Joao Zeferino (Gracie Floripa)

João Zeferino is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the Gracie – Floripa team, he is also a very active and accomplished competitor in Brazil and America were he fights in BJJ and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
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Joao Zeferino’s Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Crolin Gracie > Alexandre de Souza > Joao Zeferino
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Joao Zeferino’s Main Achievements (BJJ/MMA): World Cup Champion (CBJJE 2008); Brazilian Nationals Silver Medallist (2008); 2x South Brazil Champion (2007, 2008), 2x South Brazil Open Weight Silver Medallist (2008, 2010); UKC-MMA Champion; Atlas Fight Champion (MMA); UEP – Battle by the Bay – Alabama Champion
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Joao Zeferino Weight Category (BJJ): Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy Weight) – 88Kg
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João Zeferino’s Favourite Technique/Position: Closed Guard Armbar
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Joao Zeferino’s Team/Association: Gracie – Floripa

João Zeferino’s Biography

Joao Zeferino was born on the 15th of January 1986 in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil.

He started training Jiu Jitsu in 2002 when he was 16 years old at “Ataque Duplo” academy were he stayed until he was a purple belt. In 2005 he moved to train with Claudio Arrais with whom he stayed for one year. In 2006 he moved to the stronger team in Gracie Barra, a team led by one of the best in in Floripa, Alexandre de Souza.

Joao also picked up boxing to prepare for MMA. He trains in Yoga and Judo to help in his Mixed Martial Arts career.


Joao Zeferino Highlight



Zeferino vs Bruno Amorim