Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter Wiki, All their history from their favorite techniques to the meaning behind their Portuguese nicknames as well as fight videos and techniques. Learn more about your favorite Jiu Jitsu figures on this section.
Marcos Paulo Costa is a jiu jitsu black belt under Juarez Soares, and a representative of DDR – an academy known for developing a range of high end BJJ competitors. Marcos Costa is well known as one of the top contenders in the UAEJJF international circuit.
Nyjah Rollins, often referenced as Nyjah Easton is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Lloyd Irvin. Part of the first generation of female BJJ competitors from the United States
Rolando Samson is a jiu jitsu black belt under André Galvão, who competes for the Atos training camp from San Diego – California. Samson is recognised as one of the most talented athletes of his generation having conquered important titles in the IBJJF and UAEJJF tournament circuits.
Radek Turek is an ADCC veteran and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Alexandre Paiva (Gigi) of Alliance, being also the head coach of the Berserkers Team in Warsaw, Poland.
Leo Saggioro often referenced as ‘Cascão’ is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Ricardo Marques, being also a representative of the Brazilian Top Team (BTT) affiliation in this sport/martial art’s competitive circuit.
Jena Bishop is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under JW Wright being also one of the most important female competitors of her generation, being also widely regarded as one of the most accomplished grapplers ever produced by the state of Missouri – United States.
Mayko Araújo is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Leonardo Vieira, being also one of the top representatives of the Checkmat team in the United States.
Espen Mathiesen is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under José Carlos, who competes for Kimura – Nova Uniao internationally. Originally from Norway, Espen has won Pans and European titles while medalling also in the top BJJ tournaments in the world.
Raul Gomes Marcello is a jiu jitsu black belt under Admilson Brites of the Ribeiro JJ association, being also one of the top rooster-weights of his generation in this sport/martial art.
Ricardo Feliciano, commonly known as Pantcho is a jiu jitsu black belt under Leo Vieira, and a Checkmat team representative in competitive jiu jitsu, while being also Team Quest’s grappling head coach.
Gutemberg Pereira is a jiu jitsu black belt under Master Júlio César Pereira and one of the top representatives of Grappling Fight Team in this martial art’s international competitive circuit.
Samantha Cook is a British born Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Marco Canha, and one of the top Checkmat BJJ team representatives in the sport/martial art’s international circuit.
The Silver Fox is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie, being one of the Gracie’s very first students in the United States. Pravec is also regarded as one of the top instructors in New Jersey having produced numerous high level grapplers, including ADCC, IBJJF and EBI medallists.
Jaqueline Amorim is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Faustino Neto (also known as Mestre Pina) and a member of the Checkmat team in the martial art’s international competitive circuit.
Aarae Alexander is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Lloyd Irvin, having also worked extensively with coach Donnie Achnick at the Team Lloyd Irvin headquarters – a team she represented throughout her competitive career.
Hugo Marques is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Alexandre Salgado and Leandro Tatu as well as a representative of the Soul Fighters team in this sport/martia art’s international competitive circuit.
Adam Ferrara is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under AJ Sousa, being also one of the top representatives of the GF Team academy in the United States of America.
Donald Achnick, often referenced as Donny Achnick is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Lloyd Irvin, being also one of Team Lloyd Irvin’s (TLI) most important figures as a result of his work with the kids program of the well known academy.
Emma Xiong is a BJJ world champion and the first female grappler from China to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, a rank she received from the hands of the legendary Letícia Ribeiro.
Dante Leon is a Canadian black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, a rank awarded by Vitor Oliveira and Júlio César Pereira of GF Team. Dante is a world champion and pan american champion in the IBJJF circuit.