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Started with karate in Rio... ended up falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu.

Started with karate in Rio... ended up falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu.

From RABJJ Academy

February 23, 2026

Started with karate in Rio... ended up falling in love with Jiu-Jitsu.
My dad wanted me to know how to defend myself, but it was my high school friend who dragged me into the world of Jiu-Jitsu and I never looked back.

I started at 15, got wrecked by future legends, and wished I’d started younger.

That gap between me and the top guys? That’s what shaped me.

If you’re just starting now, don’t rush it. The journey is the reward.

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