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Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4th Degree Black!

About Me

Renato Magno is the Jiu Jitsu Choreographer behind the new Sony Pictures Classics Film, "Redbelt" in theaters nationwide on May 9th.

For more information on the film, writer/director David Mamet (also Renato's student) and the gym that inspired the film, check out our Rebelt blog:

Street Sports Redbelt Blog

Renato Magno has been involved with Jiu-Jitsu for nearly 30 years and was the first black belt awarded by the Machados. Renato has earned numereous distinctions during his competitive career such as Pan-American gold medalist and is also the author of several books and instructional videos about jiu-jitsu.

Renato Magno founded the Street Sports academy in 1998 and today it counts with a team of more than 100 students, many of whom are black belts and international champions.

My Interests

jiu jitsu, submission grappling, mixed martial arts

I'd like to meet:

Street Sports offers seminars, private, semi-private and group classes 6 days a week.

The Street Sports gym is located at:
3011 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310.396.5287

For more information please visit www.streetsportsbjj.com

New Location!
Street Sports has recently opened an additional location in Sherman Oaks, with Street Sports black belt and world champion Chris Lisciandro acting as head instructor.Visit www.brazilianjiujitsuclub.com for more information.

My Blog

Renato Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt at Mundials

Renato Magno along with several other leading jiu-jitsu black belts were recently honored at the 2008 Jiu Jitsu Mundials during a belt ceremony. At this time Renato was awarded his 4th degree black be...
Posted by Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:02:00 PST

Redbelt Movie Website Is Live

Its getting close to that time we've all been waiting for, the movie "Redbelt" will be here soon. Sony Pictures Classics has just revealed the Redbelt website for the film, check it out: http://www.so...
Posted by Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:28:00 PST

New blog goes behind the scenes of the movie Redbelt.

A new movie about Jiu Jitsu and MMA is in the works. Its being written and directed by acadamy award nominee David Mamet and is being financed by Sony pictures--so you know its going to be good. David...
Posted by Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:17:00 PST

Renato's New DVD: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chokes

Now available on BudoVideos.com, is Renato's new instructional DVD: "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chokes" This definitive DVD features all the intricacies and details of the choking techniques of Brazilian Jiu...
Posted by Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:51:00 PST

Renato Appears on TV Show: The Unit

Grapplemonkey recently highlighted Renato's recent appearance on the hit CBS TV show "The Unit". Click the link to read more! http://www.grapplemonkey.com/2006/11/04/renato-magno-appea.. .
Posted by Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:46:00 PST