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Tye Ruotolo is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor from California. He is the current WNO champion in two divisions, holding both the 170lb and 185lb title belts. Born on January 22, 2003, Ruotolo trains out of San Diego, CA under coach Andre Galvao and represents the Atos team. He is the twin brother of Kade Ruotolo.
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ROOTS: Black Belt Debut (Episode Four)
Jul 1, 2024
Follow Kade and Tye Ruotolo on their journey from jiu-jitsu prodigies to global grappling superstars.
On this episode the brothers travel to Mexico for their first big jiu-jitsu camp since becoming black belts. And Tye Ruotolo finally makes his pyramid debut at the IBJJF World Championships and faces a familiar foe in the finals.