“I never imagined a day when the greatest jiu jitsu fighter ever would tie a black belt around my waist. Thank you @demianmaia for what you whispered to me.
With my friends and students, my team and family – in my own academy after promoting some of you myself. Thank you to members @villainsjj for everything you give to me.
With a brother. Thank you @jasoneisner for your unwavering belief in me.
I never imagined someone would make me a custom kimono and I would be wearing it that day. Thank you @hyperfly for your love of special moments in #jiujitsulife
With gratitude to everyone I’ve ever trained with, shared the mats with, competed against, and all of the special teachers I’ve had before this. Thank you especially to #marcelogarcia #mginaction@alliancebjjhawaii for as much off the mats as on them. Thank you to the #demianmaiateam for everything and for being here together with me this last week.
I never imagined I would have been where I’ve been, and have jiu jitsu in my life. Arte Suave, obrigado por tudo que você faz para mim. Thank you to everyone ever in my life that supported my love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
I never imagined I would end up here – blessed to have people who care for me and to be where I am.”
