Horlando Monteiro

Horlando Monteiro is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Jair Lourenço, Gustavo Dantas, Bruno ‘Alminha’ Moreno, and Marcelo ‘Caneta’ Pinheiro – being a representative of the Kimura/Nova União academy in the sport’s international circuit. Widely regarded as one of the most talented competitors of his generation, Monteiro earned his reputation in the lower belt divisions of jiu-jitsu with important wins at the IBJJF World Championship, UAEJJF World Pro Championship, European International Open, Pan American Championship, and many other important tournaments.

Horlando Monteiro Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Horlando de Jesus Monteiro

Nickname: His friends often call him Nando, which is short for Horlando.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Andre Pederneiras > Jair Lourenço/Gustavo Dantas > Horlando Monteiro

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
• 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2018** / 2023)
• 1st Place IBJJF San Jose Open (2018)
• 1st Place IBJJF Berlin Open (2016)
• 1st Place IBJJF Paris Open (2016)
• 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2018)
• 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2017)
• 2nd Place IBJJF NY Spring Open (2017*)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2017)
• 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 brown)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2015** purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2013* blue)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015 purple, 2016 brown)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2013 blue)
• 1st Place IBJJF/USBJJF American Nationals (2014 purple)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2012 blue juvenile 2)
• 2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2016 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2013 blue, 2016 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2014* purple)
• 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012 blue juvenile 2)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2014 purple)
• 3rd Place IBJJF/USBJJF American Nationals (2014* purple)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Triangle Choke

Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88kg/194lbs)

Team/Association: Kimura/Nova União

Horlando Monteiro Biography

Horlando Monteiro was born on January 20, 1995, in the city of Imperatriz in the Brazilian state of Maranhão. Although his family relocated to Natal (Rio Grande do Norte) when he was an infant, Horlando’s upbringing was spent between Natal and João Pessoa (state of Paraíba).

Late in his childhood Monteiro became interested in mixed martial arts (MMA), fantasizing of becoming a professional cage fighter. He liked the grappling aspect of MMA and by the age of 12 (December 2007) convinced his family to enlist him in jiu-jitsu classes, quickly falling in love with the gi and leaving his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) dream on standby.

Horlando’s first jiu-jisu instructor was Tayrone Dasmaceno of GF Team – Paraíba, who promoted Monteiro up to blue belt. Once the young athlete became more serious about the sport of jiu-jitsu he joined Kimura/Nova União – one of the strongest teams in the Northeastern region of Brazil, having produced names such as Jussier ‘Formiga’, Renan ‘Barão’, ‘Kiki’ Melo, Bruno ‘Alminha’, Marcelo ‘Caneta’ and many others.

Under Jair Lourenço‘s guidance (K/NU founder and head coach) Horlando Monteiro’s grappling career blossomed, with the young athlete quickly becoming one of the most feared competitors in the interstate region.

Deadset on becoming one of the top competitors in the word, Horlando started traveling to the USA to compete in jiu-jitsu’s most prestigious events. There he met Gustavo Dantas, a historic figure in the sport with great experience in developing the performance of high-level athletes through his mental coaching program.

With a stellar campaign from blue to brown belt, Horlando Monteiro earned his black belt on November 1, 2016. Monteiro’s black belt ceremony was led by three important figures in Horlando’s career: Jair Lourenço, Gustavo Dantas, and Marcelo ‘Caneta’ Pinheiro.