Live with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master
Denilson Pimenta, one of the top competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's featherweight division (Peso Pena), will be visiting Baltimore Martial Arts as a guest instructor for a 3-4 week period sometime between August 12th - October 18th. Baltimore Martial Arts is looking for somebody who is able to provide housing at a discounted rate or possibly in exchange for private lessons or a membership exchange. If you are interested please reply email with the subject line: DENILSON PIMENTA to Gary Berger
Denilson Pimenta is a member of the prestigious Grappling Fight Team (GFTeam). Denilson is an internationally renowned BJJ competitor often placing or winning in most tournaments that he competes in. Denilson recently won in his class at the 2013 Pan American Championships. Denilson's success is a result of working with some of the best fighters in the world, such as Rodolfo Vieira, Theodoro Canal and many others.
Denilson Pimenta's Achievements
- Pan American Champion 2013
- Rio Open Champion (2009)
- European Champion (2009 – CBJJE)
- World No-Gi Silver Medallist (2008)
- Brazilian National Bronze Medallist (2009)
- World Cup Bronze Medallist (2009)
Denilson Pimenta's Biography
Denilson Pimenta grew up on the Favela’s in Rio de Janeiro. Denilson started Jiu Jitsu in 1991 as a way to occupy his spare time, in order to focus on something positive and escape the dangers of falling victim to crime. Denilson was awareded his black belt by Mestre Julio Cesar, GFTeam’s main instructor.