BJJ Idols
What makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so great is the community of professors, coaches, athletes, practitioners, school owners, and entrepreneurs that dedicate their lives to this martial art. To honor each one of them, Gallerr presents the section BJJ Idols.
Featured BJJ Idols
American BJJ star Rafael Lovato Junior, from Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu, celebrates his 2011 No Gi World Championship at the IBJJF, after beating Pablo Popovitch in the medium-heavy weight black belt final match. Photo: Dan Rod for Graciemag.
American BJJ star Rafael Lovato Junior, from Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu, celebrates his 2011 No Gi World Championship at the IBJJF, after beating Pablo Popo... See more
American BJJ star Rafael Lovato Junior, from Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu, celebrates his 2011 No Gi World Championship at the IBJJF, after beating Pablo Popovitch in the medium-heavy weight black belt final match. Photo: Dan Rod for Graciemag.
Nicknamed as "Pitbull," Ralph Gracie is one of the most aggressive Jiu-Jitsu fighters ever to step into a ring. He had a bunch of outstanding performances during the early 90s and made a came back on early 2000s this time in Japanese MMA events. He has established himself in Bay Area, California, since the 90s and keeps a network of successful schools there.
Nicknamed as "Pitbull," Ralph Gracie is one of the most aggressive Jiu-Jitsu fighters ever to step into a ring. He had a bunch of outstanding perfo... See more
Nicknamed as "Pitbull," Ralph Gracie is one of the most aggressive Jiu-Jitsu fighters ever to step into a ring. He had a bunch of outstanding performances during the early 90s and made a came back on early 2000s this time in Japanese MMA events. He has established himself in Bay Area, California, since the 90s and keeps a network of successful schools there.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master Helio Gracie son Relson Gracie, aka Champion, is one of the most respected BJJ living masters there is. He is the pioneer of BJJ in Hawaii, where he lives since 1988.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master Helio Gracie son Relson Gracie, aka Champion, is one of the most respected BJJ living masters there is. He is the ... See more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master Helio Gracie son Relson Gracie, aka Champion, is one of the most respected BJJ living masters there is. He is the pioneer of BJJ in Hawaii, where he lives since 1988.
Renzo Gracie is the owner of the Renzo Gracie NY, one of the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world, and his accomplishments as a fighter, coach and teacher are remarkable. Renzo debuted as an MMA fighter in 1992, has a record of 22 fights, and says he's not yet retired.
Renzo Gracie is the owner of the Renzo Gracie NY, one of the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world, and his accomplishments as ... See more
Renzo Gracie is the owner of the Renzo Gracie NY, one of the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world, and his accomplishments as a fighter, coach and teacher are remarkable. Renzo debuted as an MMA fighter in 1992, has a record of 22 fights, and says he's not yet retired.
Before shining on MMA, Brazilian Top Team powerhouse Ricardo Arona made his fame as an almost unbeatable grappler, winning 2000, 2001 and 2003 editions of the ADCC. Here is a scene of one of his most memorable battles, the under 99kg final against BJJ fellow black belt Ricardo Almeida.
Before shining on MMA, Brazilian Top Team powerhouse Ricardo Arona made his fame as an almost unbeatable grappler, winning 2000, 2001 and 2003 edit... See more
Before shining on MMA, Brazilian Top Team powerhouse Ricardo Arona made his fame as an almost unbeatable grappler, winning 2000, 2001 and 2003 editions of the ADCC. Here is a scene of one of his most memorable battles, the under 99kg final against BJJ fellow black belt Ricardo Almeida.
Ricardo Liborio was considered by late Grand Master Carlson Gracie as one of his top two students ever. Here he faces Remco Pardoel during the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in 1996. Liborio is one of the founders and a leader of American Top Tem and in 2015 won the ADCC Master's Superfight against Mario Sperry. Learn more about him <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/ricardo-liborio">here</a>.
