Luiza Monteiro

Luiza Monteiro (born 23 November 1988) is a Brazilian submission grappler and 2nd degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor. She has won gold medals in the Gi at all four major events and in no-gi at three of the four major events.

Luiza Monteiro
BornLuiza Monteiro Moura da Costa
(1988-11-23) November 23, 1988[1]
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
ResidenceSan Diego, California
NationalityBrazilian
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
New School Brotherhood
Checkmat
Cicero Costha (PSLPB)
Rank2nd deg. BJJ black belt
OccupationBJJ instructor
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
World Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2017 California, USA +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 California, USA +69kg
Pan-American Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2023 Florida, USA -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 California, USA +74kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2016 California, USA +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA +58kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA +74kg
European Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris, France -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lisbon, Portugal +74kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Lisbon, Portugal +69kg
Brazilian National Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2023 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +69kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +64kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +69kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
World No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA +66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA +71.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA +66.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA +71.5 kg
Pan American No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2014 California, USA +66.5 kg
Brazilian Nationals No-Gi Championship[2]
Gold medal – first place 2011Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +61.5 kg

Biography

Luiza Monteiro was born on 23 November 1988, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Her family moved to Niterói when she was a baby. Monteiro began training around 13 years old and passed through various schools before receiving her Black Belt in 2010 from Rodrigo Cavaca.[1]

At the beginning of 2018 Luiza joined the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Team in San Diego California where she now trains alongside competitors such as Andre Galvao, Kaynan Duarte and Lucas Barbosa.[3]

Competitive career

On March 26, 2023, Monteiro won a gold medal in the lightweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2023.[4] She then competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu on May 7, 2023 and won gold in the lightweight division.[5]

Monteiro competed in a superfight against Nathalie Ribeiro at ADXC 1 on October 20, 2023.[6] She won the match by unanimous decision.[7]

Monteiro has been invited to compete in the women's lightweight division of The Crown on November 19, 2023 along with Brianna Ste-Marie, Janaina Lebre, and Nathalie Ribeiro.[8]

Competitive style

Luiza is known for her leglocks, footlocks and toeholds finishing three opponents during her Gold medal winning campaign at the 2016 Euros.[9] She also finished her Semi-final opponent at the San Francisco open 2018 with a toehold.[10]

Competitive summary

Main Achievements (Black Belt)[1]

  • IBJJF World Champion (2015 / 2017)
  • IBJJF World Champion No-Gi (2012 / 2013 / 2014)
  • IBJJF Pan Champion (2011 / 2013 / 2014 / 2016 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021)
  • IBJJF Pan Champion No-Gi (2014[lower-alpha 1])
  • IBJJF Brazilian Nationals Champion (2011[lower-alpha 1] / 2012 / 2013 / 2015 / 2023)
  • IBJJF European Open Champion (2019 / 2023)[11]
  • IBJJF NYC Pro Champion (2014[lower-alpha 2])
  • IBJJF Queen Of Mats winner (2019)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2015[lower-alpha 2])
  • 2nd place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2011 / 2012 / 2014[lower-alpha 2] / 2018 / 2019 / 2021)
  • 2nd place IBJJF European Open (2019[lower-alpha 2])
  • 2nd place 3CG Kumite 7 Grand Prix (2020)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2014[lower-alpha 2] / 2012[lower-alpha 2])
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2012 / 2013 / 2014)
  • 3rd place IBJJF Pan Championship (2011[lower-alpha 2] / 2012 / 2013)
  • 3rd place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2013[lower-alpha 2])

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[1]

  • 2nd place IBJJF Pan American Championship (2010 brown)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2010 brown)

Instructor lineage

Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Élcio Figueiredo > Rodrigo Cavaca > Luiza Monteiro:[1]

Notes
  1. Weight and absolute
  2. Absolute

References
  1. says, Sean. "Luiza Monteiro | BJJ Heroes".
  2. "Results". Results.
  3. "Gustavo Batista And Luiza Monteiro Join Atos - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com.
  4. "IBJJF Pan Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. "IBJJF Brazilian National Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  6. "Gracie, Cyborg, And More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For ADXC 1". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. "ADXC 1 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. Burne, Kathrine. "Excellent Women's Lightweight Division Confirmed By IBJJF For The Crown". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  9. "The Lethal Leglocks of Luiza Monteiro: A Mini Study - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com.
  10. "Jiu-Jitsu: Luiza Monteiro e sua chave de pé surpresa no San Francisco Open".
  11. "European IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship 2023". IBJJF.
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