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Professor Erick Raposo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd degree black belt and a highly respected instructor and athlete in the martial arts community. He has been training and teaching for over 20 years and has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and experienced instructors.

He has competed in numerous tournaments and has won several championships, including the Brazilian and American National, Pan American Championship, and World Championship. Professor Erick is also a certified black belt and referee under the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

He is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge with his students, and his classes are known for their technical precision and attention to detail. He is committed to helping his students reach their full potential in life and Jiu-Jitsu.

Kennedy Franklin has been part of the jiu-jitsu community since 2016. She started in Taekwondo and MMA in Lake Charles, Louisiana, while also competing in powerlifting before fully dedicating herself to jiu-jitsu.

She earned a B.S. in Sports Medicine and won No-Gi Worlds as a purple belt. To deepen her training, she moved to Baton Rouge and then Slidell, Louisiana, where she received her black belt under Erick Raposo.

Beyond competition, Kennedy is passionate about women’s self-defense and empowering survivors of abuse. She also teaches jiu-jitsu to children, including those with special needs, to help them build confidence and strength.

The Raposo BJJ Difference

We pride ourselves on providing martial arts instruction fueled by the refusal to be stagnant.  While other schools continue to focus on old teaching methods and aging principles, Raposo prioritizes innovation.  We are constantly searching for new ways to optimize our training process and better our students.

Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all approach to Jiu-Jitsu, we tailor instruction to individual students and their specific needs.  At Raposo BJJ, we believe that every athlete who steps onto our mat brings a unique perspective and is looking to accomplish a different goal.

Whether it’s a 6-year-old dreaming of becoming a world champion martial artist or a 45-year-old looking for a more effective way to work out, our curriculum is designed to lead each and every student to success