Clavicular, known for his controversial looks maxing content, recently trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with 19-year-old black belt Achilles Rocha at Temple Martial Arts in Delray, Florida.
Rocha earned his black belt at just 18 years old after winning IBJJF Worlds as a brown belt. The teenager represents the next generation of elite grapplers, having recently competed at ADCC, one of grappling’s most prestigious tournaments. His technical prowess was immediately evident as he worked with Clavicular through various positions and scenarios.
The training began with practical self-defense instruction from UFC veteran Todd Duffee, who emphasized situational awareness as the primary defensive tool.
Clavicular might just need the self defense given how conflictive his personality is.
Duffee walked Clavicular through common confrontation scenarios, focusing on creating distance and using verbal de-escalation before any physical engagement. The instruction covered defending against headlocks, RNC attempts, and tackle takedowns. Throughout the session, Duffee repeatedly stressed the legal and physical dangers of altercations, particularly in states with varying self-defense laws.
When the focus shifted to grappling, Rocha demonstrated the technical gap between trained and untrained individuals. During positional sparring, Clavicular struggled to escape basic positions despite his athletic background and significant size advantage. The young black belt moved effortlessly between submissions and dominant positions, showcasing years of specialized training.
“It’s so difficult,”
Clavicular acknowledged after attempting to escape mount position. The cardio demands particularly surprised him, as just minutes of grappling left him visibly exhausted. This highlighted a common revelation for newcomers to grappling arts: technical proficiency matters far more than strength or size.
Rocha explained his training philosophy centers on entertainment value rather than point-scoring strategies common in competition.
“I want to be entertaining because who wants to watch someone boring?”
he said.
“Those Dagestan UFC guys, I respect them, but they’re so boring to watch. I grapple, but I’m going to make it entertaining. You’re going to get thrown on your head.”
Clavicular’s openness about his early testosterone replacement therapy use provided context for his current physique and health approach. At 20 years old, he continues exploring various optimization protocols while documenting the process for his audience.
The training concluded with Clavicular committing to regular sessions, recognizing the value of learning from elite practitioners. Rocha extended an invitation to continue training at his family’s gym, where his father Vagner Rocha teaches.
