2009 World Grappling Champion, Braulio Estima shows his winning signature move in this great video preview.
Braulio Estima is a Ze Radiola black belt and world champion in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He received his black belt on January 4, 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 2009 and ADCC 2007 silver medalist.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 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.
Braulio is currently training for his mixed martial arts debut, planned to be sometime in late 2009.