Luanna Alzuguir

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[1]
Sao Paulo, Sao 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, Spain -60kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Nottingham, UK -60kg
Silver medal – second place 2013 Beijing, China -60kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2008 California, USA -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 California, USA -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, USA -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA -66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA -66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA -66 kg
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA -71.5 kg
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, USA Absolute
Brazilian National Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil +69kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil +69kg
Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65kg

Biography

Luanna Alzuguir Marton Moraes was born on 16 August 1990

in Sao 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

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[lower-alpha 1] / 2011 / 2012 / 2013)
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2018)
  • 5 x IBJJF European Open Champion (2011 / 2013[lower-alpha 2] / 2014[lower-alpha 2])
  • 4 x IBJJF Pan Champion (2010 / 2011[lower-alpha 2] / 2012)
  • 3 x CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2009 / 2013[lower-alpha 2])
  • 3 x UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (2010 / 2011 / 2012)
  • 2 x CBJJE World Cup Champion (2007[lower-alpha 2])

Personal life

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

Notes
  1. Absolute
  2. Weight and absolute

References
  1. "Luanna Alzuguir". BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 2010-06-17.
  2. "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.
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