# Luiz Guilherme ("Guigo")

> Black Belt

## Overview

**Name:** Luiz Guilherme

**Nickname:** Guigo

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Date of Birth:** October 02, 1974 (age 52)


## Bio

A black belt under Jorge Pereira since 1997, Luiz Guilherme ("Guigo") built his reputation on a decorated lower-belt run before capturing the 1997 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the defining competitive marker of his career. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1974, he began training at age six and later relocated to São Paulo in 1996, transitioning from assistant coach at Pereira’s academy to leading his own program. That move proved pivotal, as Guigo developed into both a feared competitor and a team-builder, eventually assembling a sprawling international affiliate network known for its toughness and depth.
## Lineage

- Rickson Gracie
- Jorge Pereira (Coral Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/luiz-guilherme)