Anna Rodrigues - BJJ World Champion & Grappling Coach

1. Anna Rodrigues Details

2. Anna Rodrigues Biography

Anna Rodrigues is a Black Belt BJJ fighter who has earned a place among the great fighters and grapplers of her era. She earned her rank while winning many IBJJF World and Pan championships under different categories and belts. Her coach Isaque Bahiense promoted her to black belt rank in 2019. 

2.1. Anna Rodrigues’s Childhood

On 14th December 1998, she was born in Niteroi, Brazile. She was brought up by her grandmother in a small town until she turned 4. It was more similar to a rural area. After her 4th birthday, she was sent back to her parents in Favela Rio das Pedras.

Next 11 years, Anna Rodrigues lived in Favela Rio das Pedras, a region near the Barra da Tijuca coastal line. She was fond of sports even from her early childhood.

2.2. Her Passion For Sports

When she turned 8, she was willing to join sports as her career. She told her parents that one day she will make a place among the great athletes of the world. Before starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, she participated in many other sports like volleyball and gymnastics. At that time, Anna was unable to bear the cost of joining any professional gym. 

2.3. Anna’s Journey In BJJ

Her Feelings and Affiliation Towards BJJ

Anna has spent very energetic and active teenage years. In her town and school, she used to fight with her fellows, and sometimes cause trouble for her parents.

At the age of 13, when she took her first BJJ class, she felt she found her purpose, and passion, and felt like something Anna wanted to pursue as a career. She did not find feelings in any other sport than in BJJ. Rodrigues said that she did not feel as emotional about any other game as she felt for BJJ. She loved the happiness and the sense of fulfillment that BJJ provides. BJJ gave her a way to express herself on the mat. She selected BJJ as a professional martial arts career and devoted her time, energy, and capabilities to BJJ.

Anna’s Early Coaching  

Anna started her training in team MR under the coaching of Márcio Rodrigues. He trained  Anna until her Blue Belt. Until then, she was much involved in BJJ. When she was in team MR, she met Lucas Barbosa. Lucas Barbosa, also known as the Hulk is one of the members of the Atos Team.

Career At Guigo JJ Academy

Before going to Alliance and becoming a prominent member of a Dream Art project, 15 years old Anna Rodrigues also joined Guigo JJ academy for some time on a full scholarship. This was an opportunity to level up her skills and proficiency in BJJ. Anna was promoted to the rank of Purple Belt in Guigo JJ Academy.   

Worked For Atos Academy

Lucas Barbosa was a good friend of Anna from her early days in the MR team. He joined Atos after leaving the MR team. With the help of Hulk, Anna also started working with Atos as she fought many bouts on behalf of Atos Academy.

Dream Art Project And Anna Rodrigues

When in Alliance, Anna met with Isaque Bahiense. At that time, both of them were facing some financial problems. Isaque Bahiense initiated a project for financially weak BJJ practitioners. Anna Rodrigues helped him to grow his work.

Anna Joined Alliance

After some time, Anna joined Alliance in São Paulo and it opened new dimensions for her in terms of growth, wins, and skills. Anna Rodrigues progressed to the level of the Black Belt in September 2019. She received her Black Belt from Isaque Bahiense. She was very confident about her profession as she said,

“Since I was a purple belt I felt like a black belt. So, when I started competing against black belts in the AJP Tour, I felt right at home.”

Anna Rodrigues, The Female Coach At Dream Art Project

Isaque Bahiense started a female team in the Dream Art Project under the supervision of Anna Rodrigues. Dream Art Project provided basic financial support for the novice athletes like medical expenses, and other necessities. Athletes who were weak in English. So spoken English coaching was given to Anna. Anna Rodrigues became the primary person in this project.

2.4. Anna Rodrigues In The Field Of Fashion

Anna Rodrigues also wanted to conquer the world of fashion. She wanted to launch her own brand. For this purpose, she has been studying fashion for the last two years. She also felt passionate about fashion but her love for BJJ overcame all other pursuits.

2.5. Anna’s Historical Fights

Anna Rodrigues Vs. Ana Talita Alencar

Start of The Fight

This fight is between Anna Rodrigues and Talita Alencar in the European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF 2020 Championship. Anna showcased a memorable performance. Anna successfully strangled Talita by grabbing her lapel and frustrated Talita and won the fight by an advantage point.

