Rafael Jovet-Ramos
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Member - USA Jiu-Jitsu ® & Grappling Committee
Member - United States Para Jiu-Jitsu Committee
North Carolina - USJJF & USA-TKJ Senior Representative
National Jiu-Jitsu Sensei - 2022 USAMA Hall of Fame
Sensei Rafael Jovet-Ramos is a disciplined Martial Arts professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in technique refinement and teaching students. Possess an exemplary record being notably recognized by the United States Army, various International and National Martial Arts governing organizations for excellence. Participated in multiple martial arts programs across the globe, teaching multi-cultural populations effective exploration of self-defense techniques and guiding them to perfect their technique.
Self Defense Tactics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rafael Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Spring Lake, NC 05/2018 – Present
Owner / Program Manager / Lead Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC 12/2014 – 04/2018
Self-Defense Instructor
Gracie Barra Spring Lake, North Carolina 06/2013 – 04/2018
Franchised Owner/ Program Manager / Lead Instructor
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Spring Lake, NC 10/2011 – 06/2013
Owner / Program Manager / Lead Instructor
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, Afghanistan 05/2012 – 10/2012
Program Manager / Lead Joint Military Martial Arts Instructor
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany 08/2011 – 05/2012
Program Manager/ Lead Instructor
Fort Leavenworth Taekwondo Academy, Fort Leavenworth, KS 06/2010 – 06/2011
Taekwondo Assistant Instructor
Barry’s Jujutsu, Fort Leavenworth, KS 06/2010 – 06/2011
Jujitsu/Judo Assistant Instructor
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
United States Judo Association (USJA)
United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Affiliated School, Gracie Barra Association under Master Carlos Gracie Jr., 2018-2012
Affiliated School, Samurai Judo Association under Sensei Dr. Ronald Allan Charles,
2018
Affiliated School, Uzcategui Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, 2018
Affiliated School, USA Judo, Fayetteville/Fort Bragg Judo Club, 2018
We Defy Foundation Approved Training Facility, Active
Mission 22 Ambassador, Active
Affiliated School, United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2015
Affiliated School, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation, 2015
Club Charter, United States Judo Association, 2018 – 2012
Club Charter, United States Jujitsu Federation, 2018 – 2012
Affiliated School, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2018 – 2013
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Patch trademarked, 2013
Life Membership Award – Bronze, 2013
Life Membership Award – Regular, 2012
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2013
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2012
Club Charter Award, Midori Yama Budokai, 2011
EDUCATION
Rafael Jovet-Ramos holds two Master Degrees in Business Administration and Sports Management in Athletic Administration
First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches, Active
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Active
Coaching Certification, Local, United States Judo Association, Valid
Associate US Ju-Jitsu Instructor – Examiner, 2018
Third Degree Black Belt, US Ju-Jitsu, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2018
Second Degree Black Belt Judo, USA Traditional Kodokan Judo, 2018
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First Degree Black Belt, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2017
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First Degree Black Belt, Gracie Barra Association, 2017
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2016
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Gracie Barra Association, 2014
IBJJF Referee Course, 2014 - 2015
First Degree Black Belt Judo, United States Judo Association, 2014
Second Degree Black Belt, United States Jujitsu Federation, 2012
Second Degree Black Belt Jujitsu, United States Judo Association, 2012
First Degree Black Belt, World Taekwondo Federation, 2012
First Degree Black Belt, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2011
First Degree Black Belt jujitsu, United States Judo Association, 2011
Level I and II Modern Army Combative, United States Army, 2010
ARTICLES
Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/judo-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Strength and Conditioning Program for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/strength-conditioning-program-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Make A Difference in Your Community with Volunteering. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/make-difference-your-community-volunteering-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Prof. RJ's thoughts on improving your BJJ skills. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/prof-rjs-thoughts-improving-your-bjj-skills-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Sport BJJ vs Self-defense. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sport-bjj-vs-self-defense-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Kids & Parents and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kids-parents-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
How Jiu-Jitsu Can Help in the Obesity Epidemic. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-jiu-jitsu-can-help-obesity-epidemic-rafael-jovet-ramos/
How to Deal with Panic during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-deal-panic-during-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-competition-jovet-ramos/
Women and Jiu-Jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/women-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Don’t Let Your Child’s Bullying Extend Online. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-let-your-childs-bullying-extend-online-rafael-jovet-ramos/
We Can All Help In the Fight Against Bullying. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-can-all-help-fight-against-bullying-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Professor Rafael Jovet-Ramos – How to Keep Your Team Motivated. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/professor-rafael-jovet-ramos-how-keep-your-team-rafael-jovet-ramos/
COMPETITION
2018 First Place Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2017 Quarter-Final Competitor, Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
2017 Second Place, USA National Pro, UAEJJF, Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Qualifying
2016 First Place, Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 First, Place Chicago Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place, Chicago Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
2016 First Place, Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place, Boston Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place Absolute Division, Boston Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Second Place, New York BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship
2016 Third Place, Atlanta International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2015 Second Place, USA National Pro, UAEJJF, Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Qualifying
2014 Third Place Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2014 Third Place Absolute Division, Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2013 Second Place, Rome International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2013 Third Place, Miami International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2012 Competitor, European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Shihan Jovet-Ramos can be contacted at the following address:
Rafael Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy -
Rafael Jovet-Ramos
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sensei Jovet-Ramos' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorRafaelJovet
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Member - USA Jiu-Jitsu ® & Grappling Committee
Member - United States Para Jiu-Jitsu Committee
North Carolina - USJJF & USA-TKJ Senior Representative
National Jiu-Jitsu Sensei - 2022 USAMA Hall of Fame
Sensei Rafael Jovet-Ramos is a disciplined Martial Arts professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in technique refinement and teaching students. Possess an exemplary record being notably recognized by the United States Army, various International and National Martial Arts governing organizations for excellence. Participated in multiple martial arts programs across the globe, teaching multi-cultural populations effective exploration of self-defense techniques and guiding them to perfect their technique.
