# Victor Honório

> Black Belt | Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Victor Honório

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Gender:** Male

**Weight:** 99 kg


## Bio

Victor Honório was born on the 12th of October, 1993 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Victor’s father was a martial arts fanatic, with a black belt in karate, years of experience in Thai boxing and luta livre esportiva, who instilled his love for combat sports on his son.

When Victor was 4 years old, his father decided to start training jiu jitsu, and brought the young Honório with him to the famous Top Brother academy, led by Master  Cezar Guimarães . He also signed Victor on judo and freestyle wrestling classes.

Throughout his childhood, Victor excelled in all 3 grappling sports, especially in wrestling where he earned a spot at the Brazilian national squad, where he became the first Brazilian to earn a pan american title in the cadet division (2010). In his teens Victor also added boxing and muay thai, competing in the amateur circuit.

As a purple belt Victor Honório started training with  GF Team , arguably the best heavyweight academy in Rio de Janeiro. Though he trained with Top Brother and GF Team, all Victor’s belts were awarded by his father: José Honório Filho. Including his black belt, received by the end of June, 2015.

Victor Honorio @Brazilian Team Nationals (2014)

Victor Honorio vs Patrick Gaudio (2013)

Victor Honorio vs Erberth Santos (2012)
## Specialties

- guard passing
## Achievements

- 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2019)
- 1st Place ACBJJ 8 Grand Prix (2017)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017)
- 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2016**)
- 1st Place ADCC Brazilian RJN Trials (2017)
- 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2023*)
- 2nd Place Copa Pódio Heavyweight GP (2015)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2018*)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2018**)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017* / 2023)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012/2010** blue)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2013 purple)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2015 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2014 brown, 2013* purple)
- 2nd PlaceCBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2013 purple, 2012 purple)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2012 purple)

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**Last Updated:** September 05, 2026

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