Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News

José Aldo, or simply Junior as he is called by his Nova Uniao peers, is a famous mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Manáus …

Carlos Machado was one of the pioneers of  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the United States of America. A black belt under Gracie Barra founder …

Royce Gracie is a legendary Jiu Jitsu and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter. Being the son Helio Gracie – one of the fathers of BJJ – Royce held the Gracie family torch high while helping to built the sport of MMA and bringing awareness to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through his famous victories in the early UFC’s. In 2003 Royce Gracie was also inducted in UFC hall of fame.

A fantastic fighter and person who was/is regarded as one of the best Jiu Jitsu fighters to have ever fought. His fights with Cassio Cardoso will forever be remembered as will his tragic death.

A TUF season finalist Vinicius Magalhaes (aka Pezao) is one of the most exciting grapplers in MMA today, with a very aggressive submission based game which he used to win some of the most prestigious grappling competitions in the World.

One of BJJ’s top instructors, the Brazilian has had a tremendous impact in some of BJJ’s elite fighters, World Champions like Leticia Ribeiro, Alexandre Ribeiro, Vinny Magalhaes amongst many others.

An amazing grappler “Soca” has conquered numerous BJJ and submission wrestling competitions including the prestigious ADCC tournament (considered to be the elite grappling trophy), the Pan American BJJ Championship and the “Brasileiro”.

A BJJ Black belt under Felipe Costa, the American Ryan Hall is one of the most exciting fighters in the “Pena” division and the holder of an amazing guard.

One of the most controversial fighters in Jiu Jitsu due to his bitter rivalries with former team mate Roberto Godoi and BJJ’s enfant terrible Ryan Gracie, “Macaco” was also one of the first BJJ fighters from Sao Paulo to transition successfully from Grappling to MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

A black belt under André Negao, this Brasil 021 team member has been a top competitor for several years in the female divisions.

A true gentleman of the sport, “Toco”, a Carlson Gracie black belt is also the founder of the prestigious “Nova Geracao” team. From his gym in Rio de Janeiro he has produced some of the best grappling talent in the world.

Daniel Azevedo is one of the top jiu jitsu fighters in the Super Pesado weight division. This Cia Paulista fighter is a black belt under Carlos Portugues Vieira and has been challenging the podium for major competitions since 2007.

John Will is one of Australia’s most prestigious Jiu Jitsu blacks. Being part of the famous “Dirty Dozen” – the first 12 non Brazilians to receive a black belt in BJJ.

A respected Jiu Jitsu black belt and arguably the best referee in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (CBJJ/IBJJ). Muzio is also one of the leaders of the Brasa team and a very successful instructor with over 30 black belts under his guidance

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under two of the best coaches in the world, “Vini” Campelo and Octavio Couto (also known as “Ratinho”).

A successful competitor in both Judo and Jiu Jitsu, today Beto is also an instructor at the “Morada do Sol” Jiu Jitsu Academy in Botafogo – Rio de Janeiro

A Jorge Pereira black belt, Guigo is a World and Pan American Champion from Rio de Janeiro. Today he lives in Sao Paulo where he leads his own BJJ team.

An incredible figure in jiu jitsu’s history, master Pinduka was one of the first big stars to have come out of Carlson Gracie’s gym. He was also the original coach of the Gama Filho team and a major figure in Copacabana in the 1980s.

3x BJJ World Champion and 5 BJJ World silver medals. This impressive resume defines this amazing competitor from Gracie Barra, today the head coach of GB America.

Another talented fighter from the illustrious Alliance jiu jitsu team, this BJJ black belt under Jamelao is also one of Brazil’s top wrestlers, having competed in the Brazilian National Olympic Team.