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		<title>Matheus dos Santos Féo: de programador a competidor e instrutor em ascensão</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>*Por Gabriel Oliveira Nascido em Teresópolis (RJ), Matheus dos Santos Féo gosta de destacar o quanto a arte suave transformou sua vida. Como instrutor da Gracie Barra, ele vem construindo uma reputação sólida pelas suas aulas envolventes, pela facilidade em se comunicar com alunos e pela habilidade de gerir pessoas de diferentes idades. A trajetória&#8230;</p>
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<p><em>*Por Gabriel Oliveira </em></p>
<p>Nascido em Teresópolis (RJ), Matheus dos Santos Féo gosta de destacar o quanto a arte suave transformou sua vida. Como instrutor da Gracie Barra, ele vem construindo uma reputação sólida pelas suas aulas envolventes, pela facilidade em se comunicar com alunos e pela habilidade de gerir pessoas de diferentes idades.</p>
<p>A trajetória de Matheus no tatame tem sido marcada por crescimento constante, tanto nas composições de treino quanto nas competições. “Cresci admirando o Jiu-Jitsu, mas a vida me levou por outros caminhos. Quando iniciei no tatame aos 24 anos pela Gracie Barra, eu não imaginava a grande transformação que se aproximava. O Jiu-Jitsu me abriu portas e me trouxe para novos lugares.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-245526" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-300x236.jpg" alt="" width="741" height="583" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-300x236.jpg 300w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-768x605.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-1536x1211.jpg 1536w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-2048x1614.jpg 2048w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251107_153038_Gallery-150x118.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /></p>
<p>Recentemente, Matheus passou a integrar o desenvolvimento e a implementação do programa Super Tiny, voltado para crianças de 1 a 3 anos de idade, em parceria com o professor Fábio “Gigantinho” Vilela, um dos principais desenvolvedores dos programas infantis da Gracie Barra.</p>
<p>“A Gracie Barra Cedar Park se tornou a primeira escola dos Estados Unidos a oferecer esse programa inédito, reforçando seu compromisso em expandir os benefícios do Jiu-Jitsu desde as idades mais iniciais. O Super Tiny representa um marco para a comunidade, ao introduzir valores como respeito, disciplina e foco de forma lúdica e educativa, formando desde cedo os pequenos campeões dentro e fora do tatame”, diz Gigantinho.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-245527" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="749" height="562" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/InShot_20251107_153623631.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px" /></p>
<p>Para Matheus, o ingresso no BJJ foi mais que uma prática esportiva: foi uma virada de perspectiva. Hoje, além de competidor em ascensão, ele ministra aulas para diferentes públicos — crianças, adolescentes e adultos — com uma abordagem que combina técnica, motivação e vínculo humano. “Cada campeonato é uma nova oportunidade de aprendizado, de testar meu preparo e de levar comigo a disciplina construída no dia a dia dos treinos. A vitória é importante, claro, mas o que mais me motiva é perceber o quanto eu cresci e o quanto posso transmitir, ensinar, levar oportunidade a outras pessoas através do Jiu-Jitsu.”</p>
<p>De aluno a competidor, de profissional de tecnologia a instrutor dedicado, o BJJ que começou como paixão hoje ocupa o centro da vida de Matheus, trazendo conquistas pessoais, impacto na comunidade e a certeza de que o maior resultado está nas trajetórias que ele ajuda a moldar, dentro e fora do tatame.</p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/matheus-dos-santos-feo-de-programador-a-competidor-e-instrutor-em-ascensao/">Matheus dos Santos Féo: de programador a competidor e instrutor em ascensão</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Fabio Gigantinho, from GB Cedar Park, is calling purple belts!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;It is with great honor and satisfaction that we invite &#8216;purple belt&#8217; athletes to be part of a really cool selection process that opens doors for many talents in the gentle art to thrive in life and as fighters,&#8221; says Fabio Gigantinho, professor at Gracie Barra Cedar Park in Texas. A reference in the Kids&#8230;</p>
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<p>&#8220;It is with great honor and satisfaction that we invite &#8216;purple belt&#8217; athletes to be part of a really cool selection process that opens doors for many talents in the gentle art to thrive in life and as fighters,&#8221; says Fabio Gigantinho, professor at Gracie Barra Cedar Park in Texas.</p>
<p>A reference in the Kids Program at Gracie Barra, as well as a victorious competitor in major IBJJF tournaments, Gigantinho has been continuously improving in his career as a professor and entrepreneur.</p>
