Braulio Estima

Quick Facts

Full Name	Braulio Estima
Occupation	Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Jun 10, 1980(1980-06-10)
Age	44
Birthplace	Recife
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Pernambuco
Horoscope	Gemini

Braulio Estima Biography

Braulio Estima is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on June 10, 1980 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Martial arts artist, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master who has won numerous championships since receiving his black belt by Carlos Gracie Jr. in 2004.

After a fight that was canceled in 2012 the two combatant Since a canceled fight in 2012, he and fellow martial artist Nick Diaz have had a rivalry. have experienced a rivalry.

Braulio Estima was first under the tutelage of Charles Dos Anjos when he first began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Gracie Barra. In less than one year of training, he captured 5 major junior titles in the white belt division, and as a result, was promoted to blue belt. When Dos Anjos left the academy, Ze Radiola took over as Estima’s mentor and teacher. In 1999, after 3 years of training, Estima won his first Pan-American Championship as a blue belt. He was then promoted to purple belt soon after. Following more successful tournament showings, such as the bronze medal at the Pan-American Championship in 2000, he was promoted to brown belt. He went on to win gold for three straight years (2001-2003) in the Pan-American Championship as a brown belt.

At the end of 2002, Maurição Gomes invited Estima to teach at the Gracie Barra Academy in Birmingham, England to replace him. Estima accepted Maurição’s offer and made Birmingham his permanent home. He continues to teach there to this day with the help of his brother Victor Estima and Otavio Souza. Since then, Braulio has taught several respected UK grapplers such as Graham Keys, Tom Barlow, Chris Rees and Luke Costello.

The younger brother of his, Victor himself, has become an expert martial artist.

Braulio Estima Net Worth

Braulio Estima is one of the richest Martial Artist from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Braulio Estima 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was just nine years old when he first was introduced the martial arts and and specifically the discipline of Judo. Following the untimely demise of his instructors however, he took off of the game until the time he started his training with the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy six years after.

He’s been dubbed Carcara Bird of the Air, native to his home town and was also the name of the G-I brand he wore which was removed.

Braulio Estima was born on June 10, 1980 in Recife, Brazil. He was first exposed to martial arts at the young age of 9, where he was introduced to Judo. However, a year later, his judo instructor suffered an untimely death, which caused Estima to take a break from martial arts. Six years later, he decided to come back and began training Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Braulio Estima height 6 ft 3 in Braulio weight 86 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Braulio Estima Dating?

According to our records, Braulio Estima is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Braulio Estima’s is not dating anyone.

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Estima was scheduled to face Nick Diaz in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu superfight at the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo. It was expected to take place on May 12, 2012 in Long Beach, California. However, Nick Diaz did not show up to the event, claiming that Braulio did not make weight, so the fight was cancelled, however a number of people in attendance have attested that they witnessed Braulio Estima weigh in at the required weight. Braulio has since stated he would fight Nick Diaz in his own sport of MMA.

Facts & Trivia

Braulio Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Braulio Estima celebrates birthday on June 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Braulio Estima

Key facts about Braulio de Oliveira Estima:
1. 4th degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr.
2. First exposed to martial arts at the age of 9 with Judo.
3. Received 5 major junior titles in white belt division and was promoted to blue belt.
4. Won 1st Pan-American Championship as a blue belt in 1999.
5. Promoted to black belt on January 4, 2004.
6. Won the Mundials in the 85 kg weight division five months after being promoted to black belt.
7. Won the 2006 Mundials, Pan American Championship and European Championship in 2009.
8. Was suspended for two years by USADA and IBJJF for testing positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs.
9. Was supposed to have a No-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu superfight against Nick Diaz.
10. Submitted seven people in a total of 5 minutes and 24 seconds at the 2003 Pan-American Championship.
11. Holds the most wins at the European Championship with a total of 5.
12. Inaugural class of the ADCC Hall of Fame, inducted in 2021.
13. Nickname, Carcará, is named after a bird around his hometown in northeast Brazil.
14. Previously had a gi brand called Carcará, which is now discontinued.
15. Teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Gracie Barra Academy in Birmingham, England with his brother Victor Estima and Otavio Souza.

Who taught Braulio Estima?

Braulio Estima was first under thetutelage of Charles Dos Anjos when he first began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Gracie Barra. In less than one year of training, he captured 5 major junior titles in the white belt division, and as a result, was promoted to blue belt.

What is an Estima lock?

The Estima Lock is the name given to a specific footlock developed by two well known Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors, commonly known as the ‘Estima bros’ (Victor and Braulio), during the late 2000’s.

Who has Gordon Ryan lost to?

He first lost on points to Aaron ‘Tex’ Johnson back in 2016 but has managed to submit him twice since then and clearly gained the upper hand in their rivalry. The only person to submit him, Felipe Pena, is also the only person to defeat him twice and the pair haven’t fought since the last of those two matches in 2017.

Where does Keenan Cornelius train?

Keenan Cornelius
Style| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out of| San Diego, California, USA
Team| Atos Jiu-Jitsu (2013-2019), Team Lloyd Irvin (2011-2013), BJ Penn’s MMA(2008-2011), Cassio Werneck Jiu-Jitsu (2006-2008)
Rank| Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Andre Galvao

Is the Estima lock legal at white belt?

The Estima Lock is one of those submissions that are in the grey area of legality under IBJJF rules. It is a devastating twisting leg lock that is legal at all belt levels.