Born and raised in Costa Rica, Valeria Nunez discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2010. As a college rugby player, she initially sought strength training at the gym to enhance her performance on the field. It was there that she was first introduced to Jiu Jitsu. At first, she was hesitant to try it, already deeply committed to rugby. However, her passion for Jiu Jitsu grew so strong that she ultimately decided to leave rugby behind to dedicate herself fully to the sport.

In 2014, Valeria took her first steps into coaching, teaching both kids' and women's Jiu Jitsu classes. It was during this time that she realized her true passion in helping others grow and improve through Jiu Jitsu. Committed to enhancing her teaching abilities, she pursued additional certifications, including a personal trainer certification and other functional training courses to complement her instruction.

In 2017, Valeria was promoted to brown belt under Roger Coelho, a significant milestone in her Jiu Jitsu journey. Two years later, in 2019, she moved to the United States. In 2020, she made the difficult decision to step away from training to focus on raising her children.

By the end of 2023, Valeria returned to the mats as a mother of two, ready to continue growing both as a student and as an instructor. She also became a NASM-certified personal trainer, further expanding her ability to guide students toward their personal and physical development... >> Read More