Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News

With 2021 nearly over, and jiu-jitsu’s competitive circuit already closed for the year, we are ready to disclose the Top Finishers in Jiu-Jitsu for …

From early on in our editorial history, BJJ Heroes has attempted to push for an unbiased ranking system for our sport, one free from …

Larissa Dias de Almeida, commonly known as Larissa Dias, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Vinícius Marinho who worked extensively with coaches Isaque Bahiense …

Jansen Gomes Ramos, also known as “Nenego” is a grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Antônio Carlos “Bode” (Jansen’s father), Ricardo “Ricardinho” Vieira, …

From early on in our editorial history, BJJ Heroes has attempted to push for a unified ranking system for our sport, one free from …

Keith Krikorian is a professional grappler and a back belt in jiu-jitsu under Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez of the 10th Planet Team. An experienced athlete …

Gabriel Gaudio is a professional grappler and a black belt in judo (under Emerson Neves), and jiu-jitsu (under Júlio César Pereira), who represents the …

Flying under the radar of the grappling media is one of the most successful colored belts of jiu-jitsu’s new generation, Junior Fernandes, also known …

Back in the Spring of 2018 (check here), we ran the data on two years worth of referee decisions at the black belt level …

Michael Zenga is a jiu-jitsu and judo black belt who worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy …

Often referred to as the “human-chess game”, jiu-jitsu combines physical prowess with intricate positional combinations which require quick problem-solving skills and a strong degree …

Since the dawn of time, grappling sports have been associated with meatheads, jocks, and other character traits disassociated with thoughtful personalities. Jiu-jitsu, however, has …

Daniel Aquino Diniz Coelho Santos, commonly known as Daniel Diniz, is a professional grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Lucas Leite, who also …

José Marcello Rodrigues, commonly known as Zé Marcello, is a well-respected jiu-jitsu black belt under Sérgio “Bolão” Souza and the co-founder of the Icon …

Born Thamires Arruda Monteiro but commonly known as “Tami” is one of the rising stars of jiu-jitsu. A native of the state of São …

Joe Dierkhising is a professional geophysicist as well as a part-time grappler who competes regularly and successfully in the sport’s pro-circuit. A jiu-jitsu black …

Rodrigo Francioni is a professional grappler from Santa Catarina, Brazil, and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Milioli who represents the Fight Sports team …

Francisco Cuneo is an Argentinian grappler and a black belt in both judo and jiu-jitsu. Hailed as one of the top judo competitors in …

Damion Oranday is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Lucas Lepri as well as a representative of the Alliance team in the sport’s international circuit, …

Lucas Protásio is the son of grappling veteran Clóvis Protásio and one of the main jiu-jitsu figures of his generation, holding the rank of …