RONALDO LINARES

At Hard Work Athletics, we believe greatness is forged through discipline, consistency, and heart — and no one embodies that more than Ronaldo.

Ronaldo’s journey started in the kitchen, where he trained as a chef and learned that preparation, precision, and consistency separate success from failure. Every plate he crafted reflected the same principles that drive him in the gym and on the mats: attention to detail, relentless focus, and the will to improve every single day.

Outside the kitchen, Ronaldo channels that same energy into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports, where he’s spent years developing both his body and his mindset. For him, hard work isn’t just about physical training — it’s about leading by example for his kids, his family, and everyone he coaches or cooks for.

What fuels Ronaldo daily is his commitment to his family, his culture, and his personal growth. He shows up — even when it’s tough — because he knows discipline isn’t something you turn on and off; it’s a way of life.

As an HWA Ambassador, Ronaldo represents more than a brand. He represents a mindset — one that values grit, humility, and balance both in and out of the gym. The same hard work that built his career as a private chef now fuels his fight journey and shapes the lessons he passes on to his kids as they grow into athletes.

Ronaldo’s story reminds us what the Hard Work Athletics mentality is all about:

Work hard. Stay humble. Keep pushing.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about perfection — it’s about perseverance.

Follow Ronaldo on Instagram @chefronaldolinares