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Ismael Santos
Head Instructor
Ismael dos Santos Lima (born in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt competitor under Elinor Batista / GFTeam. He has risen rapidly through the coloured belt ranks to become one of the top featherweight and lightweight athletes internationally. Ismael is committed not only to his own competitive success, but to spreading the art globally and mentoring younger athletes.
Achievements
- 2025 American National No Gi Champion - Black Belt
- 2023 Brazilian National No Gi Champion - Black Belt
- #1 Featherweight in IBJJF Ranking at brown belt (2021)
- 2021 Pan American Champion - Brown Belt
- 2021 American National Champion - Brown Belt
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