Anna Rodrigues Vs. Gabriela Fechter

Anna Rodrigues won this fight from Gabriela by DQ. Anna was fantastic in this fight. She got hurt due to a head collision but she continued to amaze the audience with her magical spirit of gentle art.

Anna Rodrigues Vs Monteiro Canuto

Anna Rodrigues defeated Monteiro Canuto in Grand Slam Abu Dhabi 2021. Both fighters  displayed great performance and technical moves. She dominated her opponent with her strong  closed-guard game. In the end, Ana submitted her with an armbar. 

3. Main Achievements

3.1. International Tournaments

GI Tournaments

6 Times  IBJJF World Championships
Year	Weight Class
3 x 2021	Light Featherweight Class
3 x 2022	Light Featherweight Class

7 x European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Year	Weight Class
2 x 2020	Light Featherweight
5 x 2022	3 x Featherweight 2 x Absolute Division

1 x IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix
Year	Weight Class
2022	Lightweight

21 x Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
Year	Weight Class
5 x 2019	55kg
4 x2020	55kg
4 x 2021	Light Featherweight
8 x 2022	5 x 55kg 3 x Light Featherweight

Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Year	Weight Class
10 x 2014	4 x Lightweight 6 x 55 kgs
2 x  2021	Feather Lightweight
2 x 2022	Featherweight

No-Gi Championship

1 x 2022 IBJJF Pans No-Gi Championship
Year	Weight Class
2022	Lightweight

3.2. National Tournaments

1 x Brazilian National Jiu Jitsu Championship
Year	Weight Class
2021	55kg

3.3. Anna Rodrigues Achievements (Belts)

Black Belt

Position	Event	Year
1st	IBJJF World Championship	2021
1st	IBJJF Pan Championship	2021
1st	IBJJF Pan Championship	2022
1st	IBJJF European Open	2020
1st	IBJJF European Open	2022
1st	AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro	2021
1st	AJP South American Continental Pro	2021
1st	AJP Grand Slam, MIA	2021
1st	AJP Grand Slam, RJ	2019
1st	AJP Grand Slam, LA	2019
2nd	AJP Queen Of Mats	2019

Colored Belts

Position	Event	Belt	Year
1st	IBJJF World Championship	Blue Purple Brown	2016 2018 2019
1st	IBJJF World Championship NoGi	Blue	2016
1st	IBJJF World Championship Juvenile	Juvenile	2015
1st	IBJJF Pan Championship	Purple	2017
1st	IBJJF Pan Championship	Brown	2018
1st	IBJJF Pan Championship	Brown	2019
1st	IBJJF European Open	Purple	2017
1st	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Blue	2016
1st	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Purple	2019
1st	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Brown	2018
1st	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Juvenile	Juvenile	2014
1st	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Juvenile	Juvenile	2015
2nd	IBJJF World Championship Juvenile	Juvenile	2015
3rd	IBJJF World Championship	Purple	2017
3rd	IBJJF Pan Championship	Blue	2016
3rd	CBJJ Brazilian Nationals	Blue	2016
3rd	AJP Abu Dhabi Pro	N/A	2019
3rd	AJP Grand Slam, RJ	N/A	2018

4. Anna Rodrigues BJJ Professional Record Breakdown

4.1. Professional Record Breakdown

Anna Rodrigues gave a fantastic performance by winning 17 matches with submissions. Rodrigues represented herself as a great black belt by winning 91% of the matches. Anna’s great record reflects that she never lost any match due to submission.  

74 Matches	68 Wins	6 Losses
By Points	31	4
By Advantages	10	0
By Submission	17	0
By Decision	7	2
By DQ	3	0

4.2. Methods Of Submissions

Method	Wins	Lose
Choke from back	4	0
Mounted choke	2	0
Cross choke	1	0
Choke	1	0
Bow and arrow	1	0
Armbar	4	0
Kimura	2	0
Scissor choke	1	0
Reverse triangle	1	0

5. Anna Rodrigues Fight History

6. Anna Rodrigues Top Fights Link

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