Desiree Favoreto is the Owner and Head Instructor at Favoreto BJJ Coconut Grove and Brickell, a renowned martial arts academy in Miami, Florida. Her passion for Jiu Jitsu began at first sight, and she has never looked back since then. Desiree’s journey in martial arts started with Judo as a child and eventually shifted to Muay Thai. However, it was Jiu Jitsu that truly captured her heart and led her to compete professionally.
Here at Desiree Favoreto Brazilian Jiujitsu, our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow.
Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Rafael Lacayo is a Jiu Jitsu instructor at Favoreto BJJ Coconut Grove, Miami. He began his Jiu Jitsu journey on July 27th, 2021, and it was one of the best decisions he ever made. Rafael found his passion for martial arts late in life, but it has become a vital part of his daily routine.
Juan Sebastian is a highly skilled and dedicated Jiu Jitsu Instructor at Favoreto BJJ Coconut Grove. With a youthful spirit and a competitive background, Juan has a passion for motivating the next generation of Jiu Jitsu athletes. Juan began his journey in the sport of Jiu Jitsu at a young age, and has since been committed to perfecting his skills and sharing his knowledge with others. He has competed in numerous tournaments throughout his career, earning several awards and accolades for his outstanding performances on the mat.
With over 11 years of training, I am a 3-stripe Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known for my technical-aggressive style. My approach emphasizes precision and control while maintaining an assertive, strategic offense. Roger Gracie has been a major influence in shaping my Jiu-Jitsu, inspiring my focus on fundamentals and positional dominance. I continuously strive to blend technique with intensity, pushing myself to improve and excel on the mats.
“I always try to put the fun in fundamentals.”
Unlike any other sport, Jiu Jitsu has driven me to strive not only for better technique and health but also for stronger character and mentality. Moreover, having the chance to teach others has given me a new perspective on the sport and opened more avenues for personal growth and evolution.
“I always try to put the fun in fundamentals.”
Stefanos Argyrou is a 25 years old professional MMA fighter, who also has a passion for sharing his knowledge inside and outside the mat. With more than a decade of fighting experience, at Favoreto BJJ he gets the chance to teach the art of Jiu Jitsu and help kids build a strong structure, physically and mentally, that will benefit them forever in their lives
Sebastian Yanes started January 25th, 2025 as an assistant instructor and student . He has a folkstyle wrestling background from high school and believes grappling can be useful and beneficial to all no matter age,size, or strength.
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