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Alessandra Vieira, commonly known as Leka Vieira (b. 1970s), is widely regarded as one of the pio...

Ana Laura Cordeiro (b. 1985) is a three-time IBJJF World Champion and ADCC titleholder, once main...

Andre Galvao (b. 1982) is one of the most decorated athletes in BJJ history, with multiple IBJJF ...

Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes (b. 1983) is a BJJ world champion and MMA fighter. Renowned for his ex...

Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita (b. 1991) is one of the most decorated female competitors in Brazilian Jiu...

Bernardo Faria (b. 1987) is a five-time world champion, famous for his relentless pressure passin...

Bianca Basilio (b. 1988) is a BJJ world champion and ADCC gold medalist from Brazil. She is known...

Braulio Estima (b. 1980) is a three-time ADCC World Champion and multiple-time IBJJF champion. Ni...

Bruno Malfacine (b. 1986) is one of the most successful featherweight competitors in BJJ history....

Caio Terra (b. 1986) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and proponent of the “Technique Co...

Carlos Gracie Sr. (1902–1994) was the eldest of the Gracie brothers and the first to study under ...

Cassio Cardoso (b. 1960s) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known for his technical skill and c...

Dean Lister (b. 1976) is an American grappler and MMA fighter credited with popularizing leg lock...

Demian Maia (b. 1977) is a BJJ world champion and UFC veteran celebrated for integrating Brazilia...

Fabrício Werdum (b. 1977) is a two-time ADCC champion and IBJJF World Champion who later transiti...

Felipe “Preguiça” Pena (b. 1989) is a BJJ black belt and ADCC champion recognized for his strateg...

Fernando “Tererê” Augusto (b. 1979) is a charismatic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor known for his...

Ffion Davies (b. 1995) is one of the most accomplished female grapplers in the world. Hailing fro...

Gabrielle “Gabi” Garcia (b. 1985) is one of the most dominant female competitors in the history o...

Gordon Ryan (b. 1995) is one of the most dominant no-gi grapplers of the modern era. A multiple-t...

Hannette Staack (b. 1979) is a Brazilian BJJ black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, and ...

Helio Gracie (1913–2009) is considered one of the founding figures of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Frail ...

Jeff Glover (b. 1983) is an American BJJ black belt celebrated for his unorthodox, playful style ...

Jessica Flowers (b. 1990s) is a BJJ black belt recognized for her competitive achievements in IBJ...

Jonathan “JT” Torres (b. 1989) is an American BJJ black belt under Lloyd Irvin and a two-time ADC...

Kaynan Duarte (b. 1998) is a new-generation standout in both gi and no-gi competition. A black be...

Keenan Cornelius (b. 1992) is known for his creativity and innovation in gi grappling. Rising to ...

Kron Gracie (b. 1988) is a BJJ black belt, ADCC champion, and MMA fighter, and the son of Rickson...

Leandro Lo (1985–2022) was a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion renowned for his versatility and domina...

Leonardo Vieira (b. 1976) is a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion and ADCC medalist. A black belt...

Leticia Ribeiro (b. 1979) is a BJJ world champion, instructor, and pioneer for women in Brazilian...

Lucas Lepri (b. 1984) is a lightweight BJJ world champion known for his precision, efficiency, an...

Luiza Monteiro (b. 1990) is a Brazilian BJJ black belt celebrated for her achievements in both gi...

Mackenzie Dern (b. 1993) is a Brazilian-American BJJ world champion and UFC strawweight fighter. ...

Marcelo Alonso is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and longtime coach recognized for his role in ...

Marcelo Garcia (b. 1983) is widely considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound grapplers of al...

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida (b. 1990) holds the record for the most IBJJF black belt world titles, ...

Mário Sperry (b. 1966), often called “The Zen Machine,” was one of the earliest Brazilian Jiu-Jit...

Mark Kerr (b. 1968) is an American wrestler and submission grappler who made his mark by winning ...

Mayssa Bastos (b. 2000) is a Brazilian BJJ world champion, competing primarily in the lightest wo...

Michelle Nicolini (b. 1982) is a Brazilian BJJ black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, an...

Mikey Musumeci (b. 1996) is one of the most successful American-born BJJ competitors, with multip...

Murilo Bustamante (b. 1966) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former MMA world champion, and f...

Murilo Santana (b. 1982) is a BJJ World Champion and head instructor at Unity Jiu Jitsu in New Yo...

Pablo Popovitch (b. 1985) is an ADCC champion known for his aggressive, submission-oriented no-gi...

Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa is a decorated BJJ competitor and instructor known for his tactical appr...

Rafael Lovato Jr. (b. 1984) is a BJJ World Champion and Bellator MMA middleweight champion. A bla...

Rafael Mendes (b. 1989) is one of the most innovative featherweights in BJJ, celebrated for his t...

Renzo Gracie (b. 1967) is a member of the legendary Gracie family and a highly respected BJJ blac...

Ricardo Arona (b. 1978) is a four-time ADCC champion whose physically imposing style helped defin...

Ricardo Vieira (b. 1979) is a BJJ world champion and co-founder of Checkmat alongside his brother...

Rickson Gracie (b. 1958) is often regarded as the most skilled fighter of the Gracie family. Clai...

Rikako Yuasa (b. 1991) is a Japanese BJJ world champion recognized for her innovative guard work ...

Robert Drysdale (b. 1981) is an American-Brazilian grappler who became the first American to win ...

Rodolfo Vieira (b. 1992) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion,...

Roger Gracie (b. 1981) is a ten-time IBJJF World Champion and one of the most dominant competitor...

Romulo Barral (b. 1983) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, ...

Royce Gracie (b. 1966) was the figure who introduced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the world stage. Chos...

Rubens Charles Maciel (b. 1979), better known as “Cobrinha,” is a five-time IBJJF World Champion ...

Saulo Ribeiro (b. 1974) is a six-time IBJJF World Champion and two-time ADCC champion, widely res...

Talita Alencar (b. 1999) is a Brazilian BJJ world champion who competes successfully in both gi a...

Tayane Porfirio (b. 1990) is a BJJ world champion recognized for her dominance in the heavyweight...

Victor Estima (b. 1983) is a BJJ World Champion and innovator, credited with developing the “Esti...

Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro (b. 1980) is a BJJ World Champion and MMA veteran. Renowned for his techn...

Xande Ribeiro (b. 1975) is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, multiple-time IBJJF World ...

Yuki Nakai (b. 1968) is a Japanese BJJ black belt, MMA pioneer, and president of the Japanese Con...