He has spent his life chasing what it means to be world class. On the mat, he became a Brazilian National Champion, NCAA All-American, two-time World Team Member in freestyle wrestling, and placed 5th at the Pan American Championships while representing Brazil. More recently, he earned the title of IBJJF World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Competing at this level taught him that greatness doesn’t come from talent alone but from grit, consistency, and the ability to push through when others quit.