Sandro Bala Lima

Started martial arts in childhood, inspired by his father and older brothers. Trained in judo, capoeira, wrestling, and Muay Thai during his youth. First encountered Jiu-Jitsu at 17 with Mestre Guarnair at the Senate headquarters in Brasília. In 1995, met Mestre Banni Scovsck Cavalcanti through his brother Júlio Pudim and has been dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu ever since. Co-founded 2 Brothers BFC and expanded the team internationally, opening the first academy in Costa da Caparica, Portugal in 2000.