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Isaque Paiva is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Massao and Daniel Shinkai, representing the Saikoo Jiu Jitsu Academy. Paiva is widely regarded as one of the top grappling featherweights of his generation, and one of the few competitors to have remained in his original regional academy, while competing at the highest level in the sport. A South American, Brazilian National, Asian Open, Rio Open and Sao Paulo Open champion, Isaque is know for his highly technical guard game and his accuracy with the triangle choke.

Isaque Paiva Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Isaque Alberto de Oliveira Paiva

Nickname: Bóia – meaning buoy in Portuguese. The name started when Isaque was a child. Him and his best friend Alex Oliveira used to play and swim in a river near their neighbourhood. When they were called in, Isaque used to always stay in the water, for that reason Alex’ mother started calling Paiva a buoy. The name quickly spread among friends and training partners.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie > Nilson Liboni > Massao Shinkai/Daniel Shinkai > Isaque Paiva

Main Achievements:

  • WLPJJ World Champion (2008)
  • CBJJE World Champion (2015)
  • IBJJF South American Champion (2007/2008/2009/2010/2012/2013/2015)
  • IBJJF Asian Open Champion (2012/2015)
  • CBJJ Brazilian National Champion (2010)
  • UAEJJ Brazilian National Pro Champion (2015)
  • CBJJE Brazilian Champion (2011)
  • JJFJ All Japan Champion (2012)
  • IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro Champion (2017)
  • IBJJF São Paulo Open Champion (2012, 2015)
  • IBJJF Rio Open Champion (2015)
  • UAEJJF Grand Slam Tour – Rio de Janeiro Champion (2018/2016)
  • UAEJJF Grand Slam Tour – Abu Dhabi Champion (2016)
  • FPJJ São Paulo State Champion (2009/2012/2013)
  • CBJJE World Championship Runner-up (2011/2012/2013)
  • UAEJJ Abu Dhabi World Pro Runner-up (2015)
  • CBJJ Brazilian National Runner-up (2015)
  • IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2018)
  • DUMAU Cup Champion (2008)

Favorite Position/Technique: Triangle Choke

Weight Division: Peso Pena

Team Association: Equipe Saikoo

Isaque Paiva Biography

Isaque Paiva was born on the 15th of May, 1987 in Penápolis – São Paulo, Brazil. Approximately 500 km from the state capital.

Paiva started practising capoeira at the age of 11 through a small association designed for working parents, where Isaque used to spend his time after school.

Jiu Jitsu entered Paiva’s live through a social project created by his father and godfather, which had the support of a few of the town’s businessmen. The project intended to help the kids in the neighbourhood through a series of activities, one of which was jiu jitsu. The idea was for kids to have something that would occupy them throughout the long hours while their parents were away working.

Brothers Massao and Daniel Shinkai, founders of the Saikoo Jiu Jitsu Academy agreed to be part of the project and taught classes to a group of 20 children, one of which was 13 year old Isaque Paiva. Unfortunately after some time, the sponsorships stopped coming through and the social project was closed. As his parents could not afford the gym fees, Isaque had to stop training for a while.

Seeing how dedicated Isaque had become, and how talented was at a young age, his father convinced the Shinkai brothers to wave off the jiu jitsu fees. In exchange Isaque worked as an errands boy for the academy, this way earning his membership.

Isaque Paiva grew up to be Saikoo’s most distinguished competitor, winning important titles while going through BJJ’s belt ranks. Among his many titles, he earned the South American Championship, Brazilian National Championship and sequential state titles in all belt levels.

On the 3rd of August, 2008 Isaque Paiva was recognized by his coaches and awarded his black belt. The same coaches who had followed his whole career (Shinkai brothers). The award ceremony caught Isaque by surprise, who had no idea he was receiving the prestigious grade. That same day, his best friend, who started training in the same day as Isaque, Alex Oliveira, was also honoured with the black belt.

One of Isaque’s biggest struggles throughout his career has been the lack of funding to compete outside his own state. His plight to challenge himself against better competition has been constantly barred by the lack of sponsorships attainable in his small town, though when he managed to reach these requirements he reaped great results, which include a 2nd place at the Abu Dhabi World Pro (2015) and 2 wins at the Asian Open (2012, 2015). But his struggle to achieve financial security to compete outside his home-ground is the main reasons why Paiva has not (yet) reached a more widespread international notoriety in the sport of jiu jitsu.

Among the people who have helped Isaque Paiva achieve his full potential in the sport, we find Leandro Kussano in Japan, “Megaton” Dias and his wife Luciana Dias (USA) as well as Cícero Costha (Brasil), all of which have continuously and generously showed support to Paiva by opening the doors of their academies when Paiva steps outside Penápolis. Offering, accommodation, training and guidance.

