Instructors

Meet Our Instructors

Head Instructor Giacomo Zanini

Best Ranked black belt in Canada IBJJF seasons 2014/2015 & 2015/2016.

Sensei Giacomo is the technical responsible for our jiu jitsu programs at True North BJJ Academy and our students are inspired daily by his teachings. Sensei Giacomo moved to Canada in 2011 to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in North Vancouver Canada.

Sensei Giacomo is passionate about teaching beginners from all walks of life dedicating 20 years of his life to the the gentle art.

Instructor Ramtin Rajabinia

Multiple Times Provincial Champion CBJJF.

Coach Ramtin joined True North Jiu Jitsu in 2015 and quickly displayed natural talent to martial arts. In addition to his physical attributes, coach demonstrated tremendous discipline and work ethic through his years of training becoming a beginners and kids specialized instructor.

Coach Ramtin main inspiration is making our kids champions on and off the mats.

Women's & Kids Instructors Rafaela Bandeira

Provincial and Internacional IBJJF Champion

Coach Rafaela splits her time into being a mom, teaching and competing. The balance between a busy mom life and jiu jitsu training made Coach Rafaela grow very fast as a fierce competitor and a caring instructor therefore becoming an inspiring model for our students.

Our kids class is designed by Coach Rafaela to be fun, engaging and challenging for our little ones.

Instructor Matheus Sacramento

Coach Matheus began to train BJJ at the age of 15 in Salvador, Brazil. Before moving to Canada to pursue academic studies, Matheus competed in international and state Jiu Jitsu championships many of which winning the gold medal. Coach Matheus lives now in the Grater Vancouver area where he splits his time between his academic studies, managing True North Jiu Jitsu Academy, and sharing his extensive BJJ knowledge with other students.