Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Rodrigo Caporal aims for gold at the Pan American Championship in Florida. Caporal, along with fighters from his Espada Studio gym, will also compete at the World Championship in Las Vegas. Learn more about Caporal’s journey and the challenges faced by his gym during the Covid-19 pandemic.
| Fighter Rodrigo Caporal is set to compete at the Pan American Championship and the World Championship.
| Caporal aims to add another gold medal to his collection.
| He trains at Espada Studio alongside coach Nosherwan Khanzada.
| Despite the pandemic, the gym continues to thrive.
| Caporal’s journey in combat sports began with Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a teenager.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Rodrigo Caporal, based in Hong Kong, is set to compete at the Pan American Championship in Kissimmee, Florida. Caporal, along with other fighters from his Espada Studio gym, will then turn their attention to the World Championship in Las Vegas. Caporal, a former purple belt world champion, is aiming for the top prize in Florida to add to his gold in the medium heavy division at the European Championship in Paris. He and his team are hoping for success with fighters from Hong Kong, France, America, the UK, and Australia. Caporal’s journey in combat sports began when he discovered Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a teenager. He has since risen to the top of his sport, earning his black belt in 2009. Caporal trains alongside his coach Nosherwan Khanzada, who competes in BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai. Despite the challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, Caporal and Khanzada’s Espada Studio continues to thrive, offering classes and training sessions for fighters and fitness enthusiasts alike.
