# Ricardo Cavalcanti

> Black Belt 6 Stripes

## Overview

**Name:** Ricardo Cavalcanti

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt 6 Stripes

**Date of Birth:** June 26, 1964 (age 62)


## Bio

A Carlson Gracie black belt awarded in 1995 over a steak dinner in Barra, Ricardo Cavalcanti began training at age 7 under Alvaro Barreto before moving to Carlson’s academy in 1978 and remaining loyal to the master until his passing in 2006. His move to the United States was catalyzed by former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir, who invited Cavalcanti to coach after their initial meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 2001. Now a 5th degree black belt, Cavalcanti has produced black belts including Alan de Freitas, Reynaldo Duarte, Anthony Galeano, and Robert Lagasca.
## Gym Affiliations

- **Endless Team Jiu-Jitsu** (Lisboa / Algés, Portugal) — Instructor

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

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