Justin Rader is an American born, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the illustrious Rafael Lovato Jr. A former wrestler, Rader adapted his skills to BJJ, becoming one of the top competitors of his generation by reaching the podium of important tournaments such as the world championships (purple belt gold), world nogi championships (black belt gold), the ADCC (bronze) and Grapplers Quest (Pro Division).
Justin Rader Jiu Jitsu
Full Name: Justin S. Rader
Nickname: n/a
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Machado > Rafael Lovato Jr > Justin Rader
Main Achievements:
- World No Gi Champion (2010, 2009 brown belt)
- ADCC USA-EC Trials Champion (2016)
- Grapplers Quest Pro Champion (2011)
- American No Gi Champion (2010)
- World Champion (2007 purple)
- Grapplers Quest Advanced Nogi Champion (2007)
- Pan American Champion (2009 brown)
- World No Gi Championship Runner-up (2011)
- Pan American Championship Runner-up (2010/2008 brown)
- World Championship 3rd Place (2008 brown)
- Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2006 blue)
Weight Division: Peso Pena (70kg/154lbs)
Favorite Position/Technique: Chave de Pantorrilha (Calf Slicer), Guard Passing
Team/Association: Gracie Humaita/Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu
Justin Rader Biography
Justin Rader was raised in Oklahoma where he began wrestling at the age of 4, he picked up on Jiu Jitsu at age 12, with the Lovatos (father and son) as his instructors. Justin made tremendous progress as a competitor becoming one of the top American fighters with successive medals at the Mundials in the lower belts. In August of 2010 Justin became the first Lovato student to graduate as Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.
Though Rader ‘only’ placed 2nd in the 2009 ADCC USA trials, his fantastic performances raised a few eyebrows and he ended being called in for by the organization to compete in the finals. He reached the quarter-finals in this prestigious tournament, the same invitation was handed for the 2011 tournament and in 2013 a bronze medal.
Justin Rader Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
15 (58%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (8%) -
BY SUBMISSION
5 (19%) -
BY DECISION
4 (15%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
5 SUBMISSIONS WINS
- 2 (40%)Guillotine
- 1 (20%)Choke
- 1 (20%)Calf Slicer
- 1 (20%)Darce choke
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BY POINTS
3 (23%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (15%) -
BY SUBMISSION
5 (38%) -
BY DECISION
3 (23%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
5 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
- 2 (40%)Choke
- 1 (20%)Anaconda
- 1 (20%)RNC
- 1 (20%)Triangle
Justin Rader Fight History
Banner picture by John Lamonica
Justin Rader vs. Gustavo Carpio
Justin Rader vs. Chris Westfall
Justin Rader vs Ryan Hall
Why does it say he is affiliated with Gracie Humaita camp? Lovato and Rader both represent Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Association.
And where do the Ribeiro brothers come from?