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Italo Lins, Martial Arts Instructor

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Italo Lins

Italo Lins is a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor in the black belt division, having been taught by Master Julio Cesar – leader and founder of the Grappling Fight Team. Lins is part of a very talented generation of fighters from the GFT camp of which Vinicius Marinho, Igor Silva, Rodolfo Vieira, and Jake Mackenzie.

Italo Lins was born on the 21st of October, 1988 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though he dwelled with “Capoeira” (another Brazilian martial art) for a few years, it was in jiu-jitsu that Italo Lins found his calling. He started training BJJ after an invitation from a few friends who already practiced the sport, he was 12 when he had his first class with master Carlos Santana, a coach who was also responsible for the introduction of multiple-time world champion Bruno Malfacine to Jiu-Jitsu.

Carlos Santana’s gym was an affiliate of the Grappling Fight Team and under the teachings of Santana, Italo went through the ranks from white to brown belt. As he reached the brown level, Italo Lins decided to switch to the main GFT (Grappling Fight Team) camp where he met Master Julio Cesar Pereira, becoming one of the main competitors at the team’s roster. It was Julio Cesar that awarded Italo Lins his black belt in 2010.

Lineage: Luis França > Oswaldo Fadda > Monir Salomão > Julio Cesar Pereira > Italo Lins

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place CBJJO World Cup (2010)
  • 1st Place CBJJD World Champion (2016)
  • 1st Place CBJJO Pan Championship (2012)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (2011)
  • 1st Place IBJJF New York Open (2011/2012)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Dallas Open (2013)
  • 1st Place IBJJF London Open (2018)
  • 1st Place IBJJF London Open NoGi (2014)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Chicago Open (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Rome Open (2015)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Team Nationals (2012)
  • 1st Place AJP Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, LDN (2017)
  • 1st Place AJP World Pro Trials (2014)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Manilla Open (2017)
  • 1st Place BJJFP Philippines Open (2015)
  • 1st Place BJJFP Pan Asian Championship (2016)
  • 1st Place NAGA Championship (2011)
  • 1st Place Mercosul Cup (2010/2014)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Rio Open (2010)
  • 1st Place North-Northeast Interstate Championship (2010)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF European Open NoGi (2015)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Seoul Open (2018)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2016)

Main Achievements (Masters):

  • 1st Place IBJJF NOGI Pan Championship (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Masters World Championship (2020)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2020)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, MIA (2020)

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70kg/154lbs)

Favorite Position/Technique: Guard pass & taking the back

Team/Association: GF Team

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Wesley Steven Gordon

Beginning with my first trial class, the instructors and students welcomed me into the group. Everyone has been extremely friendly and encouraging. The instructors knew my name from the first day and have always been patient and meticulous with their feedback to help me improve.

Each class will provide you with a physical and mental workout as you learn and drill new techniques. The curriculum is planned, tailored to skill/experience levels, and well thought out to help you progress. The gym is very nice and mats are cleaned after classes. You don’t have to worry about rolling around on dirty mats here.

The talent of the instructors and their lineage is the highest quality. You will have the opportunity to learn from and train with champion caliber competitors on a daily basis. This gym creates an incredible opportunity for people to learn from instructors who have taught, trained, and competed all around the world. Every person I’ve engaged with here has been friendly and encouraging, plenty of parking outside, and lots of flexibility in class schedule to accommodate anyone.

Retro Maniac

If you’re looking to train with the best BJJ instructor in NWA and get into shape, this is where you need to be. Professor Italo is a consummate professional in what he teaches, and his record speaks for itself. Overcome is very clean as well, as are the folk who train here. A very positive learning environment. This is not a “McDojo” so expect to work and earn your spot at this school. Respect ✊🏻

Mike Rice

In the time I have been training under Professor Italo, I have learned more than any other academy. It is very apparent that Italo and Thamires love BJJ, teaching, and their students. Love is the the binding power behind these doors, and it is love that will see them succeed for a long time. They are both amazing high caliber competitors, and have made me feel welcome from day one. If you’re interested in BJJ please come in and give them a try.

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