# Daniel Moraes ("Moraes")

> Black Belt | Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Daniel Moraes

**Nickname:** Moraes

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Gender:** Male

**Weight:** 77 kg


## Bio

Daniel “Moraes” Correira was born on the 18th of August 1981 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Daniel’s first experience with grappling happened at the Iate Clube Jardim Guanabara, when he was 5 years old at the club’s jiu jitsu program.

Royler Gracie and Marcelo Clemente were Moraes’ coaches throughout the course of his jiu jitsu career in Brazil, being awarded his black belt by the pair in 2002.

Once Daniel decided to move from his native Brazil, to the United States following his dream of becoming a professional jiu jitsu coach, he sought out Relson Gracie, becoming a Relson Gracie Academy affiliate.

Daniel also competed in mixed martial arts (MMA), having a very positive run from 2006 to 2008 where he picked up a submission win over UFC veteran Matt Brown.

Daniel Moraes vs Allen Berube “Monstah”

Daniel Moraes vs Denilson Soldani

Daniel Moraes vs Lucas Lepri

Daniel Moraes vs Matt Arroyo
## Achievements

- World Champion (1999 blue, 2000 purple, 2003, 2004)
- Pan American Champion (2004)
- ADCC Brazilian Trials Champion (2003)
- World No Gi Champion (2008)
- Brazilian NoGi National Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
- Copa America Champion (2010, 2009, 2008)
- Gracie World’s Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
- World No-Gi Silver Medallist (2010)
## Lineage

- Carlos Gracie (Red Belt)
- Hélio Gracie (Red Belt)
- Royler Gracie (Coral Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 08, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/daniel-moraes)