Self Defense Tactics
- Organizational Management
- Highly Effective Communicator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Techniques
- Fluent Spanish
- Policy/Program Development
- Human Resources
- Specialty Skills
- Facility Management
- Foreign Relations
- Staff Development
- Multiple Projects Coordination
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rafael Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Spring Lake, NC 05/2018 – Present
Owner / Program Manager / Lead Instructor
- Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of Program Administration to include membership enrollments, strategy plans for student activity, monthly school calendar, file management for all school related documentation, advertising plans and internal structure of the organization.
- Maintain an effective and efficient student retention program through encouraging students, parents and guardians by highlighting the school’s benefits therefore increasing attendance and revenue.
- Ensure a welcoming environment for new prospective students, greet and schedule introductory classes for walk-in and call-in prospects, and support the overall morale of the school through positive reinforcement of the ethics and mission of the school’s programs.
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC 12/2014 – 04/2018
Self-Defense Instructor
- Develop curriculum and teach students to protect themselves and others against a wide range of real-world threats and attacks based on Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Judo self-defense methods.
- Provide expert technique coaching to ensure a thorough understanding of specific movements and sequences to master the curriculum.
Gracie Barra Spring Lake, North Carolina 06/2013 – 04/2018
Franchised Owner/ Program Manager / Lead Instructor
- Accountable for ensuring the level of instruction is safe and phenomenal at the Gracie Barra (GB) School by leading and motivating the Instructor Board and by teaching classes. Accountable for full compliance with the Gracie Barra Instructor’s Code of Conduct and for fostering the understanding of the GB Culture by all instructors and students, as well as stimulating an exciting and welcoming environment at the school. Plan, coordinate and lead the Assistant Instructor Program. Ensure the GB Attendance Tracking and Promoting System is working and respecting the belt system of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- Foster the understanding of the GB Culture among the students and other instructors. Foster an exciting and welcoming environment.
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Spring Lake, NC 10/2011 – 06/2013
Owner / Program Manager / Lead Instructor
- Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of Program Administration to include membership enrollments, strategy plans for student activity, monthly school calendar, file management for all school related documentation, advertising plans and internal structure of the organization.
- Maintain an effective and efficient student retention program through encouraging students, parents and guardians by highlighting the school’s benefits therefore increasing attendance and revenue.
- Ensure a welcoming environment for new prospective students, greet and schedule introductory classes for walk-in and call-in prospects, and support the overall morale of the school through positive reinforcement of the ethics and mission of the school’s programs.
- Facilitate meetings with all department heads to ensure the growth of the school including the development of advertising campaigns, resource management, efficient budgeting, accounts receivable management, and new membership enrollment promotions.
- Develop and distribute all documentation as related to programs and instruction expectations for the entire school, and ensure availability to constructively communicate with students and parents about the programs offered, different phases, expectations, answer questions and resolve issue.
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, Afghanistan 05/2012 – 10/2012
Program Manager / Lead Joint Military Martial Arts Instructor
- Trained Multi-National Force Soldiers using minimal force to disarm or defeat one’s enemy or opponent, and taught the control of body and emotions to prevent students from adopting “brawler attitudes”.
- Instructional curriculum focused on self-discipline centered on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo disciplines.
- Awarded Joint Service Achievement Medal for performance excellence.
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany 08/2011 – 05/2012
Program Manager/ Lead Instructor
- Instructed students in martial arts theory and philosophy. Designed and developed course content and training methodology depending on age group and gender.
- Conducted individual and group training on the basics, intermediate and advance martial arts and specialized individual training for private students.
