About This Event
She is a top competition in the Jiu Jitsu world with many achievements, including multiple medals at the IBJJF and AJ tournaments.
Instructors
7x World Champion Tayane Porfirio is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Alexandre Paiva and a prominent member of the Alliance Academy’s female team. She burst onto the international grappling scene in 2015 by achieving the IBJJF Grand Slam (World, Pan American, European Open, and Brazilian Nationals) in both her weight class and the absolute division as a purple belt.
Co-founder and head instructor. Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2006.
ADCC EU Trials Winner, IBJJF World & EU Champion and CJI Contender Known as the “wonder child” of Polish jiu-jitsu, Pawel has evolved into one of the most formidable fighters of his generation. With numerous World and European medals, Pawel is recognized not only for his elite competition achievements but also for his technical mastery, especially his signature reverse De la Riva guard, effective in both Gi and No-Gi. His attention to detail in training and sparring makes him an exceptional coach and athlete.
BJJ Black Belt Nadine started her combat sports journey in Brazil, influenced by her father, a former amateur boxer. She spent the following ten years transitioning from boxing to Muay Thai after relocating from Brazil to Italy. She enjoyed martial arts, but after moving to London, she started studying Jiu Jitsu with Marco Canha. She is a top competition in the Jiu Jitsu world with many achievements, including multiple medals at the IBJJF and AJ tournaments.
Multiple Times World Champion, ADCC Winner & IBJJF Hall of Famer Michelle Nicolini a black belt under Robert Drysdale, has the second most IBJJF World Championship titles (8x) at black belt level, and one of the most spectacular competitive records of all time. Her achievements include multiple Pan American, European, Brazilian National gold medals and ADCC title. She has also been inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame.
BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Accademia Arti Marziali Massimiliano Monaco rose through the ranks of Chinese kickboxing, particularly in Kung Fu Sanda, achieving recognition at national championships. His training extended to kickboxing, judo, boxing, taekwondo, and more. He embarked on extensive tours across Asia, America, and Europe, competing in various disciplines and representing major international teams. He is the founder of Accademia Arti Marziali, which has become his second home
BJJ Black Belt under Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Maggie Grindatti's journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been truly remarkable. From her initial steps onto the mats to achieving numerous podium finishes in prestigious competitions, she has consistently displayed her technical prowess, resilience, and indomitable spirit. Her dedication to the sport has earned her admiration from fans and fellow practitioners, establishing her as a role model for aspiring athletes worldwide. Some notable achievements include being the IBJJF European Open Champion in 2022, securing 2nd place at the IBJJF European Open in 2020, achieving 2nd place at the IBJJF Pan Championship No-Gi in 2021, and earning 3rd place at the IBJJF World Championship in 2021.
BJJ Black Belt, 2023 IBJJF World Champion Luccas Lira Costa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Leonardo D’Avila, currently representing Atos Jiu-Jitsu. His journey through the competitive ranks has been marked by notable achievements, including winning the IBJJF World Championship in the brown belt heavyweight division in 2023. Following this victory, he was promoted to black belt by Professor D’Avila at Atos Miami. Lira's competitive experience spans prestigious platforms such as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour (AJP), and the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). His performances in these arenas have earned him recognition and respect within the BJJ community. Currently, Luccas Lira continues to train and compete at the highest levels, contributing to the sport both as an athlete and as a coach.
Multiple Time IBJJF Open Champion James Weed holds a 2nd degree black belt under Walter Cascão. He boasts multiple victories as an IBJJF Open Champion and has earned a Black Belt Pan-American medal. Yet, beyond these accolades and his other tournament successes, James finds his greatest source of pride in witnessing the accomplishments of his friends and students, both within and beyond the realm of martial arts. Almost ten years ago, James relocated from Las Vegas to Spokane. In that relatively brief period, he has not only contributed significantly to Spokane's prominence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by nurturing a team of champions across all belt levels.
Helena Crevar is an American grappler and standout student of John Danaher, representing the New Wave Team on the professional jiu-jitsu circuit. A prodigy in the sport, Crevar made history as the youngest athlete to podium at the ADCC World Championships, earning silver in 2024 at just 17. That same year, she became the first female competitor to secure a heel hook submission in ADCC history, cementing her place among jiu-jitsu’s elite.
From São Paulo, Brazil, Gabriela is a 2-time IBJJF World Champion and 1st degree black belt. She changed her life in 2014 by moving to Rio de Janeiro to train full-time under Ricardo Vieira at FightZone Copacabana. After 3 years of complete dedication, she won her first World Title as a purple belt in 2017. The following year, she added another World Title by winning the absolute division (all weights combined) at the World Championships as a featherweight (58kg). When Ricardo Vieira left Brazil, he left Gabriela in charge of training and managing one of Rio's most famous gyms - making her one of the first women in Rio de Janeiro to receive the responsibility of being head coach of an academy. She has competed extensively as a black belt, earning numerous medals at World Championships and winning the Brazilian Nationals. She moved to Alicante to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning her own academy.
Luta Livre and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Flavio Santiago works as a coach at the Coachinglab academy and is well-known for his abilities to train some of the strongest competitors. As a highly decorated black belt, he is considered as the founder of Luta Livre in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Italy.
Demian Maia, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, achieved remarkable success in both disciplines. He excelled in grappling, securing prestigious titles like the World Cup (2002, 2003) and ADCC (2007). In his MMA career, Demian made title attempts in the middleweight division of the UFC in April 2010 and the welterweight division in July 2017. Notably, he holds one of the UFC's longest winning streaks through successful submissions, totaling five consecutive victories.
Darragh O’Conaill is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Saulo and Alexandre Ribeiro and one of Europe’s top middleweight competitors. A veteran of prestigious events like the Lloyd Irvin BJJ Kumite and EBI, he’s also a No-Gi American and European champion. Darragh is the founder and head coach of East Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Dublin, one of Ireland’s leading BJJ gyms.
Master and head of Budo Clan team. Black belt 2nd degree certified by UIJJ and IBJJF. Professor and mentor to multiple black belts including Saverio Gabrielli and Chiara Scappa.
BJJ Black Belt under José Olímpio Charles Negromonte, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Zé Radiola and a former affiliate of Roger Gracie's Association (RGA), is widely recognized as one of the foremost competitors in the medium-heavyweight division of his era. His stature in the jiu-jitsu world is grounded in his impressive track record, which includes securing significant medals at prestigious events organized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour (AJP). Some of his notable achievements encompass triumphs at the World No-Gi Championship, European Championships (both Gi and No-Gi divisions), CBJJ's Brazilian Nationals, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.