
MEET AUGUSTO FROTA: CHAMPION, COACH
AND VISIONARY
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.
“MY PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE YOU TO REACH YOUR MARTIAL ARTS GOALS.”
FROM FORTALEZA TO ZURICH: THE RISE OF AUGUSTO FROTA
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.
TITLES
BJJ
- IBJJF Amsterdam International Open No-Gi Championship 2018 (Champion)
- Challenger Brasilia x Goiania Jiu-Jitsu Champion 1998 FJJ-DF (Goiania-GO)
- I Tournament of Jiu-Jitsu Brasilia x Paracatu Champion ( Open Class) 1998
- Brazilian Interclub Champion 1998/ 3rd place 1997-LBJ-J
- Cup 70 Years Mestre Geny Rebello Champion 1997 LITERJJI (Rio de Janeiro-RJ)
- RADICAL CUP Champion 1997 LITERJJI Teresopolis (Rio de Janeiro-RJ)
- FJJ-DF (Minas Gerais-MG)
Brasilia State Vice-Champion 1997 - FJJ-DF (Brasilia-DF)
- II Copa Ascade Vice-Champion 1996 FJJ-DF (Brasilia-DF)
MMA
- Cage Wars “Celtic Rage” Belfast 2007 (Champion)
- Cage Wars 7 “Scotland The Brave” Glasgow 2007 (Champion)
- “Swiss Casino Las Vegas” Basel Switzerland 2007
- Shooto “Back To Our Roots 2″ Tokyo Japan 2007 (Competitor)
- Shooto Holland “Playing With Fire” Holland 2006 (Champion)
- CS “Caledonia Spirits” Scotland 2005 (Champion)
- Rookie Night 6 Zürich Switzerland 2004 (Champion)
- Ultimate Combat UK 11 2004 (Champion)
- Pro.Shooto Switzerland 2004 (Champion)
- Pro.Shooto Japan 2003 (Veteran)
- Shooto: Holland vs. The World (Road to Tokyo) Champion 2003 / Holland
- Shooto Champion 2003 (Ede) Holland
- Shooto Champion 2002 (Culemborg) Holland
GRAPPLING
- European Championship NO GI IBJJF 2022 – Vice Champion
- War Submission Kings 2022 (Italy) – Midleweight Superfight champion
- War Submission Kings 2022 (Italy) – Quintet Regular Weight – Champion, Frota Academy vs Dog eat DOG
- Fitness Planet Festival 2003 (Italy) – Grappling Superfight Champion
- Amsterdam International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Middle Weight Category, and Open Class Champion
TESTIMONIALS

“Augusto is a great friend and one of my top students, by far exceeding the goal he has set for himself and his students. Frota Team rocks!”
Rodrigo Nogueira Minotauro, MMA Legend UFC

“We are from same place – Fortaleza (Brazil) – which makes us buddies first and foremost! Augusto has always been a great person, besides a very dedicated athlete with an enormous potential!“
Marcus Aurelio, UFC/Pride veteran, BJJ black belt and author

“Augusto Frota is a very dedicated fighter and teacher with a great eye for details. Besides that, he is a very humble and honest guy.“
Martin de Jong, President Shooto Europe & CEO Ultimate Glory