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Yuta Shimada is a judo and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, the latter a rank earned from Naoya Uematsu of the Nexusense academy. Shimada is also one of the top Japanese representatives in grappling’s international circuit, a reputation earned through his wins in important tournaments such as the IBJJF Asian Open and the ADCC Asia & Oceania trials while having also medalled in the World Championship and Brazilian Nationals in the lower belt division.

Yuta Shimada Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Yuta Shimada

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva > Mitsuyoshi Hayakawa > Naoya Uematsu > Yuta Shimada

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place ADCC Asian Trials (2017)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Asian Open (2018/2017/2016)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2019)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018 / 2023)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • CBJJ Brasileiro Champion (2013 purple)
  • IBJJF Asian Open Champion (2015 brown, 2013 purple)
  • IBJJF World Championship 2nd Place (2013 purple)
  • IBJJF Asian Open Championship 2nd Place (2013* purple)
  • IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2015 brown, 2014 purple)
  • IBJJF Pans Championship 3rd Place (2016 brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: Underhook Passing, Single X Guard

Weight Division: Peso Pluma (64,00 kg / 141.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Nexusense

Yuta Shimada Biography

Yuta Shimada was born on September 25, 1992, in the Ibaraki prefecture, a suburb of Tokyo – Japan.

As a 5-year-old Shimada was enrolled in judo classes, a sport/martial art he played until he graduated from junior high school (age 15), being a first-degree black belt at the time of his exit from the judo mats. During his mid teens, Yuta had become increasingly interested in mixed martial arts (MMA), and given that he had stopped judo training he decided to enroll in a combat gym.

Mitsuteru Yasumura was Yuta Shimada’s first jiu-jitsu instructor when he started at the age of 16. Later Satoshi Koutani took control of the training and it was he who graded the young athlete in both his blue and purple belts.

Shimada became a member of the NEXUSENSE academy as a purple belt, with his tuition being handed to Naoya Uematsu (the head coach) and Takehiro Mori. Under the guidance of these two instructors, Yuta became one of the top competitors in the Japanese grappling scene, going on to achieve great results in the world scene also.

In 2015 Yuta started making regular trips to his favorite grappler’s gym, Marcelo Garcia in New York City. The visits to Garcia had a big impact on Shimada’s game, him being the Japanese competitor’s biggest stylistic influence.

Yuta Shimada’s repeated success in the top tournaments of jiu-jitsu during his lower belt run – which included medals in the World, Asian, Brasileiro, and Pans Championships earned Yuta Shimada his black belt from the hands of Naoya Uematsu on August 2016.

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Yuta Shimada Grappling Record

72 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    23 (32%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    37 (51%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (1%)

37 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
19
7
#86e620
RNC
16
6
#5AD3D1
Armbar
11
4
#d1212a
Clock choke
8
3
#fad11b
Katagatame
5
2
#f58822
Triangle
5
2
#224aba
Cross choke
5
2
#ff9124
Baratoplata
3
1
#bf1f6c
Straight ankle lock
3
1
#22c9a5
Mounted guillotine
3
1
#fad223
Triangle armlock
3
1
#03861f
Bow and arrow
3
1
#039a1f
Choke
3
1
#03b41f
North south choke
3
1
#03c61f
Loop choke
3
1
#03d61f
Kimura
3
1
#03f61f
Crucifix choke
3
1
#82ff5f
Armlock
3
1
37
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
30 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    16 (53%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (23%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    4 (13%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (7%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (3%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

