Robson Moura
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Robson Moura Fonseca is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu icon and a mixed martial artist. He started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 10 in Teresópolis
, Brazil. His first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher was Ailson “Jucão” Brites. Moura attained the rank of 1st degree black belt at the age of 18. Today Moura holds a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Pederneiras
. He has a mixed martial arts
record of 2-1-1. Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials
from 1996 through 2000, and again in 2007. He is recognized by the IBJJF, CBJJF & CBJJO
. Having established and taught at academies in Brazil, he has now opened schools in Delaware and Florida. Moura is a member of the Nova União
academy that also counts BJ Penn, Jose Aldo
, Renato Verissimo
, Wendell Alexander and Gustavo Dantas
among its many notable members.
In addition to his position as Head Instructor at "Martial Arts Advantage" in Tampa, Florida
, Moura directs additional academies in Brazil that are run by his black belt instructors. Moura travels frequently across the country sharing his knowledge and experience with other jiu jitsu players. In 2008, he established the Robson Moura Association, RMNU has the goal of delivering excellence in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for other martial arts schools. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational.
Teresópolis
Teresópolis is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in a mountainous region known as Região Serrana. The Serra dos Órgãos National Park lies partly within the city limits.-History:...
, Brazil. His first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher was Ailson “Jucão” Brites. Moura attained the rank of 1st degree black belt at the age of 18. Today Moura holds a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Pederneiras
Andre Pederneiras
André Pederneiras is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a record of 1-1-2. Andre "Dede" Pederneiras is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the late grandmaster Carlson Gracie and also one of the two founders of team Nova União...
. He has a mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
record of 2-1-1. Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. They are hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The first Mundial tournament to be held outside of Brazil was in 2007 at the California State University in Long...
from 1996 through 2000, and again in 2007. He is recognized by the IBJJF, CBJJF & CBJJO
Confederação Brasileira de Jiu Jitsu Olímpico
Confederação Brasileira de Jiu Jitsu Olímpico is the past governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil that hosted several popular international competitions...
. Having established and taught at academies in Brazil, he has now opened schools in Delaware and Florida. Moura is a member of the Nova União
Nova União (mixed martial arts)
Nova União is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy and mixed martial arts team located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their BJJ black belts have participated in BJJ, submission grappling and MMA competitions all over the world...
academy that also counts BJ Penn, Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo
José Aldo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the first and current UFC Featherweight Champion...
, Renato Verissimo
Renato Verissimo
Renato Verissimo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought in the UFC and Rumble on the Rock promotions. He is known throughout the MMA community by the nickname of "Charuto", meaning "cigar" in Portuguese....
, Wendell Alexander and Gustavo Dantas
Gustavo Dantas
Gustavo Dantas is a practitioner and accredited 3rd dan black belt instructor of the Brazilian martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Originally from Rio de Janerio, Brazil, Gustavo currently instructs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is part owner of Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe, Arizona. As black belt...
among its many notable members.
In addition to his position as Head Instructor at "Martial Arts Advantage" in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, Moura directs additional academies in Brazil that are run by his black belt instructors. Moura travels frequently across the country sharing his knowledge and experience with other jiu jitsu players. In 2008, he established the Robson Moura Association, RMNU has the goal of delivering excellence in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for other martial arts schools. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational.
Mixed martial arts record
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw |  Mamoru YamaguchiMamoru Yamaguchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He is a former Shooto Bantamweight Champion and a former Shooto Featherweight Champion. He has been consistently ranked as one of the top flyweight in the world by Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. Mamoru is known for his counter striking and his... |
Draw | Shooto - Year End Show 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
|
| Win | Junji Ikoma Junji Ikoma Junji Ikoma is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight and flyweight division. He has fought throughout his career exclusively for the Shooto organization and is currently a part of Shooto's provisional association... |
Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto - Year End Show 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Loss | Yasuhiro Urushitani Yasuhiro Urushitani is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist. He has only been finished once, and has been consistently ranked as one of top flyweight's in the world by Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. He is known for his slick counter striking... |
Decision (Split) | Shooto - 5/4 in Korakuen Hall | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Win | Mamoru Yamaguchi Mamoru Yamaguchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He is a former Shooto Bantamweight Champion and a former Shooto Featherweight Champion. He has been consistently ranked as one of the top flyweight in the world by Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. Mamoru is known for his counter striking and his... |
Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto - Treasure Hunt 10 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
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