<p>In addition to Gracie Barra Cedar Park, his first school in Texas, the Brazilian now has a school in Round Rock and the new branch in Georgetown. &#8220;I want to share all of my experiences with athletes who are in the process of development. Using Jiu-Jitsu as a tool to change lives, that&#8217;s my main goal.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;In addition to learning advanced Jiu-Jitsu, the selected athletes will master the English language and understand how the business world of the gentle art works,&#8221; promises the black belt. &#8220;These are the main foundations for a successful career.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Today we have a group of six Brazilian athletes who are living the dream of working solely and exclusively with Jiu-Jitsu. They came here with a dream, and we have all the necessary structure for them to achieve their goals in life.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Ready to live this dream? Send your sports résumé to the email address atleta@gbwilco.com and be part of a championship-winning team on and off the mats!&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Fabio Gigantinho, da GB Cedar Park, convoca faixas-roxas!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“É com grande honra e satisfação que convidamos atletas da ‘graduação faixa-roxa’ a fazer parte de um processo seletivo muito bacana, que abre portas para muitos talentos da arte suave prosperarem na vida e também como lutadores”, diz Fabio Gigantinho, professor da Gracie Barra Cedar Park, no Texas. Referência no Kids Program na Gracie Barra,&#8230;</p>
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<p>“É com grande honra e satisfação que convidamos atletas da ‘graduação faixa-roxa’ a fazer parte de um processo seletivo muito bacana, que abre portas para muitos talentos da arte suave prosperarem na vida e também como lutadores”, diz Fabio Gigantinho, professor da<a href="https://gbcedarpark.com/"> Gracie Barra Cedar Park, no Texas.</a></p>
<p>Referência no Kids Program na Gracie Barra, além de competidor vitorioso nos principais torneios da IBJJF, Gigantinho vem se aperfeiçoando cada vez mais na carreira de professor e empresário.</p>
<p>Além da Gracie Barra Cedar Park, sua primeira escola no Texas, o brasileiro hoje conta com uma escola em Round Rock e a nova filial, em Georgetown. “Quero compartilhar toda essa minha experiência com atletas que estão em processo de formação. Usar o Jiu-Jitsu como ferramenta para mudar vidas, esse é o meu grande objetivo.”</p>
<p>“Além de aprender Jiu-Jitsu em escala avançada, os atletas selecionados vão dominar o idioma inglês e entender como funciona o mundo dos negócios da arte suave”, promete o faixa-preta. “São esses os principais fundamentos para uma carreira de sucesso.”</p>
<p>“Hoje contamos com um grupo de seis atletas brasileiros que estão vivendo o sonho de trabalhar única e exclusivamente com o Jiu-Jitsu, eles chegaram aqui com um sonho e nós temos toda a estrutura necessária para que eles possam alcançar seus objetivos na vida.”</p>
<p>“Prontos para viver esse sonho? Envie o seu currículo esportivo para o e-mail atleta@gbwilco.com e faça parte de um time campeão nos tatames e na vida!”</p>
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		<title>Jean Pierre: &#8220;Jiu-Jitsu for everyone, from children to American army soldiers&#8221;</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Born in Teresopolis-RJ, 28 year old black belt Jean Pierre started his Jiu-Jitsu journey at the age of 15, much like many others. He always remained active within his community, staying involved in the Church and local outreach programs. However, after pursuing a career in sales: Jean realized he wanted to do something bigger&#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_242434" style="width: 733px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-242434" class="wp-image-242434 size-full" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gb-exercito-texas.jpg" alt="" width="723" height="964" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gb-exercito-texas.jpg 723w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gb-exercito-texas-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gb-exercito-texas-113x150.jpg 113w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px" /><p id="caption-attachment-242434" class="wp-caption-text">Black belt Jean Pierre, from Gracie Barra Cedar Park, Texas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>
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<div dir="auto">Born in Teresopolis-RJ, 28 year old black belt Jean Pierre started his Jiu-Jitsu journey at the age of 15, much like many others. He always remained active within his community, staying involved in the Church and local outreach programs. However, after pursuing a career in sales: Jean realized he wanted to do something bigger with his life.</div>