4 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
100
4
4
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Yuta Shimada Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
12129Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 6x0Pan American64KG4F2017
13075Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 4x0World Champ.64KG8F2017
13921Augusto MendesAugusto MendesLPts: 4x0ADCC66KGE12017
15381Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 4x4, AdvPan American64KGSF2018
16466Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.64KG4F2018
18898Pedro DiasPedro DiasLPts: 0x0, PenEuropean Open64KGR12019
20259Alex SodreAlex SodreLPointsBrasileiro64KG4F2019
20606Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 8x2World Champ.64KGR22019
22601Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 4x0South American70KGSF2019
22802Murilo AmaralMurilo AmaralLChoke from backPorto Alegre Open70KGF2019
29090Bebeto OliveiraLPts: 0x0, AdvJJ CON64KGSF2021
29545Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x2World Champ.64KG4F2021
30549Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 6x0Atlanta WO70KGF2022
31323Matias EstevezMatias EstevezLReferee DecisionCharleston Open70KGF2022
31725Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x2, AdvPan American70KGR22022
32984Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLChoke from backWorld Champ.64KG8F2022
36385Christian BanghartLPts: 2x2, AdvC. Virginia NGABSF2022
37371Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLPts: 4x4, AdvEuropean Open64KG4F2023
38597Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x2Pan American64KGSF2023
40500Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 10x0World Champ.64KG4F2023
42000Jamil Hill-TaylorJamil Hill-TaylorLChoke from backPO Peace70KGSPF2023
42044Luan GomesLPts: 4x2NYC Open70KGF2023
46529Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLReferee DecisionADXC 270KGSPF2024
47083Joao OliveiraLAdvCopa JJ70KGSPF2024
50436Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 14x6World Champ.64KG4F2024
55938Sebastian SerpaSebastian SerpaLPts: 6x4NJersey FO70KGF2024
55945Leandro LimaLN/ANJersey FOABSSF2024
58836Luan GomesLPointsBoston Open70KGSF2025
58861Enzo GuimaraesLChoke from backBoston OpenABS4F2025
59686Ademir BarretoAdemir BarretoLPts: 6x0World Champ.70KG8F2025
10521Kouhei EbashiWPointsAsian Open64KGR12016
10522Takuto KakoWPointsAsian Open64KG4F2016
10523Hideyuki YamadaWRNCAsian Open64KGSF2016
10524Kazuhiro MiyachiWPointsAsian Open64KGF2016
11372Yoshiyuki OnishiWMounted guillotineTokyo Open70KGF2016
11413Nariman MynbayevWPointsADCC Trials66KGR12017
11414Robert SabaruddinWPointsADCC Trials66KG4F2017
11415Kaldar AbdikabylWPointsADCC Trials66KGSF2017
11416Takafumi SanoWRNCADCC Trials66KGF2017
12124Rene LopezWPts: 2x2, AdvPan American64KGR12017
13067Wallace SantosWAdvWorld Champ.64KGR12017
13691William MeloWBow and arrowAsian Open64KG4F2017
13692Hitoshi TomitaWCross chokeAsian Open64KGSF2017
13693Hideyuki YamadaWPts: 2x0Asian Open64KGF2017
15380Manuel MaciasWChoke from backPan American64KG4F2018
16454Washington LimaWChoke from backWorld Champ.64KGR12018
16463Gabriel MoraesGabriel MoraesWInjuryWorld Champ.64KGR22018
17328Gyeongseop LeeWChokeAsian Open64KG4F2018
17329Yuto HiraoWPts: 20x2Asian Open64KGSF2018
17330Shimon KagiyamaWNorth south chokeAsian Open64KGF2018
20257N/AWLoop chokeBrasileiro64KGR12019
22594Josias FerreiraWPointsSouth American70KGR12019
22599Osmar TellesWRNCSouth American70KG4F2019
22752Leonardo CruzWChoke from backSalvador SPO70KG4F2019
22753Matheus CarlosWPointsSalvador SPO70KGSF2019
22755Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWPts: 4x2Salvador SPO70KGF2019
22766Matheus CarlosWKimuraSalvador SNGO67KGF2019
22801Gabriel MachadoWN/APorto Alegre Open70KGSF2019
23291Felipe ReisWPts: 12x0Atlanta WO70KG4F2020
23295Rodrigo FrancioneWClock chokeAtlanta WO70KGSF2020
23297Adam BenayounAdam BenayounWReferee DecisionAtlanta WO70KGF2020
29088Igor ManceboWCross chokeJJ CON64KG4F2021
29542Joao MendesJoao MendesWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2021
30184Justin TernesWClock chokeOklahoma Open70KGSF2022
30186Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroWCrucifix chokeOklahoma Open70KGF2022
30546Luan GomesWPts: 2x0Atlanta WO70KG4F2022
30548Emilio HernandezEmilio HernandezWInjuryAtlanta WO70KGSF2022
30929Joshua LortonWChoke from backFuji70KGRR2022
30930Joshua LortonWArmlockFuji70KGRR2022
30937Eric LlerenaWArmbarIndianapolis Open70KG4F2022
30940Matias EstevezMatias EstevezWReferee DecisionIndianapolis Open70KGSF2022
30941Emilio HernandezEmilio HernandezWChoke from backIndianapolis Open70KGF2022
31317Michael MehlWArmbarCharleston Open70KG4F2022
31322Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWArmbarCharleston Open70KGSF2022
31718Thierry FariaWPts: 17x0Pan American70KGR12022
32981Junny OcasioJunny OcasioWPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.64KGR12022
35974Emilio HernandezEmilio HernandezWChoke from backCharleston FO70KGF2022
36024Joshua MurdokWBaratoplataFUJIBJJ Raleigh76KGRR2022
36025Joshua MurdokWPointsFUJIBJJ Raleigh76KGRR2022
36380Travis OuttenWClock chokeCopa Virginia76KGF2022
36381Charlie McCloskeyWKatagatameC. Virginia NG67KGSF2022
36382Kaushik SaikumarWRNCC. Virginia NG67KGF2022
36383Carter BrownriggWTriangleC. Virginia NGABS4F2022
36384Ray VenzorWKatagatameC. Virginia NGABSSF2022
36690Luan GomesWPts: 6x2N. Haven FO70KGSF2022
36692Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoWPts: 6x6, AdvN. Haven FO70KGF2022
37380Mario AlvaradoWPts: 4x0European Open70KGR12023
38587Matheus RossiWRNCPan American64KG8F2023
38595Sebastian SerpaSebastian SerpaWPts: 4x4, AdvPan American64KG4F2023
40491Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoWStraight ankle lockWorld Champ.64KG8F2023
42001Taniel JesusWChoke from backCopa Elite 270KGSPF2023
42042Felipe SimplicioWArmbarNYC Open70KGSF2023
50430Seokhyeon SeoWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2024
55937Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWPointsNJersey FO70KGSF2024
55947Dennis PresseyWRNCNJersey FNG67KGSF2024
55948Kyvann JimenezWDQNJersey FNG67KGF2024
58371Luan GomesWPts: 12x2NY SPO70KGSF2025
58373Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWPts: 4x2NY SPO70KGF2025
58421Rory ConnorsWPts: 10x0NY SP NGO73KGSF2025
58422Chris MueckayWPts: 3x0NY SP NGO73KGF2025
59246Matheus FonsecaWTriangleMiami Open70KGRR2025
59247Marcos EnriqueWTriangle armlockMiami Open70KGRR2025

Yuta Shimada vs Yoshiyuki Onishi (2016)

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