Adam Benayoun - Highly Competitive BJJ Black Belt

Adam Benayoun is a 1st-degree BJJ black belt and a skilled grappler. He was born in New York and began his initial training there. He is a representative of Fifty/50 Martial Arts Academy and is also the owner of Black Cat Jiu Jitsu Academy. Adam possesses a supreme passion and skill set that makes his individuality distinct. Adam is a fantastic BJJ mind with extensive competitive experience.

In 2008, Adam began jiu-jitsu training under Lucas Lepri, Marcelo Garcia, Babs Olusanmokun, and Clemente. At an early age, Adam began employing his learning in BJJ competitions after developing the idea that technique is superior to strength. He excelled in fighting on regional level Jiu-Jitsu games. He provided training at Hawaii Academy after getting the blue and purple  belts. While he was working as an instructor at Hawaii Academy, his interest in sharing martial arts teachings developed gradually.

Adam moved to America and joined Marcelo Garcia’s Alliance Academy. Under the marcelo;’s supervision, he earned the brown belt. eventually earned his brown belt. After this achievement, Adam continued to train extensively under the supervision of legendary Marcelo Garcia.

At Clemente’s academy, Adam developed a strong relationship with Ryan Hall during his training period. At that time, Adam was a blue belt. Adam also made multiple visits to Fifty/50 Jiu-Jitsu Academy as a brown belt. Then based on his interest, Adam was asked to join the team as a coach. Adam Benayoun accepted the offer and started working there. On December 20, 2017, an award ceremony was held in America where Adam received his black belt under Ryan Hall. He is the 4th person to receive the black belt under Ryan Hall. He has been a  top-notch BJJ competitor in various championships including the European Title Championship, IBJJF Pan American Championship, and New York Pro championships.

In 2022, Adam Benayoun founded a Jiu-Jitsu academy named Black Cat Jiu-Jitsu. Adam is successfully running this academy as the head coach. In Washington, D.C., Black Cat Academy is the Fifty/50 Jiu-Jitsu Academy’s first affiliate academy. Adam’s main goal is to bring the ideal Jiu-Jitsu to Springfield, Virginia, through the Black Cat Jiu-Jitsu Academy. This academy offers a secure learning environment where students can develop a vivid understanding of BJJ in a calm and competitive environment.

Black Cat Jiu-Jitsu Academy is equipped with various facilities including over 1000 sq ft of mat space, a complete renovation from floor to ceiling, a VIP laundry facility, locker rooms, and many more amenities. The entire curriculum of this academy is personally developed by Adam Benayoun. As a mixed martial arts corner, Adam is a promising resource, having conquered bouts in ONE FC, FURY FC, UFC, and many more.

Adam Benayoun is undoubtedly a remarkable instructor. He can convert complex concepts to beginner-friendly and accessible formats and always provides instructions clearly and concisely. He always prevented the inappropriate usage of complex terminologies, making concepts simple for learners' ease. Due to his teaching capability, anyone can immediately resonate with him and his learning ideas. His lectures do not include any boring factors, and BJJ students surely learn with interest due to his impressive skills. In a recent interview, when Adam was asked about his biggest learning in the competition, he said:

In the 2022 Pan No-Gi Championship, Adam Benayoun faced Gavin Corbe. There was a thrilling fight between these powerful competitors. Gavin Corbe attempted the guard and multiple sweeping positions. Both fighters tried hard for submission. Finally,Gavin Corbe secured the winning title based on the referee's decision.

Adam Benayoun competed against Damion Oranday at the 2022 New Orleans Open No-Gi Championship in the lightweight division. Adam Benayoun won the match by excellently attempting the inside heel hook technique.

In the 2020 Pan Championship, Adam Benayoun faced Thiago Macedo. Both fighters showed their remarkable grappling skills throughout the entire fight. However, Thiago won the match with an armbar submission.

Diego "Pato" Oliveira v Adam Benayoun / World NoGi 2021

Pablo Mantovani VS Adam Benayoun / Pan NoGi Championship 2018

Adam Benayoun VS Samuel Nagai / Oklahoma City Open 2020

Paulo Miyao vs Adam Benayoun / Miami Fall Open 2018

Adam Benayoun VS Mauricio Gomez / Pan NoGi Championship 2020

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