Robson Moura Fonseca is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor, instructor and a

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. He started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 10 in

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, Brazil. His first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher was Ailson "Jucão" Brites, though Moura attained the rank of black belt at the age of 16 from Nova União co-founder

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.He is 7-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and 8-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion Today Moura holds a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Brites. He has a

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record of 2-1-1. Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials from 1996 through 2000, and again in 2007. He is recognized by the

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, CBJJF & CBJJO. Having established and taught at academies in Brazil, he runs his Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Tampa, Florida. In addition to his position as Head Instructor at RMNU Headquarters in

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, Moura directs additional academies in Brazil that are run by his black belt instructors. Moura travels frequently across the country sharing his knowledge and experience with other jiu jitsu players. In 2008, he established the ''Robson Moura Association'', with over 45 affiliates around the world. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational, and competing at Polaris and the Abu Dhabi World Pro in 2016.

Professional grappling career

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21 on September 21, 2022 in a gi superfight against Tom Barlow. Moura won the match by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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Robson Moura WebsiteRobson Moura InterviewRobson Moura on BJJ Heroes
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moura, Robson Brazilian male mixed martial artists Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Flyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Teresópolis Living people 1978 births People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship medalists IBJJF Hall of Fame inductees Martial artists from Rio de Janeiro (state)

Professional grappling career

Mixed martial arts record

See also

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