| Braulio Estima | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1980 Recife, Brazil |
| Other names | Carcará |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Team | Gracie Barra |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in BJJ |
Braulio Estima is a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He received his black belt on January 4, 2004. His highest achievements include winning the CBJJ Championship in 2004, 2006, and 2009, Absolute World Cup Champion 2006, European CBJJ Absolute Champion 2006 and 2009 and ADCC 2007 silver medalist and 2009 double gold (-88kg and absolute). [1]
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He lost to Xande Ribeiro in the finals of the ADCC 2007 –99 kg. At ADCC 2009, Estima won both the -88 kg and Absolute divisions, defeating Andre Galvao (inverted triangle choke) and Xande Ribeiro (injury) in the respective finals.
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 Birmingham City Centre in Birmingham, England. Braulio runs the academy with the help of his brother Victor Estima and Otavio Souza, both of whom are also world class black belts.
Braulio is responsible for the instruction of many of the UK's top grapplers on the current scene such as Kevin Webb, Luke Costello, Chiu Kwong Man, Michael Dean, Rob Stevens, Norbert Nowak and Stephen Martin. Braulio is currently training for his mixed martial arts debut. MMA organization Shine Fights has signed him to a multi-fight deal. [2]
In 2011, Georges St-Pierre invited Braulio Estima to become one of his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coaches