ABOUT PROFESSOR AILSON "JUCAO" BRITES
Multiple-time World Champion and Coral Belt, Master Ailson “Jucão” Henrique Brites, is one of the highest-ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world, with over 45 years of dedication to the art. Known for his remarkable achievements as both a competitor and coach, he is a distinguished figure in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ailson Brites also boasts a strong family legacy deeply rooted in Jiu Jitsu, solidifying his influential role in the sport’s history and development.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS:
Pan American Champion: (2014 Master 4 weight & absolute 2008 Senior 2 weight & absolute)
European Open Champion: (2016 Master 5, 2015 Master 4 absolute, 2014/2012 Master 4 weight & absolute, 2004 Senior 1)
Masters World Champion (2013 Senior 3Â weight &Â absolute)
International Master & Senior Champion (2004/2003/2002/2001 Senior 1)
Brazilian National Champion (2004 Senior 1 weight + absolute, 1999 Master)
Pan American No-Gi Champion (2013/2012 Senior 3 weight &Â absolute, 2008 Senior 2 weight + absolute)
European Open No-Gi Champion (2012 Senior 3 weight + absolute)
London Open Champion (2012 Senior 3 weight + absolute)
New York Open Champion (2009 Senior 2 absolute)
European Open Championship Runner-up (2016 Master 5 absolute)
LINEAGE:
Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr. > Ailson Jucao Brites