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Filip Matos
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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"I left my family, friends, and my country, to live the dream, to do what I really love: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu." "Hello, My Name is Filip Matos. I am Black Belt under Professor Rodrigo Carvalho. In 2011 Professor Rodrigo invited me to come to Canada to train with him at Gracie Barra Vancouver. that time i went in the college doing Law but I could not refuse then I accepted this invitation. Today I'm Head Instructor at Gracie Barra North Vancouver, Professional Athlete at Gracie Barra Vancouver and MMA Fighter. I learn every day with my Professors, students and friends. I have a life that unfortunately my country has not given me, I love my country but I am very happy here. I'm so Thankful. "Thanks God step by step my dreams are coming true." My Main Reason to live in Canada. In 9th march 2012 unfortunately I lost my older brother but before he died, I called to him, saying "I was fine and happy and when I came back to Brazil I was going to bring to him a nice watch as a Gift." I Could hear his Happiness by Phone. He asked me not to come back to Brazil, and to stay here in Canada to be making my life. I couldn't see him again to give his gift. But i Fulfill his request." Hometown: Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil Fight Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Rank: Black Belt (Since November 11, 2012) Affiliation: Gracie Barra, training under the supervision of Professor Rodrigo Carvalho. My Favourite BJJ Achievement: Gold medal at International Rio Open 2010 in Rio de Janeiro (IBJJF Tournament) MMA Record: 9-1 Best MMA Fight: Filip Matos vs Alan Ferreira / Event – Roraima Show Fighter – Victory by Unanimous Decision Education: Certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt By Master Carlos Gracie Jr. (Gracie Barra) Certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt By Master Rodrigo Carvalho (Gracie Barra) Certified Jiu-Jitsu Instructor by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. (Gracie Barra) Selected Titles/Work Experience: Champion of 2012 American Nationals Gi / California 2nd Place at 2012 American Nationals No-Gi / California Champion of the Amazonense de Jiu-Jitsu 2011 / Manaus / AM Champion of the International Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship 2010 / Rio de Janeiro 3rd Place in the PanAmerican of Jiu-Jitsu 2010 / Brasilia Champion of category and absolute champion of the Copa Artur Neto / AM 2010 Champion of the Open Compesa / 2010 Champion of Copa Compensa de Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2010 Champion of the American Cup of Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2010 Champion of the State “Vale Tudo” / RR (MMA) Champion of category and 3rd absolute fighter of the Copa Artur Neto / AM 2009 Champion of the III Open Cobra D’Agua de Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2009 Vice champion of the Campeonato Amazonense de Jiu-Jitsu Esportivo / AM 2009 Champion of category and 3rd absolute fighter of the XXI Campeonato Amazonense de Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2009 Champion of category and 3rd absolute fighter of the XXI Copa Osvaldo Alves / AM 2009 Champion of category and 3rd absolute fighter of the XX Campeonato Amazonense de Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2008 State Jiu-Jitsu Champion (Roraima) / RR 2008 Vice champion of the 1st Copa Ordalha Lima / RR, 2007 Champion of the XIX Copa Osvaldo Alves of Jiu-Jitsu / AM 2007