Luanna Alzuguir

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Luanna Alzuguir (born 16 August 1985) is a Brazilian submission grappler and black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and coach. Alzuguir is a 5x world jiu-jitsu champion, an ADCC submission fighting world champion and a member of the IBJJF hall of fame, she is known as one of the main figures in women's jiu-jitsu history.[3]

Luanna Alzuguir
Born (1985-08-16) August 16, 1985 (age 39)[1]
São Paulo, Brazil
Fighting out ofMissouri, United States[2]
TeamAlliance Jiu Jitsu
Rank4th deg. BJJ black belt
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Grappling
ADCC World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Barcelona -60kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Nottingham -60kg
Silver medal – second place 2013 Beijing -60kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2008 California -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 California -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2011 California -66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2012 California -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California -66 kg
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 California -71.5 kg
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 California -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California Absolute
Brazilian National Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 Rio de Janeiro +69kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio de Janeiro +69kg
Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Abu Dhabi -65kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Abu Dhabi -65kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 Abu Dhabi -65kg

Biography

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Luanna Alzuguir Marton Moraes was born on 16 August 1990 in São Paulo, Brazil.[1] Alzuguir started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) at age 9,[1] competing for the first time in 1994. Alzuguir was awarded her black belt from Marco Barbosa in December 2007.[2]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitive summary

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Main Achievements (Black Belt):[1]

  • IBJJF Hall of fame Athlete[4]
  • IBJJF #1 Ranked Athlete (2013)
  • ADCC World Champion (2009)
  • 5 x IBJJF World Champion (2009 / 2010[a] / 2011 / 2012 / 2013)
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2018)
  • 5 x IBJJF European Open Champion (2011 / 2013[b] / 2014[b])
  • 4 x IBJJF Pan Champion (2010 / 2011[b] / 2012)
  • 3 x CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2009 / 2013[b])
  • 3 x UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (2010 / 2011 / 2012)
  • 2 x CBJJE World Cup Champion (2007[b])

Personal life

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Alzuguir is married to five-time black belt IBJJF World champion Ana Carolina Vieira.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ Absolute
  2. ^ a b c d e Weight and absolute

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Luanna Alzuguir". BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 2010-06-17.
  2. ^ a b "Luanna Alzuguir - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Awakening Fighters. 2022-04-20.
  3. ^ "Luanna Alzuguir's Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!". BJJ Fanatics. 1970-01-01.
  4. ^ "IBJJF Hall of fame". IBJJF Hall of fame.
  5. ^ "BJJ's First Openly Gay World Champion Couple Get Married in Vegas". Bjj Eastern Europe. 2018-08-26.