BJJ Pioneer Grandmaster Álvaro Barreto Passes Away At 84
Sep 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community has lost one of its most significant historical figures – Grandmaster Álvaro Barreto, a 9th-degree red belt and direct student of Hélio Gracie, passed away at the age of 84....
BJJ Pioneer Luiz Carlos Manimal Promoted To Coral Belt
Feb 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Luiz Carlos Manimal, one of the earliest adopters and pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career – his promotion to coral belt. Manimal’s journey in...
