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The landscape of no-gi grappling has undergone a revolutionary transformation in recent years. From submission-only competitions to the integration of wrestling and judo, modern no-gi BJJ represents the pinnacle of grappling evolution.

After 27 years dedicated to martial arts and coaching students from beginners to world-class competitors, I've witnessed firsthand how transformative proper training can be for young people.

As a 3x Brazilian National Champion and Pan-American Champion who's dedicated over two decades to mastering and teaching Judo, I can tell you that this art represents one of the most refined and systematic martial arts ever developed.

As a self-defense instructor for the Lisbon Municipal Police and someone who's spent over 27 years studying combat effectiveness, I've learned that real-world self-defense looks nothing like what's portrayed in movies.