Arthur Ruff


Arthur Ruff is originally from Brazil, has been training in the martial arts since he was five years old, starting with the art of Judo. He trained in Judo for over ten years under Oswaldo Simoes, the first Brazilian to receive a gold medal at the Judo World University Championships. During that time Arthur won numerous competitions that include the Brazilian National and State Judo Championships for the Jr. division.

At the age of 13, he was introduced to the art of Jiu-jitsu and started training under Jiu-Jitsu legend Luiz Carlos Dias, better known as “Manimal.” Manimal is a black belt under another legend of the sport, Professor Carlson Gracie. Manimal acquired his nickname because he was an “animal” of a man whose aggressive style helped him beat competitors much larger than himself. Arthur looked up to Manimal and learned much from him. Arthur’s competitive nature and similar aggressive style helped him win numerous competitions while on the Carlson Gracie team.

In 1997, he moved to San Diego, California, the hometown of his father. Since he moved to the United States, he has been training under another of Carlson Gracie’s black belts, Rodrigo Medeiros, founder of the BJJ Revolution Team. Rodrigo and Arthur are good friends and Arthur continued to progress and learn while training under and teaching for Rodrigo. Rodrigo has helped Arthur polish his style and bring his Jiu-Jitsu game to a higher level.

Jay Inciong

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Jay is a black belt under Arthur Ruff, representing Team BJJ Revolution. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Ruffhouse in 2003. Over the years of training, he has developed a real passion and dedication in learning the art. Jay is an active competitor and has competed in several major tournaments. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become a big part of his life and is committed to passing on his knowledge and experience to his students.

  • 2009 AZ State Championship Bronze Medalist
  • 2008 American National No-Gi Championship Gold Medalist
  • 2008 American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Silver Medalist
  • 2007 Arizona Open Bronze Medalist 

Gerson Atoigue

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Gerson is a highly decorated Brown Belt under Arthur Ruff who competes and places regularly in Local, National and World competitions. As the main kids instructor he has been a driving force behind their individual team success. 

Recent accomplishments include: 

  •  2010 AZ State Championship Gold Medalist
  •  2010 AZ Open Silver Medalist
  •  2009 AZ State Championship Bronze Medalist
  •  2009 OH State Championship Gold Medalist
  •  4th AZ Open BJJ Championship Gold Medalist
  •  2008 AZ State Championship Gold Medalist 

Delano Vincent (Assistant BJJ Instructor)

Rank: Purple Belt

Delano Vincent, AKA Vince trained in Karate and Judo growing up.  After one year of watching his three kids train Vince started training BJJ at the age 43 with Arthur Ruff at Ruffhouse Training Center, Mesa, AZ in 2005, representing Team BJJ Revolution and has rapidly progressed through the ranks.

Vince is the Pan-American Senior III/Leve/blue belt Gold Medalist in 2008 and US Nationals, SeniorIII/Leve/purple belt Gold Medalist in 2009.  Vince has developed his skills and style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he generously shares with our students and training partners.

Currently as a purple belt, Vince teaches kids, novice and intermediate classes.

Alicia Sandoval (Assistant BJJ Instructor)

Alicia is a mother of two that despite the challenges of family and motherhood, still finds time to train, compete and teach the kids programs regularly at Ruffhouse.  Alicia’s competitiveness began in dance and later transitioned to her new found passion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Her loving husband introduced Alicia to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a form of physical fitness.  Arthur Ruff’s patience and teaching methods quickly turned what was once a hobby to Alicia, into a healthy obsession. Currently a Blue Belt under Arthur her accomplishments include:

  • 2010 AZ State Championship Gold Medalist
  • 2010 AZ State Championship Absolute Silver Medalist
  • 2010 Pan American Bronze Medalist
  • 2010 AZ Open Gold Medalist
  • 2010 AZ Open Absolute Silver Medalist
  • 2009 SW Classic Silver Medalist
  • 2009 American National Silver Medalist
  • 2009 AZ State Championship Gold Medalist
  • 2009 World Championship Bronze Medalist
  • 2009 AZ Open Bronze Medalist
  • 2008 11th AZ Grappling Challenge Gold Medalist

Nate Borchers (Muay Thai)

Muay Thai instructor, Nate Borchers, has been studying various forms of Martial Arts since age six with his primary focus on Chinese Kenpo styles.  Muay Thai became his focus at age 16, when he began his six years of professional fighting under Nikko Fernandez. During those years, he captured both State and World Light-Heavy Weight titles.  Three years ago be began studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Arthur.

JC Cavileer (No Gi/MMA)

J.C. Cavileer has been training in the martial arts since 1993 when he began studying Judo and Boxing. Frustrated with many of Judo’s rules in 1994 he began studying Sambo and Jiu-Jitsu while continuing his Judo. Over the years J.C. has had the pleasure of working with many professional fighters.

American National Champion 2009
Pan American Bronze – 2008
American National Bronze 2008
American National NoGi Silver 2008