Luciano Souza Success Story

Luciano Souza Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

A short introduction to yourself?

I’m Luciano Souza, I’m 20 years old and I started Jiu-Jitsu at 13 years old. Currently, I am Brazilian champion, European champion, and third place in the world championship, among many other titles from IBJJF.

How did you develop your fondness for your sport and at what age did you start learning karate?

I started learning Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 13 and over time my love for the sport grew and I started to enjoy training even more

What is your style and what rank do you currently hold in?

I like to do lapel guard and X guard and my favorite submission is choke from the back.

What do you like Kata or Kumite more?

I do not understand.

Do you have a favorite Sensei?

My favorite sensei is Rodrigo Durok from Gracie Barra.

How did you get into this position and how did your journey in this sport go?

After a lot of struggle and with the support of my family, we are growing and getting closer and closer to the goal.

Do you take sports as a profession or is it just a hobby?

Today Jiu-Jitsu is my life and my job.

What challenges have you faced in getting to where you are now? You can also share any injury story.

I’ve been in this for 9 years and during this journey, I stopped going to several parties and gave up several family

moments to train and live Jiu-Jitsu as a lifestyle.

What motivates you most about your profession as an athlete?

The fact that I didn’t get where I want to be is reason enough to always stay focused.

Do you have anything you want everyone to learn?

Yes, my big goal with Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone to understand the true love that comes from God.

What tournament or match you have won are you most proud of and why?

The championship I liked to have fought the most was the GP Selection of BJJ BET because even though I lost, I managed to take the name of God to everyone who was watching.

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