Coach
Coach Lavi
4 Stripe Purple Belt
Purple BeltCoach Lavinia has trained since the day GB Centennial opened in 2017 and leads the school's women's program with a teaching style built on patience, control, and technical precision.
Profile
On the Mat
Coach Lavinia Goodloe has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since July 1, 2017, the day Gracie Barra Centennial opened its doors. She has trained continuously since that first day and now holds a four-stripe purple belt. She is the lead instructor for the school’s women’s program and one of the primary instructors in the adult Fundamentals curriculum.
Born and raised in Italy, Lavinia brings a calm, methodical approach to her teaching that reflects both her personality and her training philosophy. She emphasizes control, patience, and understanding over speed or force, and she has a particular gift for helping newer students develop confidence through technical precision rather than physical dominance.
Lavinia is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, with developing Portuguese, which allows her to connect with a wide range of students across cultural backgrounds. She has been instrumental in building the women’s community at GB Centennial, creating an environment where female students feel supported, challenged, and genuinely welcomed. Married to Professor Robert Goodloe, Lavinia is one of the most familiar and trusted presences in the school.
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