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.”
Hello my name is Caian Antonucci I recently started as an instructor at Favoreto BJJ Brickell Academy, I have always been a person who practiced sports all my life, as a kid I started doing soccer, in high school athletics and until a few years ago I was training Boxing, but when I started at Alliance Brickell I met a sport that I never thought existed, BJJ is a beautiful discipline that although it is frustrating at first and difficult to master, each training is pleasant, The companions and the discipline that one acquires is what makes you love this sport, having become an instructor was one of the things that captivated me, seeing how the children grow and learn is something beautiful to experience, there are days when I learn more from them than the children from me, I always want them to make an effort and have fun in the classes, it is something that I like to generate that the kids can have fun learning and training.
With a deep passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I’m proud to be part of the world-renowned Favoreto BJJ team. Here, we focus on mastering technique, building a strong community, and promoting personal growth both on and off the mats.
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.”
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