David Avellan (born July 7, 1981) is an American former submission wrestler, professional

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(MMA) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach. A multiple times

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and

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champion, Avellan is an

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medallist and the 2004 ADCC Superfight Champion. A co/founder of ''Freestyle Fighting Academy,'' he has trained a number of

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fighters including

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and is credited with introducing the term 'kimura trap' and 'kimura trap system' into BJJ common vocabulary.

Career

David Avellan was born in

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on 7 July 1981. After a successful wrestling career in high school, Avellan got into NHB (

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) fighting. In 2001, Avellan and his brother Marcos opened the Freestyle Fighting Academy (FFA). In 2002 the Avellan brothers started training Brazilian jiu jitsu under Ricardo Teixeira, from whom they received their black belt three years later.

Championships and accomplishments

Brazilian jiu-jitsu / Submission wrestling

Main Achievements: * FGA Submission Grappling Open II Champion (2002) * Planet Submission Absolute Champion (2002) * NAGA Champion (2003) * Grapplers Quest Pro Division Champion (2003) * Grapplers Quest West V Pro Champion (2004) * Grapplers Quest Oxydol Challenge Champion (2004) * Grapplers Quest Florida Champion (2011) * ADCC Superfight Winner (2004) * Ultimate Submission Showdown Runner-up (2003) * ADCC 3rd Place (2009)

Mixed martial arts record

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Notes

References

External links

Information about Avellan's program at FFACoach.com

Kimura Trap System – The Ultimate Kimura Submission Lock Series for BJJ and MMA
{{DEFAULTSORT:Avellan, David Living people American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Florida Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainers 1981 births