Otávio Sousa
| Otavio Sousa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Residence | Huntington Beach, California, United States |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Team | Gracie Barra |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Brazil
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| Grappling | ||
| ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship | ||
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2013 Beijing, China | -77 kg |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
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2012 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2013 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2014 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2016 California, USA | -82 kg |
| Pan-American Championship | ||
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2020 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2017 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2010 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2009 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2019 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2009 California, USA | Absolute |
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2008 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2016 California, USA | -82 kg |
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2011 California, USA | -82 kg |
| European Open Championship | ||
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2008 Europe | Middleweight (brown belt) |
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2007 Europe | Middleweight (brown belt) |
| Brazilian Nationals (CBJJ) | ||
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2004 Brazil | Middleweight (purple belt) |
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]
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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]
ADCC career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Otavio Sousa: "Losing To Kron & Romulo Made Me Even Stronger For The 2013 Season."". BJJ Eastern Europe. 17 March 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Otavio Sousa". www.bjjheroes.com.
- ^ "Otávio Sousa". www.tapology.com.
- ^ "Otavio Sousa". www.flograppling.com.
- ^ a b "Otávio Sousa explica triângulo voador que deu seu tricampeonato no Pan de Jiu-Jitsu 2017". www.graciemag.com.
- ^ a b "ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship 2015". adcombat.com.
- ^ "World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012". www.ibjjfdb.com.
- ^ "World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2013". www.ibjjfdb.com.
- ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
External links
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