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Otávio Sousa
Jiu-Jitsu fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Otavio Sousa (born in Recife, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor.[1] He is a black belt and competes for Gracie Barra, where he has won numerous championships. Souza is a three time black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and ADCC silver medalist.[2]
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Early life
Sousa was born in Recife, Brazil. He began training in martial arts during childhood and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his teenage years. Demonstrating early talent, he competed actively in local tournaments before moving to Rio de Janeiro to pursue a professional career in the sport.[2]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career
Sousa was awarded his black belt by Carlos Gracie Jr. in 2009 and quickly became one of the most successful competitors of his generation. He is known for his aggressive guard passing style and technical precision.[2]
Over the course of his career, Sousa won the IBJJF World Championship three times in the middleweight division (2012, 2013, 2015). He also medaled multiple times at the Pan-American Championship, European Championship, and Brazilian Nationals, earning recognition as one of the top competitors to represent Gracie Barra internationally.[2][3][4][5]
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ADCC career
Sousa competed at the 2015 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, where he advanced to the finals of the 77 kg division, ultimately winning a silver medal after facing Davi Ramos.[6]
Teaching
Outside of competition, Sousa has been involved in teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Barra network. He has taught in academies in Brazil, the United States, and Europe, contributing to the spread of the team’s methodology.[5]
Achievements
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- IBJJF World Champion (2012[7], 2013[8], 2015[9])
- IBJJF Pan-American Champion
- IBJJF European Open Champion
- CBJJ Brazilian Nationals medalist
- ADCC
Legacy
Otávio Sousa is recognized as one of the most successful middleweight competitors of his era. Beyond his competitive accolades, he is also respected as an instructor within the Gracie Barra association, helping to train the next generation of athletes.
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