Search Results

Fernando “Tererê” Augusto (b. 1979) is a charismatic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor known for his dynamic and inventive style. Multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, Tererê is celebrated for his flowing guard transitions, creative attacks, and unorthodox approach...

Cassio Cardoso (b. 1960s) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known for his technical skill and competitive history in the 1980s. He gained recognition through his rivalry with Rickson Gracie, which showcased his proficiency and contributed to the era’s evolvi...

Rodolfo Vieira (b. 1992) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, and UFC fighter. Known for his explosive pressure passing, dominant top control, and submission prowess, Vieira transitioned from BJJ to MMA while maintaining a r...

Marcelo Alonso is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and longtime coach recognized for his role in spreading the art in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. With decades of experience both competing and teaching, Alonso has cultivated top-level athletes a...

Demian Maia (b. 1977) is a BJJ world champion and UFC veteran celebrated for integrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into mixed martial arts at the highest level. A black belt under Fabio Gurgel, Maia is renowned for his submission skills, control, and ability to neut...

Leonardo Vieira (b. 1976) is a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion and ADCC medalist. A black belt under Royler Gracie, he is celebrated for his innovative guard work, submission setups, and competitive success across weight classes. Vieira is also a co-founde...

Ricardo Vieira (b. 1979) is a BJJ world champion and co-founder of Checkmat alongside his brother Leonardo Vieira. Known for his technical precision and dynamic game, Ricardo has achieved success in both gi and no-gi competition. Through Checkmat, Ricardo has...

Victor Estima (b. 1983) is a BJJ World Champion and innovator, credited with developing the “Estima Lock,” a popular submission in modern competition. A student of the Ribeiro lineage, Victor combines creativity, athleticism, and a high-level technical approac...

Murilo Santana (b. 1982) is a BJJ World Champion and head instructor at Unity Jiu Jitsu in New York. Known for his aggressive passing and control-based style, Santana has been a mainstay in international competition for over a decade. As a coach, he has produ...

Rafael Lovato Jr. (b. 1984) is a BJJ World Champion and Bellator MMA middleweight champion. A black belt under Leo Vieira, Lovato is known for his precise positional control, strategic submissions, and ability to translate BJJ dominance into MMA success. Lova...

Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro (b. 1980) is a BJJ World Champion and MMA veteran. Renowned for his technical mastery and competitive achievements in both gi and no-gi formats, Shaolin has influenced the sport through teaching, seminars, and mentorship of emerging ath...

Pablo Popovitch (b. 1985) is an ADCC champion known for his aggressive, submission-oriented no-gi style. A multiple-time world medalist, Popovitch has made his mark in the super heavyweight divisions with a combination of strength, speed, and technical precisi...

Jeff Glover (b. 1983) is an American BJJ black belt celebrated for his unorthodox, playful style and creativity on the mats. Known for his dynamic guard work, inverted attacks, and inventive techniques, Glover has made a name for himself in both gi and no-gi c...

Caio Terra (b. 1986) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and proponent of the “Technique Conquers All” philosophy. Standing out for his success despite competing at a lighter weight class, Terra is known for precision, speed, and technical mastery rather...

Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa is a decorated BJJ competitor and instructor known for his tactical approach and solid fundamentals. A respected black belt, Barbosa has achieved notable success in IBJJF events and continues to contribute as a mentor and coach. His a...

Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes (b. 1983) is a BJJ world champion and MMA fighter. Renowned for his explosive guard passing, submissions, and competitive consistency, Mendes has won multiple IBJJF World Championships and Pan titles. In addition to his gi accomplis...

Michelle Nicolini (b. 1982) is a Brazilian BJJ black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, and ADCC gold medalist. She is known for her aggressive, submission-focused style and has successfully competed in both gi and no-gi formats. Nicolini also transiti...

Leticia Ribeiro (b. 1979) is a BJJ world champion, instructor, and pioneer for women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, Ribeiro has played a major role in developing women’s BJJ, both competitively and academically. Her teaching emp...

Hannette Staack (b. 1979) is a Brazilian BJJ black belt, multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, and ADCC gold medalist. Competing primarily in lightweight divisions, Staack is celebrated for her fluid guard game, positional control, and adaptability. She has bee...

Rikako Yuasa (b. 1991) is a Japanese BJJ world champion recognized for her innovative guard work and submission game. Competing successfully in both IBJJF and ADCC events, Yuasa has helped raise the profile of Japanese women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her techni...