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
Son of the BJJ founder Carlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie was the leader of his age. Nearly 35 years after a hang gliding accident killed him, he still is considered by many as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player of all times.
Son of the BJJ founder Carlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie was the leader of his age. Nearly 35 years after a hang gliding accident killed him, he still is... See more
Son of the BJJ founder Carlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie was the leader of his age. Nearly 35 years after a hang gliding accident killed him, he still is considered by many as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player of all times.
Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti is one of the few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters who earned his black belt from the late Rolls Gracie. He went to co-found BJJ powerhouse Alliance alongside Fabio Gurgel and Alexandre Paiva. Click <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/romero-jacare-cavalcanti-wiki">here</a> to learn more about the now coral belt master.
Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti is one of the few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters who earned his black belt from the late Rolls Gracie. He went to co-found ... See more
Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti is one of the few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu masters who earned his black belt from the late Rolls Gracie. He went to co-found BJJ powerhouse Alliance alongside Fabio Gurgel and Alexandre Paiva. Click <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/romero-jacare-cavalcanti-wiki">here</a> to learn more about the now coral belt master.
Ronaldo Souza, aka Jacaré, is one of the best athletes to have competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a two-time BJJ absolute world champion as a black belt (2004/2005) and known for his epic battles against Roger Gracie. Jacaré also became a powerhouse in MMA, being today one of the stars of the UFC. In this photo, he is beating Xande Ribeiro at the 2004 absolute semifinal.
Ronaldo Souza, aka Jacaré, is one of the best athletes to have competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a two-time BJJ absolute world champion as a b... See more
Ronaldo Souza, aka Jacaré, is one of the best athletes to have competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a two-time BJJ absolute world champion as a black belt (2004/2005) and known for his epic battles against Roger Gracie. Jacaré also became a powerhouse in MMA, being today one of the stars of the UFC. In this photo, he is beating Xande Ribeiro at the 2004 absolute semifinal.
The winner of three out of the first four UFCs, Royce Gracie, is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community most famous face and the main responsible for the BJJ boom outside of Brazil in the early 1990s.
The winner of three out of the first four UFCs, Royce Gracie, is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community most famous face and the main responsible for th... See more
The winner of three out of the first four UFCs, Royce Gracie, is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community most famous face and the main responsible for the BJJ boom outside of Brazil in the early 1990s.
Royler Gracie is four times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and three times ADCC winner. He frequently competed at the highest level since the early 1980s until the 2000s, having faced at least three different generations. Get to know more about Royler <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/royler-gracie-facts-and-bio">here</a>.
Royler Gracie is four times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and three times ADCC winner. He frequently competed at the highest level since the e... See more
Royler Gracie is four times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and three times ADCC winner. He frequently competed at the highest level since the early 1980s until the 2000s, having faced at least three different generations. Get to know more about Royler <a href="http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/royler-gracie-facts-and-bio">here</a>.
Ryan Gracie was one of the most charismatics and controversial members of the famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family. He led a strong BJJ team in São Paulo and was the star of four main events of the extinct Pride, in Japan. The black belt died prematurely in 2007.
Ryan Gracie was one of the most charismatics and controversial members of the famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family. He led a strong BJJ team in São Pa... See more
Ryan Gracie was one of the most charismatics and controversial members of the famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family. He led a strong BJJ team in São Paulo and was the star of four main events of the extinct Pride, in Japan. The black belt died prematurely in 2007.
For the last 20 years, the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition entangles with Saulo Ribeiro's history. The leader of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu has always been present conquering multiple BJJ world titles both in adult and master divisions, gi and no gi, and can be considered one of the greatest of all times.
For the last 20 years, the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition entangles with Saulo Ribeiro's history. The leader of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu h... See more
For the last 20 years, the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition entangles with Saulo Ribeiro's history. The leader of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu has always been present conquering multiple BJJ world titles both in adult and master divisions, gi and no gi, and can be considered one of the greatest of all times.
Vinicius Magalhães, aka Draculino, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu three-time Pan champion as a black belt, and one of the best coaches in the sport, having already raised crops of champions of two generations for Gracie Barra. He is the main responsible for leveling the Belo Horizonte BJJ with other important regions. He teaches in Texas, USA.
Vinicius Magalhães, aka Draculino, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu three-time Pan champion as a black belt, and one of the best coaches in the sport, havi... See more
