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Phil "Jiu-Jitsu Matrix" Migliarese (born Philip Migliarese III, January 11, 1976) is an American 6th degree Relson Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt. A Gracie Worlds and National Champion, Migliarese is a trainer, training partner and coach to UFC and MMA fighters as well as World and Pan-Am Champions.
Nicholas Pete Rodriguez (born August 30, 1996) [2] is an American professional submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt, [a] commonly known as Nicky Rod.. A former amateur wrestler, Rodriguez won in 2018 the ADCC West Coast Trials to qualify for the 2019 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championships, where he won silver, while still a BJJ blue belt. [3]
1st degree black belt in BJJ under Karel Pravec [1] Danielle Kelly (born December 4, 1995) is an American submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who was the inaugural and former ONE Champion at atomweight, after she was defeated by fellow BJJ practitioner Mayssa Bastos . [ 2 ]
Jay Dee "B.J." Penn III (born December 13, 1978) [2] is an American former professional mixed martial art fighter and 5th degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. [ a ] A former UFC Lightweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion , he is the second of nine fighters in UFC history to win titles in multiple weight classes . [ 4 ]
Traditionally, to be promoted in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the wearing of the jiu-jitsu gi while training is a requirement. Recently with the growing popularity of "no-gi" Brazilian jiu-jitsu has the practice of giving out belts to no-gi practitioners (e.g., Rolles Gracie awarding Rashad Evans a black belt) has become more common.
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Roberto de Abreu Filho (commonly known as "Cyborg" Abreu) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitor, academy owner and instructor. A 7-time World No-Gi Champion, Abreu is known for his trademark Tornado Guard position which involves inverting underneath the opponent and elevating them into a sweep.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Team: Semper Fi MMA (formerly) [2] Renzo Gracie Philly [2] Rank: Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Gracie [3] Years active: 2014–present: Mixed martial arts record; Total: 18: Wins: 17: By knockout: 3: By submission: 5: By decision: 9: Losses: 1: By knockout: 1: Other information; Mixed martial ...