About
Mestre Careca (born August 31, 1956) is an 8th-degree red and white belt who began training in 1975 under Mestre Maurição in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. He earned his black belt from Grandmaster Osvaldo Alves and founded Equipe Careca Jiu-Jitsu in São José dos Campos in 1999. In 2021, he received the prestigious International Honorary Conde Koma Belt and was honored as Citizen of São José dos Campos. His most famous student is André Galvão, 6-time IBJJF World Champion and co-founder of Atos Jiu-Jitsu.
Gym Affiliations
Equipe Careca Jiu-Jitsu
Head Instructor · São José Dos Campos, Brazil Primary