I started training Jiuijtsu in 2008 with Prof Ricardo Da Silva at Nova Forca Academy.
Since then I was awarded my purple belt at Roger Gracie Academy, my Brown belt at Mallorca BJJ where I spent one year as a full time teacher and my Black Belt at Fightzone Berlin where I currently teach everyday.
BJJ started out as a hobby for me. Eventually it become part of an everyday lifestyle and now it is also my profession. I love to train and teach jiujitsu and have been a full time coach since 2018.
I have trained at over 40 different academies in 17 countries around the world. I love to attend seminars to learn from the best practitioners in the world, and pass that knowledge on. The learning experience never ends!
You can learn more about my BJJ credentials at BELTCHECKER - the peer review site for BJJ
Training seminars attended
August 23, 2024 Fightzone Summer Camp - Feriendorf Doradao - Rico Viera
February 27, 2024 Sandro Viera & Douglas Rufino Seminar - Fightzone Berlin
November 17, 2023 Shay Montague - K Guard Seminar - Fightzone Berlin
October 25, 2023 Mallorca BJJ & Yoga Festival - Palma De Mallorca - Roger Gracie, Daniel Strauss, Ross Nicholls.
September 29, 2023 Rico Viera Seminar - Fightzone Berlin
August 18, 2023 Fightzone Summer Camp - Feriendorf Doradao - Rico Viera
May 26, 2023 Rafael Colonhese Seminar - X Guard - Fightzone Berlin
January 13, 2023 Gabriel Rollo Seminar - De La Riva - Fightzone Berlin
December 16, 2022 Shay Montague Seminar - Lasso -Fightzone Berlin
October 26, 2022 Mallorca BJJ & Yoga Festival 2022 - Palma, Mallorca - Clark Gracie, Daniel Strauss, Ross Nicholls, Lilo Asensi
September 7, 2022 Adam Wardziński Seminar - Butterfly Guard - Fightzone Berlin,
August 19, 2022 Fightzone Summer Camp - Feriendorf Doradao - Rico Viera
June 17, 2022 Ricardo Vieira Seminar - Fightzone Berlin,
March 29, 2022 Marcelo Fausto & Daniel De Groot Seminar - Nogi Single Leg X - FIghtzone Berlin
January 3, 2022 BJJ Globetrotters Winter Camp 2020 -Wargrain, Austria
September 18, 2021 Rico Viera Seminar - Fightzone Berlin
October 14, 2020 BJJ Globetrotters Zen Camp 2020 - Przebòrz, Poland
August 19, 2020 Bjj Globetrotters Austria Camp 2020 - Wargrain, Austria
October 15, 2019 Mallorca BJJ & Yoga Festival 2019 - Palma, Mallorca - Clark Gracie, Daniel Strauss, Ross Nicholls, Lilo Asensi
July 29, 2019 Summer Camp Heidelberg 2019 - Heidelberg, Germany
June 28, 2019 Bjj Globetrotters Austria Camp 2019 - Wargrain, Austria
May 7, 2019 Bjj Globetrotters Estonia Camp 2019 - Tallin, Estonia
January 3, 2019 BJJ Globetrotters Winter Camp 2019 - Wargrain, Austria
October 10, 2018 BJJ Globetrotters Zen Camp 2018 - Przebòrz, Poland
August 13, 2018 BJJ Globetrotters Fall Camp 2018 - Heidelberg, Germany
July 23, 2018 BJJ Globetrotters Summer Camp 2018 - Leuven, Belgium
January 4, 2018 BJJ Globetrotters Winter Camp 2018 - Wargrain, Austria
August 22, 2017 Bjj Globetrotters Heidelberg Camp - Heidelberg, Germany
July 24, 2017 BJJ Globetrotters Summer Camp 2017 - Leuven, Belgium
June 26, 2017 BJJ Globetrotters Summer Camp 2017 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Notable Competition Medals
White belt - English Open - Gold Medal
Blue Belt - British Open - Silver Medal
Purple Belt - Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London - Gold Medal
Brown Belt - IBJJF European Masters Barcelona - Silver Medal
Black Belt Grading
On 19th August 2023 I was awarded my Black Belt by Markus Schmidt, head coach of Fightzone Berlin.
This was the result of almost 15 years of hard training, blood, sweat and tears. A key step on journey that will never end. Here are some of main points represented by the BJJ Black Belt.
Technical Proficiency: A black belt signifies a high level of technical skill. Black belts have a deep understanding of BJJ techniques, transitions, and strategies.
Experience: Black belts typically have many years of experience on the mats, having dedicated a substantial amount of time to training and refining their skills.
Teaching Ability: Many black belts become instructors, and the black belt represents not only personal proficiency but also the ability to convey knowledge effectively to others.
Mental Toughness: Achieving a black belt requires mental resilience, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges on the mat.
Understanding of BJJ Philosophy: Beyond physical techniques, black belts are expected to embody the philosophy of BJJ, which often includes concepts such as humility, respect, and continuous self-improvement.
Community Leadership: Black belts often play a leadership role within the BJJ community, helping to mentor and guide lower-ranked practitioners.
Grading Photos:
1 - Prof Markus Schmidt, head coach of Fightzone Berlin awarding the Black Belt
2 - Prof Rico Viera, head coach and of Fightzone and co-Founder of Checkmat International
3- Prof Frank Burczynski and Kai Weck also in attendance
