Ricardo Rocha Lima is recognized by peers and fans throughout the world of professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has extensive experience as a BJJ athlete and competes at the
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top level of the sport. He is a Black Belt 3 degree in Jiu-Jitsu and has been winning IBJJF competitions in the black belt division for over 9 years. Ricardo’s performances in BJJ have firmly solidified his reputation and achievement in the sport because he has consistently placed himself at the top of his division. I can attest that he is internationally recognized in more than one country and he is renowned. Ricardo has also competed and placed in numerous international IBJJF competitions, competing against the best BJJ athletes in the world, including:
2021 First place at Nashville International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Division, Master 1.
2021 Second place at Nashville International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Open Class Division, Master 1.
2021 First place at Charlotte International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Division, Master 1.
2021 Second place at Nashville International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Open Class Division, Master 1.
2021 Third place at Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Class Division, Master 1.
2021 First place at Charlotte Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Division, Master 1.
2021 First place at Charlotte Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Open Class Division, Master 1.
2021 Second place at Phoenix International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Division, Master 1.
2021 Third place at Phoenix International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Open Division, Master 1.
2021 First place at American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Middle Division, Master 1.
2019 Third place at South American IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2019 Third place at Belo Horizonte IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2019 Third place at Sao Paulo International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2018 Third place at Sao Paulo IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2018 Second place at Floripa Fall International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2017 Third place at Floripa Spring International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2017 First place at Belo Horizonte IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
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2017 Third place at Sao Paulo IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2017 Second place at Sao Paulo International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2017 Second place at Campeonato Sul-Americano IBJJF - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2017 First place at Curitiba IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2016 Third place at Campeonato Sul-Americano IBJJF - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2015 First place at Floripa International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2015 Second place at Sao Paulo International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2015 Second place at Campeonato Sul-Americano IBJJF - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2014 Third place at Campeonato Sul-Americano IBJJF - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
2014 First place at Floripa International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship - GI - Black Belt, Light Division, Adult.
Due to the highly competitive nature of BJJ, only an individual with a demonstrated level of skill is qualified for these competitions, much less to have a podium placement. Ricardo Rocha Lima has reached the top level of degree and skill in BJJ, and his competitive level is substantially above other BJJ athletes. As such, he has international recognition and a proven track record of competing with top athletes in national and international competitions.