Ricardo Liborio was considered by late Grand Master Carlson Gracie as one of his top two students ever. Here he faces Remco Pardoel during the firs... See more
Ricardo Liborio was considered by late Grand Master Carlson Gracie as one of his top two students ever. Here he faces Remco Pardoel during the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in 1996. Liborio is one of the founders and a leader of American Top Tem and in 2015 won the ADCC Master's Superfight against Mario Sperry. Learn more about him <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/ricardo-liborio">here</a>.
Rickson Gracie was the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter in the world for over a decade. On October 11, 1997 the master beat Japanese pro-wrestler Nobuhiko Takada with an armbar connected from this mount. The fight was the main event of the first Pride, and it was held in the Tokyo Dome, Japan.
Rickson Gracie was the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter in the world for over a decade. On October 11, 1997 the master beat Japanese pro-wrestler N... See more
Rickson Gracie was the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter in the world for over a decade. On October 11, 1997 the master beat Japanese pro-wrestler Nobuhiko Takada with an armbar connected from this mount. The fight was the main event of the first Pride, and it was held in the Tokyo Dome, Japan.
Rilion Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coral belt master, the youngest male son of Grande Master Carlos Gracie, and highly regarded as one of the most technical BJJ teachers on earth. Rickson Gracie once told Rilion's guard was "the best in the family." Rilion teaches on his schools in Miami, Florida, and Houston, Texas. Get to know more about Rilion <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/rilion-gracie">here</a>.
Rilion Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coral belt master, the youngest male son of Grande Master Carlos Gracie, and highly regarded as one of the m... See more
Rilion Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coral belt master, the youngest male son of Grande Master Carlos Gracie, and highly regarded as one of the most technical BJJ teachers on earth. Rickson Gracie once told Rilion's guard was "the best in the family." Rilion teaches on his schools in Miami, Florida, and Houston, Texas. Get to know more about Rilion <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/rilion-gracie">here</a>.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu distinguished teacher Roberto Correa, aka Gordo, is a 1996 world champion as a black belt and the coach of several top BJJ athletes. He currently lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Get to know more about Gordo <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/roberto-gordo-correa">here</a>.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu distinguished teacher Roberto Correa, aka Gordo, is a 1996 world champion as a black belt and the coach of several top BJJ athl... See more
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu distinguished teacher Roberto Correa, aka Gordo, is a 1996 world champion as a black belt and the coach of several top BJJ athletes. He currently lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Get to know more about Gordo <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/roberto-gordo-correa">here</a>.
The young Rodolfo Vieira collected five Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world titles as a black belt before announcing his switch to MMA at the end of 2015. This scene happened when he won the gold medal in the absolute division, in the 2011 BJJ Worlds.
The young Rodolfo Vieira collected five Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world titles as a black belt before announcing his switch to MMA at the end of 2015. Th... See more
The young Rodolfo Vieira collected five Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world titles as a black belt before announcing his switch to MMA at the end of 2015. This scene happened when he won the gold medal in the absolute division, in the 2011 BJJ Worlds.
Rodrigo Medeiros, aka "Comprido," is a two-times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu absolute winner as a black belt, and the BJJ coach of UFC fighter Brock Lesnar. Comprido has a very lengthy and successful BJJ career but his most famous moment was the one in this photo, when he, as an underdog, surprised favorite Roberto "Roleta" Magalhães with a leg lock and won the final of the open weight at the 1999 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Rodrigo Medeiros, aka "Comprido," is a two-times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu absolute winner as a black belt, and the BJJ coach of UFC fighter Brock Lesnar... See more
Rodrigo Medeiros, aka "Comprido," is a two-times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu absolute winner as a black belt, and the BJJ coach of UFC fighter Brock Lesnar. Comprido has a very lengthy and successful BJJ career but his most famous moment was the one in this photo, when he, as an underdog, surprised favorite Roberto "Roleta" Magalhães with a leg lock and won the final of the open weight at the 1999 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
With ten Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world championships into his pocket, Roger Gracie is the athlete who won most world gold medals as a black belt, and the one with the highest submission ratio in the history. He teaches in his school at London, UK.
With ten Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world championships into his pocket, Roger Gracie is the athlete who won most world gold medals as a black belt, and t... See more