Isaque Paiva Grappling Record

128 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    43 (34%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    12 (9%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    67 (52%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (1%)

67 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Triangle
19
13
#86e620
Choke from back
18
12
#5AD3D1
Armbar
12
8
#d1212a
Bow and arrow
9
6
#fad11b
Choke
9
6
#f58822
Submission
7
5
#224aba
Mounted triangle
6
4
#ff9124
Cross choke
6
4
#bf1f6c
Triangle armbar
4
3
#22c9a5
Ezekiel
3
2
#fad223
Choke f/ omoplata
1
1
#03861f
Inverted Triangle
1
1
#039a1f
Arm in Ezekiel
1
1
#03b41f
RNC
1
1
67
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
47 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    36 (77%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (15%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    3 (6%)
  • BY DECISION
    1 (2%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

3 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
armbar
33
1
#86e620
Choke
33
1
#5AD3D1
Botinha
33
1
3
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Isaque Paiva Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
2112Márcio TubarãoLAdvEstadual FCJJE70KGF2009
2115Ricardo AbreuRicardo AbreuLarmbarBrasileiro CBJJEABSF2009
2116Bruno FrazattoBruno FrazattoLPointsBrasileiro CBJJE70KGF2009
2458Mario ReisMario ReisLPointsMundial CBJJE70KGF2010
2460Marcos AlexandreLPts: 2x2, AdvPanam. CBJJE70KGF2010
3178Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosLPointsGramado Trials65KG4F2011
3479Mario reisMario reisLPointsMundial CBJJE70KGF2012
3768Samuel HertzogLAdvWorld Pro.70KGSF2012
3840Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroLChokeBrasileiro70KGSF2012
4639Mario ReisMario ReisLN/ABrasileiro70KGSF2013
4651Gilson NunesGilson NunesLPointsWorld Pro Trials65KGF2013
4916Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroLReferee DecisionRio Open70KGF2013
5220Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLPts: 4x2Circuito Paulista70KGF2014
5349Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 5x0Pan American70KG4F2014
5773Rubens CharlesRubens CharlesLPts: 24x2World Champ.70KGSF2014
5892Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPointsSP Open70kgF2014
6255Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLN/ASouth American70KGSF2014
6321A. CabanesLPts: 2x2, AdvThe Team76KGRR2014
6442Mario ReisMario ReisLPts: 10x0Brazil Nat. Pro75KGSF2015
7095Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Pro65KGF2015
7226Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 8x6Brasileiro70KGF2015
7422Jonathan ThomasJonathan ThomasLPointsWorld Champ.70KGR12015
7544Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLPointsCuritiba Open70KGF2015
8211Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiLAdvFloripa Open70KGSF2015
8228Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiLPointsFloripa NoGi Open70KGSF2015
8237Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiLPointsFloripa NoGi Open70KGF2015
8241Felipe CesarFelipe CesarLPts: 12x2Floripa NoGi OpenABSF2015
8404Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 15x10NoGi Worlds67KG4F2015
8520Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 8x6IBJJF Rio Pro70KGF2015
8629Fernando VieiraFernando VieiraLPts: 11x4Grand Slam RJ69KGSF2015
9255Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoLPts: 8x8, AdvPan American70KG4F2016
9575Tiago BravoTiago BravoLPts: 4x0World Pro69KG4F2016
9738Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 10x4Brasileiro70KGF2016
9952Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLBotinhaWorld Champ.70KGR22016
10520Wanki ChaeWanki ChaeLPts: 8x2Asian Open70KG4F2016
11234Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLPts: 8x6South American70KGF2016
11559Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 10x8European Open70KGSF2017
12587Talison SoaresLPts: 2x0WP BR Qualifier69KGF2017
12745Rafael MansurRafael MansurLPointsBrasileiro70KGSF2017
13459Kim TerraKim TerraLPointsACBJJ 665KG4F2017
