Dimitrius Souza

Dimitrius Souza, also known as “Dimi” is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Sérgio Moraes and one of the top Alliance academy representatives in the heavyweight division. A product of the Nascidos para Vencer social project in Sao Paulo, Dimitrius medalled in some of the top tournaments in the world at black belt such as the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, having also won the Brazilian National title on several occasions as well as the South American title.

Dimitrius Souza Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Dimitrius Soares Souza

Nickname: “Dimi” which is short for Dimitrius.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Luis Dagmar > André Galvão > Everdan Olegário > Sergio Moraes > Dimitrius Souza

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2022)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2011 / 2013 / 2014 / 2019)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals No-Gi (2015 / 2016**)
• 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2013)
• 1st Place IBJJF European Open No-Gi (2014**)
• 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2014 / 2017)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2022)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2018)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2014 / 2017 / 2019 / 2021 / 2023)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2017 / 2023**)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2020)
• 3rd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2014*)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2009 brown, 2008 purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2011 brown, 2008 purple)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: X Guard

Weight Division: Peso Pesado (94kg/207lbs)

Team/Association: Alliance

Dimitrius Souza Biography

Dimitrius Souza was born on the 25th of March, 1989 on the east side of Sao Paulo in an area named Cohab. Souza heard about jiu jitsu through a friend who already practiced the sport/martial art. It was through an invitation made by this same friend that Dimitri had his first contact with jiu jitsu.

The affinity for grappling was instantaneous, and Dimitri immediately signed up for regular classes at the Nascidos para Vencer social project, a group designed in 1998 to help children and families in financial difficulties, occupying the kids with jiu jitsu and promoting a healthy and sporting lifestyle in an impoverished area.

Dimitri’s first coach at the Nascidos para Vencer project was Antônio Carlos Bergamo, known as “Toni”, the founder of the organization. As Toni would often travel to other projects he led outside Sao Paulo, the classes were also led by Everdan Olegario (AKA Mestre Dan) and Sergio Moraes, both products of the system developed by coach Bergamo, and both fundamental pieces in the development of Souza as an athlete.

As a blue belt, Dimitrius Souza started visiting Fabio Gurgel‘s academy. After he received his brown belt Souza also became a regular at Luciano Nucci’s gym, the famous “Casquinha”. With many important titles during his 2011 jiu jitsu campaign, including a win at the world championship in the brown belt division, Dimitrius Souza was rewarded with his black belt by Sergio Moraes on July that year.

Dimitrius Souza vs Vitor Toledo

Dimitrius Souza vs Alan Regis (2014)

Dimitrius Souza vs Bruno Cupari