# Julian Espinosa

> Black Belt | Costa Rica

## Overview

**Name:** Julian Espinosa

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Costa Rica

**Gender:** Male


## Bio

Julian Espinosa was born on August 24, 2000, in Costa Rica, where he was raised, being the son of a Costa Rican and a Panamanian.

Espinosa played some volleyball at school as a child, but his love for sports only took over his day-to-day life once he discovered jiu-jitsu at 9. A sport that appeared in young Julian’s life through the influence of a family friend who practiced this martial art at the time.

Espinosa’s path in the sport started with Juan Barrantes’ kids’ program and, later, with Javier Valenciano. As a brown belt, Julian shifted training camps and moved to Arturo Wesson’s Renzo Gracie school in Costa Rica. Wesson graded Julian Espinosa to the black belt rank on December 16, 2022, in a promotion led by Arturo and Rolles Gracie.

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**Last Updated:** April 02, 2026

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