14328Fernando VieiraFernando VieiraLPts: 9x0Grand Slam RJ69KG8F2017
14909Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 7x6European Open70KGSF2018
15084Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 4x2ACB S. American65KGF2018
16048Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 8x6King of Mats69KGSF2018
16077Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 6x2WP Br Qualifier69KGSF2018
16215Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPointsBrasileiro70KGSF2018
16480Jamil Hill-TaylorJamil Hill-TaylorLPts: 2x0World Champ.70KG4F2018
2078Carlos KeilerWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGF2008
2111F. PurgemeisterWMounted triangleEstadual FCJJE70KGSF2009
2113Rosenberg KifferWCross chokeSul Am. CBJJE70KGF2009
2114Mario NettoWMounted triangleBrasileiro CBJJEABSSF2009
2455Eduardo BadauiWTriangleBrasileiro CBJJE70KGSF2010
2456Thiago BarretoThiago BarretoWEzekielBrasileiro CBJJE70KGF2010
2457Gustavo GussemWPointsBrasileiro CBJJEABSF2010
2459Marcelo FerreiraWBow and arrowPanam. CBJJE70KGSF2010
3478Thiago BarretoThiago BarretoWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGSF2012
3739Rodrigo LopesWArmbarGramado Trials65KG4F2012
3740Ary FariasAry FariasWReferee DecisionGramado Trials65KGSF2012
3742Bruno FrazattoBruno FrazattoWTriangleGramado Trials65KGF2012
3763Their TavaresWAdvWorld Pro.70KGR12012
3766Daniel WrzesniewskiWPts: 3x0World Pro.70KG4F2012
3837UnknownWSubmissionBrasileiro70KG4F2012
4361Fabio AssunçãoWTriangleCopa GaúchaABSSF2013
4362Marcelo TarsoWInverted TriangleCopa GaúchaABSF2013
4636UnknownWN/ABrasileiro70KG4F2013
4887David LemesDavid LemesWChoke from backMundial CBJJE70KGF2013
4915Vinicius SaraivaWMounted triangleRio Open70KGSF2013
5342Edson OliveiraWAdvPan American70KGR12014
5771Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.70KG4F2014
5891Nicollas AmorimWPointsSP Open70kgSF2014
6144Iwasaki MasahiroWTriangleAsian Open70KGR12014
6145Ichitaro TsukadaWTriangleAsian Open70KGSF2014
6146Eduardo RamosWArm in EzekielAsian Open70KGF2014
6318UnknownWChoke from backThe Team Trials76KGSF2014
6319Marcos CostaMarcos CostaWChoke from backThe Team Trials76KGF2014
6322B. BittencourWPointsThe Team76KGRR2014
6433Thomas LisboaThomas LisboaWAdvBrazil Nat. Pro65KG4F2015
6703Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWTriangleGramado Trials65KGR12015
6704Thomas LisboaThomas LisboaWPts: 2x2, AdvGramado Trials65KGSF2015
6705Vitor OtonielWPts: 4x2Gramado Trials65KGF2015
7089Sergio CalderonSergio CalderonWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Pro65KGR12015
7092Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWPointsWorld Pro65KG4F2015
7094Gilson NunesGilson NunesWPointsWorld Pro65KGSF2015
7225Andre MottaAndre MottaWN/ABrasileiro70KGSF2015
7542Victor MatosWN/ACuritiba Open70KGSF2015
7644Ataide RafaelWInjuryBrazil Nat. Pro RJ66KG8F2015
7645Ricardo CaetanoWTriangleBrazil Nat. Pro RJ66KG4F2015
7647Bruno CelioWPointsBrazil Nat. Pro RJ66KGSF2015
7648Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroWReferee DecisionBrazil Nat. Pro RJ66KGF2015
7711Richard MottaWDQRio Winter Open70KG8F2015
7714Vinicius GimenesWPointsRio Winter Open70KG4F2015
7716João HumbertoWCross chokeRio Winter Open70KGSF2015
7717Gilson NunesGilson NunesWAdvRio Winter Open70KGF2015
7737Marcelo CastroWCross chokeMundial CBJJE70KGSF2015
7738Rodrigo CardosoWEzekielMundial CBJJE70KGF2015
7831Edson OliveiraWArmbarSP Open70KGSF2015
7833Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiWTriangle armbarSP Open70KGF2015
8043Wanki ChaeWanki ChaeWMounted triangleAsian Open70KGSF2015
8044Masahiro IwasakiMasahiro IwasakiWTriangleAsian Open70KGF2015
8236Herbert MaedaWPointsFloripa NoGi Open70KGSF2015
8519Victor MatosWPointsIBJJF Rio Pro70KGSF2015
8620Leon AmancioWPts: 4x2Grand Slam RJ69KG8F2015
8626Geovan CarmoWTriangleGrand Slam RJ69KG4F2015
8631Pedro ValencaWPts: 10x8Grand Slam RJ69KG3RD2015
9565Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroWAdvWorld Pro69KGR12016
9730Carlos EduardoWTriangleBrasileiro70KG8F2016
9735Victor GenovesiVictor GenovesiWChokeBrasileiro70KG4F2016
