Braulio Estima

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Braulio Estima
Statistics
Nickname	Carcara
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg/14.6 st)
Nationality	Brazilian
Born	January 1, 1979 (1979-01-01) (age 29)
Town of birth	Recife, Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Record
Mundials	2
Nationals	0
Pan Americans	0
Europeans	1

Contents 1 Information 2 Gracie Barra Birmingham 3 Tournament Results 4 Sources

[edit] Information

Braulio Estima is a Carlos Gracie, Jr. Black Belt and World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He received his Black Belt on January 4th 2003. His highest achievements include winning the CBJJ World Championship in 2004 and 2006, Absolute World Cup Champion 2006, European CBJJ Absolute Champion 2006 and ADCC 2007 Silver Medalist.

[edit] Gracie Barra Birmingham

Braulio is the Head Instructor and Owner of the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy in Birmingham, England. The club is called Gracie Barra Birmingham and is based out of Acock's Green in Birmingham. Braulio runs the Academy with the help of his brother Victor Estima and Otavio Souza, both of whom are World Class Black Belts in their own right.

Braulio is also responsible for the instruction of many of the UK's Top Grapplers on the current scene such as Kevin Webb, Rob Stevens, Norby and Stephen Martin.

[edit] Tournament Results

• European Champion 2007
• ADCC Silver Medalist [2007]
• Absolute World Cup Champion [2006]
• World Champion [2004, 2006]
• Champion of the International Team [2003, 2007]
• Champion's Challenge BRAZIL X USA [2003]
• 3rd placed on the World Championship [2003]
• Absolute World Champion [2002]
• 3rd placed on the World Championship [2001]

[edit] Sources

1. Results can be verified at the Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Results website.