Jacare Highlight

In 2004 as a blue belt in jiu jitsu I competed in the Mundial World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  To this day it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.  It stands out in my memory as one of my favorite experiences in my journey in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  I gained invaluable experience competing at a time when the World Championships of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu were still held in Brazil, the “motherland” of the art.  

Aside from the amazing time I had testing my skills against other athletes from around the world, I was able to witness one of the most amazing BJJ competitors work his magic. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza was a buzz saw, running through just about every competitor he faced, demonstrating a wide array of takedowns, guard passing, guard work, and submissions. Jacare went on to win the GOLD in the Black Belt Open weight class, which had no weight limit. His domination would continue for years bringing home multiple BJJ World Titles and ADCC World Championships. This set up Jacare’s entrance into the world of Mixed Martial Arts.

Check out this highlight video of one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in MMA…