9736Luciano AzevedoWChokeBrasileiro70KGSF2016
9946Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoWPts: 12x12, AdvWorld Champ.70KGR12016
10148Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWChoke from backSP BJJ Pro70KGSF2016
10149Gilson NunesGilson NunesWChoke from backSP BJJ Pro70KGF2016
10236Carlos EduardoWArmbarRio Winter Open70KGR12016
10238UnknownWPointsRio Winter Open70KG4F2016
10242Raphael CademaWN/ARio Winter Open70KGSF2016
10243Victor GenovesiVictor GenovesiWPts: 2x0Rio Winter Open70KGF2016
10415Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWChoke from backCuritiba W. Open70KGF2016
10720Daniel KameiWChoke from backFloripa Open70KGSF2016
10721Ayres NetoWArmbarFloripa Open70KGF2016
10835Alexandre VieiraAlexandre VieiraWRNCBrasileiro NoGi67KG4F2016
10836Bruno CélioWArmbarBrasileiro NoGi67KGF2016
10979Luciano QueirozWPts: 2x2, AdvBJJ Rio Pro70KGR12016
10982Kevilyn BatistaWChokeBJJ Rio Pro70KG4F2016
10983Ayres NetoWChoke f/ omoplataBJJ Rio Pro70KGSF2016
10984Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWPts: 2x2, AdvBJJ Rio Pro70KGF2016
11031Ricardo PingoWPts: 4x2Grand Slam RJ69KGR22016
11036Carlos SilvaWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ69KG4F2016
11037Vitor MoraesWPts: 2x2, AdvGrand Slam RJ69KGSF2016
11040Rafael MansurRafael MansurWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ69KGF2016
11168Stefano ChinatoWSubmissionCuritiba Pro69KGSF2016
11169Marcus D.WSubmissionCuritiba Pro69KGF2016
11176Marcus D.WPointsCuritiba ProABSSF2016
11178Jhonny LoureiroJhonny LoureiroWPointsCuritiba ProABSF2016
11445Johnny CrispimWTriangle armbarGrand Slam AD69KG4F2017
11447Joao BoscoWPts: 11x0Grand Slam AD69KGSF2017
11448Tiago BravoTiago BravoWChoke from backGrand Slam AD69KGF2017
11550Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWPts: 4x2European Open70KG8F2017
11556Ayres NetoWTriangleEuropean Open70KG4F2017
11790Claudevan OliveiraWChokeManaus Nat. Pro69KG4F2017
11792Leonardo TorresWSubmissionManaus Nat. Pro69KGSF2017
11793Fernando VieiraFernando VieiraWPointsManaus Nat. Pro69KGF2017
12420Guilherme MilanWN/AFloripa Fall Open70KGSF2017
12421Eduardo BotegaWN/AFloripa Fall Open70KGF2017
12583Daniel SantanaWPts: 10x6WP BR Qualifier69KG4F2017
12586Rodrigo CardosoWChoke from backWP BR Qualifier69KGSF2017
12736Jorge Correa JrWChokeBrasileiro70KGR12017
12740Marcos CamposWPointsBrasileiro70KGR22017
12742Rafael SilvaWPointsBrasileiro70KG4F2017
13287Victor MoraesWN/ASP BJJ Pro70KGSF2017
13288Pedro PetronioWBow and arrowSP BJJ Pro70KGF2017
13495Luciano QueirozWPts: 4x2Gracie Pro70KGF2017
13744Bruno FonsecaWN/ASao Paulo Open70KGSF2017
13745Pedro ValenciaWN/ASao Paulo Open70KGF2017
14462Mario EscurraWBow and arrowSouth American70KG4F2017
14464Higor PaterraWArmbarSouth American70KGSF2017
14465Pedro ValenteWBow and arrowSouth American70KGF2017
14904Nelson TeixeiraWChokeEuropean Open70KG4F2018
15078UknownWTriangle armbarACB S. American65KGR12018
15080UknownWPointsACB S. American65KG4F2018
15082Eduardo CamposWTriangleACB S. American65KGSF2018
15800Keny PinheiroWN/ARio Open70KGSF2018
15801Sebastian GoinWN/ARio Open70KGF2018
16032Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWPts: 4x0King of Mats69KGRR2018
16036Jose LimaJose LimaWSubmissionKing of Mats69KGRR2018
16038Samuel CanquerinoWPts: 2x2, AdvKing of Mats69KGRR2018
16076Andre LuisWChoke from backWP Br Qualifier69KG4F2018
16210Felipe BritoWArmbarBrasileiro70KGR12018
16212Luciano QueirozWPointsBrasileiro70KG4F2018
16463Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWChoke from backWorld Champ.70KGR12018
18269Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraWBow and arrowGrand Slam RJ69KGR12018
18272Alessandro CostaWBow and arrowGrand Slam RJ69KG8F2018
18276Mateus GarciaWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ69KG4F2018
18277Lucas GomesWPts: 6x4Grand Slam RJ69KGSF2018
18279Joao MendesJoao MendesWArmbarGrand Slam RJ69KGF2018
21539Ygor RodriguesYgor RodriguesWCross chokeTeam Nationals77KGR12019
21540N/AWTriangleTeam Nationals77KGSF2019

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