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Vitor Oliveira, also known as “Vitinho” is one of the top competitors in GFTeam. He is making waves this year in the IBJJF circuit medalling left and right beating top competitors like Dj Jackson or Aj Agazarm. In this interview with BJJ Estern Europe, Vitor talks about his Jiu-Jitsu story, his effective takedown game and the growth of Team in the US:
1. Hi Vitor, can you please introduce yourself to the BJJ Community of Eastern Europe?
My name is Vitor Oliveira, Actually I live in Columbus Ohio – USA, I’m in #7 Overall and #3 in the Adult Black Belt Middle weight division< I am 2x American National Champion, 2x New York Champion.
2013
2nd World Championship No Gi
2nd Pan American No Gi
3rd World Championship
3rd Pan American
2x qualifyed to Wrod pro Abu Dhabi
Chicago open Champion
Boston Open Champion
Atlanta Open Champion
Boston Open No Gi champion
2012
San Franciso Open Champion
San Franciso Open Champion Open Class
Miami Open champion
Boston Open Champion
2. Please tell us about your Jiu-Jitsu story.
i started Bjj In 1994 in Teresopolis with Master Adilson Lima “BITTA” witch also promoted me to the black belt when I was 23 years old then in 2009 i started train at the Gfteam with master julio cesar.
Photo: Grapplet TV
3. You have been very busy on the competition circuit in the US. How can you compare the Brazilian and US competition circuit? Which one is higher level, tougher?
Man yes i was pretty busy , Now is time to slow down a little bit. I live in US. Right now its hard to compare, because the Bjj in US is growing fast. A long time ago, we couldn’t see many tournaments as now. One each month, some times more. but Brazil it still tougher than here.
4. Where have you learned your very efective judo throws? Did you train judo back in Brazil or did you learn it through BJJ? How much time do you spend on your stand up game?
I did learned trough Bjj. but I also never ever trained Judo more than 3 months ahaahaha. i love take down. Master Julio did help me improve it a lot.
5. How is GFTeam spreading in the US?
So, we are spreading very fast over here. We have Gfteam Boston, Ohio, Texas, California, Connecticut and still growing around the world!
6. If you want to thank somebody or sponsors, feel free
I would like to thank Origin Gis, Kill Cliff sports drinks, Relax and Roll, Forty thieves Clothing, Lane ave Chiropractic, Maximized Living The Spot Athletics and Ronin training center.
7. Thanks Vitor and all the best!
thank you BJJ Community of Eastern Europe
