Institution: Federal University of Pelotas

Address: Rua Luiz de Camões, 625. Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. CEP: 96055-630.

Areas of interest: Martial arts and Combat sports; Exercise physiology, Sports training.

Publications: More details at http://lattes.cnpq.br/4479595583234972

Holds a BA (2001) and BSc (2004) in Physical Education from the State University of Campinas, MSc (2005) and Ph.D. (2008) in Sports Science from the same institution. Currently a senior researcher at the Group on Public Health, Epidemiology and Physical Activity – ETF / UNICAMP, deputy leader of the Group of Studies and Research in Fights, Martial Arts and Combat Modes – EEFE / USP, belongs to GEEAF (Study Group Epidemiology of Physical Activity, esef-UFPel), a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the scientific committee of GTT12 – Sports Coaching, the Brazilian College of Sport Science. He has experience in Physical Education, with an emphasis on Modalities Combative Sports Coaching and Physical Activity and Public Health. Author of scientific papers published national and internationally, book chapters and complete book (Physical Training for Athletes Judo), was also trainer of fighters Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Taekwondo. He is currently Associate Professor, School of Physical Education, Federal University of Pelotas.