Rafael Lovato Jr. First American BJJ Black Belt with Many Distinctive Records
Rafael Lovato Junior is an American Black Belt competitor under Carlos Machado. He is the first American to win European, Pan, and Brazilian National Championships.
Hannette Staack - 8 Times IBJJF World Champion
Hannette Staack is a 5th-degree BJJ Black Belt under Andre Negao Terencio. She is 3 times Brazilian National Champion and one of the 2 women to become ADCC Champion twice.
Professor Royce Gracie - The First UFC Hall of Famer
Royce Gracie, is the son of The Great Master and the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Helio Gracie. He is the first fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Leonardo Leite - Fifth Degree BJJ Black Belt MMA Fighter
Leonardo Leite is a BJJ Black Belt under Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva. He is a former Judoka, BJJ, and MMA fighter. He sometimes works as a TV Commentator for BJJ and MMA events.
Joao Gabriel - BJJ Black Belt Won Battle Against Cancer
Joao Gabriel, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and double gold medalist at the IBJJF American National. His extreme struggle in life made him a prolific personality of BJJ.
Meyram Maquine Alves - BJJ Black Belt Champion
Meyram Maquiné is a BJJ Black Belt under Luiz Guilherme, the founder of Guigo JJ. Meyram and called the “King of Light Featherweight Division”. Having a capoeira background piqued his interest in B...