Ailson Henrique Brites (also known as "Jucão" (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈkɐ̃w]); born December 6, 1965) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) expert and World Champion 7th degree coral belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.[1]

Ailson Henrique Brites
Professor Ailson 'Jucao' Brites Demonstrating an Omoplata Variation
Prof. Ailson "Jucão" Brites Demonstrating an Omoplata Variation (2014)
Born (1965-12-06) December 6, 1965 (age 58)
Teresópolis, Brazil
Other names"Jucão"
ResidenceNew Jersey, United States
NationalityBrazil Brazilian
DivisionHeavy
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamEquipe Jucão USA
Rank  7th degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
OccupationInstructor
Notable school(s)Equipe Jucão USA
Websiteteamjucao.com
Last updated on: 3 October 2010

Biography edit

Multiple time World Champion, Professor Ailson “Jucão” Henrique Brites began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 10.[2] His uncle, Amilton Brites, a long-time practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, brought both Jucão and his brother, Admilson "Juquinha" Brites, to the Academia Serrana in Teresópolis. Jucão's first teachers were his other uncle, grandmaster Geny Rebello, Rebello's son Professor Cirillo Azevedo, and Professor Elias Martins.[3]

While still in high school, Jucão was introduced to the Machado brothers, who were already well known for their Jiu-Jitsu. After 11 years of training at the Academia Serrana, Carlos Machado invited Jucão to train under Carlos Gracie Jr. at his famous academy Gracie Barra. After several more years there, Jucão received his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr. on January 23, 1993.

In August 1995, Jucão's uncle Grandmaster Armando Wriedt, invited him to move to Brasilia. Jucão began teaching classes there at the Academia Dalmo Ribeiro.

In his nearly 40 years of training and teaching, Jucão has formed many internationally recognized athletes, both as champions and professors of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. As a competitor, he has fought in over 1000 Jiu Jitsu matches and won many championships.[4]

You can find Jucão most days of the week happily rolling with his students in Manhattan, NY and Garwood, NJ. Jucão founded his US school in 2008 Equipe Jucão USA in New York City and it has been growing ever since. He also regularly teaches at Storming Mountain Academy in White Plains, New York and Ronin Jiu Jitsu Academy, Fight and Fitness MMA Garwood NJ, and Battle Ground MMA in New Jersey.

Instructor lineage edit

Carlos Gracie, Sr.Helio GracieCarlos Gracie Jr. → Ailson “Jucão” Henrique Brites

Grappling credentials edit

  • 2015 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 in Open Master 4 division[5]
  • 2014 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 in Super Heavy Master 4 division[6]
  • 2014 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 in Open Master 4 division[6]
  • 2014 1st Place European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 in Heavy Master 4 division[6]
  • 2014 1st Place European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 in Open Master 4 division[6]
  • 2013 1st Place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Master and Seniors 2013 in Heavy Seniors 3 division[7]
  • 2013 1st/2nd Place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Master and Seniors 2013 in Open Seniors 3 division ♦Jucao bows out to younger brother Admilson "Juquinha" Brites, who graciously accepts the victory as these incredibly talented BJJ brothers once again meet in the finals of a major tournament [7]
  • 2013 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2013 in Heavy Seniors 3 division[8]
  • 2013 1st/2nd Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2013 in Heavy Seniors 3 division ♦Jucao bows out to younger brother Admilson "Juquinha" Brites, who graciously accepts the victory[8]
  • 2012 1st Place European No Gi Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Super Heavy Seniors 3 division[9]
  • 2012 1st Place European No Gi Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Open Seniors 3 division[9]
  • 2012 1st Place London International Open IBJJF Championship in Super Heavy Seniors 3 division[10]
  • 2012 1st Place London International Open IBJJF Championship in Open Seniors 3 division[10]
  • 2012 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Super Heavy Seniors 3 division[11]
  • 2012 1st Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Open Seniors 3 division[11]
  • 2012 1st Place European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Open Seniors 3 division[12]
  • 2012 2nd Place European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Heavy Seniors 3 division[12]
  • 2010 3rd Place Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Super Heavy and Open Seniors 2 divisions[13]
  • 2009 1st Place New York Open Champion in Super Heavy and Open divisions[14]
  • 2008 1st Place Pan No-Gi Champion in Heavy and Open divisions[15]
  • 2008 1st Place Pan Champion in Heavy and Open divisions[16]
  • 2008 1st Place NAGA World Champion
  • 2004 1st Place European Open Champion in Heavy and Open divisions[17]
  • Brazilian National Championship
2004 1st Place in Senior 1 Heavy Division, 1st Place in Senior 1 Open divisions[18]
1999 1st Place in Master Heavy Division, 1st Place in Master Open division[19]
  • International Master and Senior Championship
2004 1st Place in Senior 1 Heavy division[20]
2003 1st Place in Senior 1 Open division[21]
2002 1st Place in Senior 1 Open division, 3rd Place in Senior 1 Heavy division[22]
2001 1st Place in Senior 1 Heavy division, 3rd Place in Senior 1 Open division[23]
  • 3x Mundials Championship Bronze Medalist[24]

DVDs and videos edit

Sweeps & Submissions DVD by Ailson "Jucao" Brites #12221 (budovideos.com)[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Carlos Gracie Jr. Team GRACIE BARRA BLACK BELTS" Archived 2010-09-09 at the Wayback Machine, Gracie Barra, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  2. ^ a b "Sweeps & Submissions DVD by Ailson "Jucão" Brites #12221", Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  3. ^ "Jucão's bio at Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy website" Archived 2011-07-03 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  4. ^ "Society For Martial Arts Instruction"[permanent dead link], Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  5. ^ "European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2015 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
  6. ^ a b c d "European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
  7. ^ a b "World Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Master and Seniors 2013 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
  8. ^ a b "European No Gi Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012 Results" (PDF). International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
  9. ^ a b "European No Gi Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Archived from the original on 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
  10. ^ a b "London International Open IBJJF Championship 2012 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Archived from the original on 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
  11. ^ a b "Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2012 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  12. ^ a b "European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2012 Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  13. ^ "2010 Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Results". IBJJF. 2 October 2010. Archived from the original on 8 October 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
  14. ^ "2009 New York International Open IBJJF Championship" Archived 2012-05-31 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  15. ^ "2008 Pan No-Gi Championship" Archived May 31, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  16. ^ "2008 Pan IBJJF Championship" Archived 2009-08-03 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  17. ^ "2004 European Open IBJJF Championship" Archived 2010-08-03 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  18. ^ "2004 Brazilian Nationals IBJJF Championship" Archived 2009-08-03 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  19. ^ "1999 Brazilian Nationals IBJJF Championship" Archived 2009-08-03 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  20. ^ "2004 International Master and Senior IBJJF Championship" Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  21. ^ "2003 International Master and Senior IBJJF Championship" Archived 2010-06-06 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  22. ^ "2002 BInternational Master and Senior IBJJF Championship" Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  23. ^ "2001 International Master and Senior IBJJF Championship" Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine Results Page, IBJJF, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.
  24. ^ "Jucão's bio at Equipe Jucão USA website" Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2010-08-19.

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