AUGUSTO FROTA

Augusto Frota is the owner & head coach at Frota Academy, and is known to be one of the Europe’s most successful martial arts instructors.

Now a 4th degree BJJ black belt, Augusto established the Frota Academy back in 2002 – with a goal of creating an environment where both the hobbyists and professionals would feel welcome and make fast progress.
He worked hard on making that dream a reality. With time, the number of students and the Academy began to grow; and an environment that Frota envisioned started turning into a reality.

Today, 20 years later – thanks to Augusto’s coaching expertise, experience as a professional MMA and BJJ fighter, and to his and the team’s tireless efforts – the Frota Academy is among the world’s leading martial arts academies.

As a head coach, Augusto always tries to deliver the best training and atmosphere for the Academy members. He doesn’t do this just through the regular classes, however; but rather, with his contacts across the martial arts network, he also brings world-class athletes and instructors from various affiliations to teach classes and conduct seminars at his Academy.

Augusto Frota is a leading figure in BJJ and MMA, known for his expertise in martial arts and business, as well as his extensive industry connections.

Originally from Fortazela, Brazil, he began his BJJ journey in Brasilia in 1997 under Admilson Brites, achieving success in national tournaments. After training with Marcus Aurelio, he pursued academic studies in the United States, where he met Minotauro Nogueira, setting him on the path to international fighting.

Following his studies, Augusto moved to Switzerland, working in banking while competing in MMA. In 2002, he founded Frota Academy in Zürich, earning his BJJ black belt in 2005. Today, as a 4th degree black belt, he leads Frota Academy, hosting renowned instructors and organizing luxury BJJ camps worldwide