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<div dir="auto">He was given the opportunity to move to America as an athlete and work full time in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2022, and since then has been under the instruction of 4th degree black belt Fabio Villela in Austin Texas. Working together with his team, Jean has been working tirelessly on helping the community in any way he can. Together with Professor Andre Sena, he conducted numerous Combative classes in the US. Army in Fort Hood, as well as special tactic classes for local law enforcement offices. While Jean has been dedicated to expanding his horizons in Jiu-Jitsu, he has discovered his passion for teaching children, and is looking to create a curriculum for special needs kids.</div>
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<div dir="auto">When asked why, in a world of tough Jiu-Jitsu fighters, he has developed this niche he replied: &#8220;A lot of people now are focusing on the fighters. A lot of people are focusing on Jiu-Jitsu as a weapon. But what about the kids without priviledge? What about the kids that have trouble learning things, or have to learn a little different then the other kids? Jiu-Jitsu is so much more than that. Jiu-Jitsu is also about making the weak become strong. About the underdog coming out ahead. If I can turn and help the kids people have turned their back to, this will mean more than any gold medal or title.&#8221;</div>
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<div dir="auto">Jean plans on continuing his goals next year, and working hard to make the next generation have a better future.</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>My name is André Silva, 38 years old. I have had a Gracie Barra unit in the neighborhood of São Francisco &#8211; Niterói for 6 years. I have always been an athlete, but insulin intolerance (metabolic disease) made me lose autonomy over my body and almost led to my death. Even though I&#8217;m overweight, I&#8217;ve&#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_242211" style="width: 733px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-242211" class="wp-image-242211 size-full" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB.jpg" alt="" width="723" height="964" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB.jpg 723w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB-113x150.jpg 113w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px" /><p id="caption-attachment-242211" class="wp-caption-text">&#8220;After 1 month of surgery I put on my gi and was able to train for 30 minutes.&#8221;</p></div>
<p>My name is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrezao_gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">André Silva</a>, 38 years old. I have had a Gracie Barra unit in the neighborhood of São Francisco &#8211; Niterói for 6 years. I have always been an athlete, but insulin intolerance (metabolic disease) made me lose autonomy over my body and almost led to my death. Even though I&#8217;m overweight, I&#8217;ve always maintained my Jiu Jitsu training routine at my gym.</p>
<p>I weighed more than 200 kg due to complications from insulin intolerance. This disease also caused pre-diabetes, gastric reflux, sleep apnea, fatty liver, among other health risks. 1 year and 8 years ago I needed bariatric surgery as a last resort. According to the medical team, after the surgery, discipline and a strictly healthy lifestyle routine would be necessary to try to return to fighting at high performance. After 1 month of surgery I put on my gi and was able to train for 30 minutes. The body was adapting. In 12 months, 60 kg was lost and I was discharged earlier than expected due to post-operative care, appropriate diet, physical rehabilitation work and Jiu Jitsu training.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-242207" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="875" height="656" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-antes-e-depois-perda-peso.jpg 1285w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px" /></p>
<p>In 2022 the opportunity arose to go to the United States and be a Jiu Jitsu athlete, an audacious project by Professor Fábio Gigantinho Villela at Gracie Barra Cedar Park. Even after invasive surgery and 38 years, I accepted the challenge, gave up a public job and embarked on my dream. Live fully for Jiu Jitsu.</p>
<p>In 3 months I competed in Austin Compnet (gold superfight), Dallas Open (silver Gi, Gold and Bronze category and absolute No Gi &#8211; Superheavyweight) and Texas Compnet (gold super heavyweight category). Total of 5 medals!</p>
<p>We remain firm to achieve more victories in the master category 2. Professor Fábio Gigantinho has done specific work to improve my performance in the master category where the fights are shorter and any mistake can cost the victory.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s continue living the dream of becoming an athlete again and living Jiu jitsu. Oss</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-242209 size-full" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB2.jpg" alt="" width="723" height="730" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB2.jpg 723w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB2-297x300.jpg 297w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andre-Silva-GB2-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px" /></p>
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