About Sensei André

Masters Andre Has Trainer Under

Eduardo De Sa Leitao

Milton Cesar Maximiano Trombini

Waldomior Perez Junior

A Special Thanks

Rigan Machado

Andre would also like to thank his good friend Rigan Machado. Rigan Machado has helped him in his journey in the U.S. by sending Andre to teach in BJ Penn's school in Hilo Hawaii, and inviting Andre to participate of the Machado Camp 2007 in San Clemente.

Some of André’s Accomplishments
André has won competitions in Brazil and here in the U.S.
He continues to compete and lead Team André to victory.

Brazilian Tournament Victories
4 Time State Champion
College champion 2002
Winner of the 2002 Revelation Trophy
Champion of the International BJJ by Chevrolet
2nd Place, World No Gi Tournament
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US Tournament Victories
2nd Place American Nationals
3rd Place American Nationals (Open Division)
1st Place State Team Tournament
2nd Place South Bay Open 2007
2nd Place California Classic International 2007
1st Place US Open 2007
2nd Place World Tournament 2008
2nd Place US National 2008

“I know André and he is a very good instructor. He also goes out of his way to make sure you are doing the techniques correctly.” MUAY THAI DO OR DIE

As a young boy with extraordinary energy, André Glodzinski studied kyokushin and judo. At the age of 11 he qualified to fight for first place in the national judo tournament in his hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He soon decided to try jiu-jitsu, Brazil’s elite sport.

André’s father enrolled him in one of the largest and most respected training centers, Cia Paulista. It was there that he met his mentors Waldomiro Perez Júnior, Eduardo de Sá Leitão, Milton César Maximiano Trombini, black belts under the famous BJJ Sensei Marcelo Behring. André studied here for 11 years.

A twist of fate brings renewed focus
After only one year of BJJ training and winning his first tournament, André suffered severe injury to his leg in a motorcycle crash. André underwent more than 50 surgeries and spent 2 years in a wheelchair and crutches. Through it all his commitment to jiu-jitsu kept him going. He visited the gym daily and kept his upper body in shape. Despite being told by his doctor he would never play sports again, André refused to give up. He trained with more vigor than ever.

A competitive champion earns his stripes
André trained every day at Cia Paulista. Over the next 8 years he earned many tournament championships against top competitors. In 2005 sensei Milton Maxmiano honored him with his black belt.

André comes to America
Then André’s friend Rigan Machado introduced him to UFC champion B.J. Penn. B.J. invited André to join him and teach at his gym in Hilo, Hawaii. André spent four months in Hawaii then decided it was time to find his own success.

Once again his friend Rigan Machado provided the answer. André spent a year at Machado’s gym in Redondo Beach, California, teaching and competing in tournaments.

In 2006 he met WEC champion Uriah Faber who was opening a new gym in Sacramento. André spend two years building and expanding the jiu-jitsu division of Faber’s gym. In the process he formed attachments with his students, many of whom were novices to the sport.

Building Cia Paulista Sacramento
André loved his students and the idea of building a team from the ground up. In April, 2008 he was contemplating a return to Brazil. But he did not want to disappoint his loyal team.

The following month André and his partners opened Cia Paulista BJJ Sacramento.

The future of Cia Paulista
André is excited to have his own gym where he can teach everything he knows. He wishes to continue the proud legacy of Cia Paulista by training future black belts and world champions in this great sport.

There are now several blue belts in the academy and he has given his first purple belt. André leads and supports his team in many California tournaments. His vision for the future is to expand his gym and have many more black belts who can represent Cia Paulista. He also works hard to reach out to other Cia Paulista gyms so that they can support each other as “family.”