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Eddie Bravo, a 3rd degree black belt under the legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master Jean Jacques Machado, started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May 1994. He won the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Abu Dhabi North American Trials lightweight division on October 5, 2002, in San Diego, California — earning the “Most Technical Fighter of the Night” award.

He then advanced to the 2003 Abu Dhabi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in San Paulo, Brazil, where he secured a submission win over legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter Royler Gracie. The Abu Dhabi Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu Jitsu no gi tournament in the world. A historic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rematch took place 11 years later in Downtown LA Los Angeles between Royler Gracie and Eddie Bravo, resulting in arguably the greatest rematch in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history with the epic match ending in a technical draw.

Since then Eddie Bravo has published 4 books on no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, released 3 DVDs on no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is currently filming his popular Brazilian Jiu Jitsu online web-series Mastering the System. He is also known for his mixed martial arts commentating on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.