIFOA) in Rio de Janeiro State. Vieira has specialized in teaching martial arts to kids with over 25 years experience in the field, and he has several students that have been awarded gold medals in the Brazilian National, Florida State, American National, Pan American, and World Championships, in all ages. Vieira is married, has four children and currently lives in Sarasota, Florida and enjoys creating educational tools for children and BJJ enthusiasts.