Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Thomas (Tom) Rodriguez

I started training Jiu Jitsu in Chicago, IL in 2012 under Carlson Gracie Team black belts Jeff Neal and Brian Bishop. I moved down to Texas in 2015 and began training under James Sherry, Jerry Lair and Dennis Thomas at Street Jitsu in Roanoke, TX. Since starting training, I have lost 40 lbs, and have competed in numerous tournaments and pro grappling fights. I am currently a black belt. I have a bachelors in psychology from Northern Illinois University. I have been married since May of 2010 to my lovely Wife Angela and we have 2 daughters and 1 son.

BJJ accomplishments

2022

• Master Worlds - Bronze Medalist - Brown Belt
• Pan Ams - Bronze Medalist- Brown Belt
• Dallas Open - Gold Medalist - Brown Belt
• Austin Open - Silver Medalist - Brown Belt

2018

• Underground Submission series. 1st GI absolute. 2nd GI 145. 2nd No GI 145. 3rd No GI Absolute 

2018

• NAGA 1st No Gi

• Evolve Jiu Jitsu tournament 1st no GI

• Grappling Industry 2nd GI

2016

• Newbreed 1st GI 145 lb, Silver GI 170 lb

• NABJJF 1st GI 2nd NO GI

• TXBJJ 3rd GI