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A white belt is the beginning rank for all Brazilian jiu-jitsu students. The rank is held by any practitioner new to the art and has no prerequisite. [1] Some instructors and other high-level practitioners think that a white belt's training should emphasize escapes and defensive positioning since a white belt will often fight from inferior positions, especially when training with more ...
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ranking system awards practitioners different colored belts for increasing levels of knowledge and skill. [1] [2] The system shares its origins with Judo but now has its own character that has become synonymous with the art, including an informality in promotional criteria and a conservative approach to promotion in general generally resulting in a longer time to reach ...
Pages in category "People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 819 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
Today Moura holds a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Brites. [citation needed] He has a mixed martial arts record of 2-1-1. [citation needed] Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials from 1996 through 2000, and again in 2007 ...
In October 1990, Osvaldo Alves awarded Duarte her black belt, at age 27 [9] Duarte became the first woman to earn a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, receiving her CBJJ certificate in 1991. [1] She helped establish the Federacao de Jiu-jitsu de Brasilia (Brasilia federation of jiu jitsu) helping to grow BJJ in the capital of the country.
Rômulo Barral (born May 3, 1982) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor. He is a black belt under Vinicius Magalhães and competes for Gracie Barra , where he has won numerous championships. Rômulo Barral is one of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in the "Meio Pesado" weight division.
Devhonte Johnson, commonly known as "Bones", is an American grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt [a] competitor and coach. A multiple time IBJJF World, Pan American and European champion in lower belt divisions; Johnson is a black belt IBJJF World No-Gi, Pan American No-Gi and European Open No-Gi Champion.
David Vieira (born February 28, 1982) is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a BJJ competitor, instructor, a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter and the current 2022, 2023 and 2024 World Master IBJJF Champion ([1] IBJJF).