Tarcisio Damasceno Santos is a professional grappler and a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Marcio André, who also worked extensively with Vugner Silva and ...
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Summary
Tarcisio Santos is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary Fábio Gurgel, representing the formidable Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Santos is a direct product of the esteemed Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Fábio Gurgel lineage, receiving his black belt in 2011. He quickly established himself as a force in the featherweight division, known for his well-rounded game and aggressive approach.
Santos's black belt career is marked by significant victories, most notably his dominant performance in 2014 where he secured the coveted IBJJF World Championship, Pan American Championship, European Open, and Brazilian National title, all in the gi. This impressive run solidified his status among the elite competitors of his generation. Prior to this, he also demonstrated his versatility by claiming multiple No-Gi titles in 2013, including the IBJJF World No-Gi, Pan American No-Gi, and European Open No-Gi championships.
His success was not limited to the black belt ranks, as Santos was a decorated competitor throughout his colored belt journey. He achieved the rare feat of winning the IBJJF World, Pan American, and European Open championships at blue, purple, and brown belt levels, showcasing consistent excellence from the early stages of his competitive career. His consistent performance across various belt levels and both gi and no-gi formats underscores his technical prowess and competitive drive within the sport.