# Florian Bayili

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## Overview

**Name:** Florian Bayili


## Bio

Florian Bayili was born on March 19, 1996, in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a West African country bordering Mali, Ghana, Niger, and other countries in the region. He arrived in Belgium at age 7, where he spent his formative years.

A natural athlete, Florian started practicing sports upon arrival in the Old Continent, including climbing, basketball, swimming, and football – a sport he played competitively, reaching Belgium’s 3rd division.

Among the array of extra-curricular activities Florian began when he first settled in Belgium was jiu-jitsu, which he started at the age of 7 in Brussels under the guidance of Dieter Truyen, and later with the help and influence of Daan Bauwens as well.

Although a competent athlete in the sports he practiced, jiu-jitsu was where he shined through the most, going on to achieve medals on the international circuit. Despite his connection with Truyen at BBJJA, Bayili also looked for more competitive training environments outside his country during his development as an athlete, seeking gyms like  Cicero Costha  during his colored belt career. Florian’s outstanding work there led to his black belt promotion on July 3, 2023.

Early in 2024, Florian Bayili was approached by the Dream Art team leaders to become part of their squad, which he accepted, while maintaining his home base in Belgium.

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**Last Updated:** March 21, 2026

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