Jacob Rodriguez, popularly known as Jay-Rod, a skilled grappler and former wrestler, made a name for himself in the world of Submission Grappling after winning the ADCC US Qualifier in 2022 as a blue belt.
This impressive feat was shared by his older brother, Nick, who also won the same tournament in 2019.
Biography
Jay Rodriguez, born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, discovered his passion for wrestling at a young age. He excelled in the sport, earning recognition in high school and eventually transitioning to No Gi jiu-jitsu after graduating.
Influenced by his brother's success, Jay dedicated himself to the discipline, training rigorously and achieving his blue belt in just seven months. In 2021, he moved to Texas to train full-time with his brother.
How Old is Jacob Rodriguez?
As of writing, Jacob Rodriguez is 32 years old.
What is his Weight Class?
He is competing in the 88kg division.
What is his Belt Rank?
Jacob Rodriguez holds a Blue Belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.
Team or Affiliation
B-Team
Best Jacob Rodriguez Jiu Jitsu Instructionals
Jacob Rodriguez is one of the top BJJ practitioners in the league. With experience in both wrestling and BJJ, he can fully utilize a wide range of techniques to subdue his opponents.
If you want to learn from him, make sure that you check out his instructionals below:
Noteworthy Titles/Tournaments Won
- 1st Place ADCC West Coast Trials (2022)
- 2nd Place ADCC (2024)
- 2nd Place ADCC West Coast Trials (2024)
Noteworthy Matches
Jay Rod vs Brad Schneider
Popular Submissions and Moves
- Buggy Choke
- Body Lock Pass
Find Jacob Rodriguez on Instagram @jayrod2.0