- Conducted classroom level Martial Arts tournaments. Identified and coached promising students to compete in local and national championship tournaments.
- Provided learning feedback to students for improvement or further training. Implemented safety rules during training sessions.
- Instructed students on all aspects of a martial art, self-defense, physical conditioning, philosophy and history. Awarded Joint Service Achievement Medal for performance excellence.
Fort Leavenworth Taekwondo Academy, Fort Leavenworth, KS 06/2010 – 06/2011
Taekwondo Assistant Instructor
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students. Prepared instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Awarded Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for performance excellence.
Barry’s Jujutsu, Fort Leavenworth, KS 06/2010 – 06/2011
Jujitsu/Judo Assistant Instructor
- Monitored students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfied course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Attended professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities. Reviewed instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Prepared students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
United States Judo Association (USJA)
United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Affiliated School, Gracie Barra Association under Master Carlos Gracie Jr., 2018-2012
Affiliated School, Samurai Judo Association under Sensei Dr. Ronald Allan Charles,
2018
Affiliated School, Uzcategui Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, 2018
Affiliated School, USA Judo, Fayetteville/Fort Bragg Judo Club, 2018
We Defy Foundation Approved Training Facility, Active
Mission 22 Ambassador, Active
Affiliated School, United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2015
Affiliated School, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation, 2015
Club Charter, United States Judo Association, 2018 – 2012
Club Charter, United States Jujitsu Federation, 2018 – 2012
Affiliated School, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2018 – 2013
Rafael Family Mixed Martial Arts Patch trademarked, 2013
Life Membership Award – Bronze, 2013
Life Membership Award – Regular, 2012
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2013
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2012
Club Charter Award, Midori Yama Budokai, 2011
EDUCATION
Rafael Jovet-Ramos holds two Master Degrees in Business Administration and Sports Management in Athletic Administration
First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches, Active
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Active
Coaching Certification, Local, United States Judo Association, Valid
Associate US Ju-Jitsu Instructor – Examiner, 2018
Third Degree Black Belt, US Ju-Jitsu, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2018
Second Degree Black Belt Judo, USA Traditional Kodokan Judo, 2018
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First Degree Black Belt, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2017
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First Degree Black Belt, Gracie Barra Association, 2017
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2016
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, 2015
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Gracie Barra Association, 2014
IBJJF Referee Course, 2014 - 2015
First Degree Black Belt Judo, United States Judo Association, 2014
Second Degree Black Belt, United States Jujitsu Federation, 2012
Second Degree Black Belt Jujitsu, United States Judo Association, 2012
First Degree Black Belt, World Taekwondo Federation, 2012
First Degree Black Belt, United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, 2011
First Degree Black Belt jujitsu, United States Judo Association, 2011
Level I and II Modern Army Combative, United States Army, 2010
ARTICLES
Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/judo-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Strength and Conditioning Program for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/strength-conditioning-program-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Make A Difference in Your Community with Volunteering. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/make-difference-your-community-volunteering-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Prof. RJ's thoughts on improving your BJJ skills. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/prof-rjs-thoughts-improving-your-bjj-skills-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Sport BJJ vs Self-defense. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sport-bjj-vs-self-defense-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Kids & Parents and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kids-parents-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
How Jiu-Jitsu Can Help in the Obesity Epidemic. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-jiu-jitsu-can-help-obesity-epidemic-rafael-jovet-ramos/
How to Deal with Panic during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-deal-panic-during-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-competition-jovet-ramos/
Women and Jiu-Jitsu. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/women-jiu-jitsu-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Don’t Let Your Child’s Bullying Extend Online. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-let-your-childs-bullying-extend-online-rafael-jovet-ramos/
We Can All Help In the Fight Against Bullying. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-can-all-help-fight-against-bullying-rafael-jovet-ramos/
Professor Rafael Jovet-Ramos – How to Keep Your Team Motivated. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/professor-rafael-jovet-ramos-how-keep-your-team-rafael-jovet-ramos/
COMPETITION
2018 First Place Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2017 Quarter-Final Competitor, Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
2017 Second Place, USA National Pro, UAEJJF, Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Qualifying
2016 First Place, Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 First, Place Chicago Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place, Chicago Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
2016 First Place, Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place, Boston Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Third Place Absolute Division, Boston Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2016 Second Place, New York BJJ Pro IBJJF Championship
2016 Third Place, Atlanta International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2015 Second Place, USA National Pro, UAEJJF, Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Qualifying
2014 Third Place Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2014 Third Place Absolute Division, Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2013 Second Place, Rome International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2013 Third Place, Miami International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2012 Competitor, European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Shihan Jovet-Ramos can be contacted at the following address:
Rafael Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy -
Rafael Jovet-Ramos
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sensei Jovet-Ramos' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorRafaelJovet