Lineage

Where the art comes from

Every legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt can trace their rank back to the source. Here is ours, seven generations from Maeda to the mats on Miramar Ave.

1. MM
   1st generation

   Mitsuyo Maeda

   Kodokan JudoKodokan judoka who carried the art to Brazil and taught the Gracie family.
2. CG
   2nd generation

   Carlos Gracie Sr.

   Red belt · 10th degreeMaeda's student and the founder of the family school.
3. CG
   3rd generation

   Carlson Gracie Sr.

   Red belt · 9th degreeBuilt the competition team that defined Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's fighting era.
4. AP
   4th generation

   André Pederneiras

   Coral belt · 7th degreeCo-founder of Nova União; promoted to seventh degree by the IBJJF in 2019.
5. JR
   5th generation

   João Roque

   Coral beltNova União coral belt who coached in Brasília, where Felipe began training.
6. CI
   6th generation

   Carlos Inocente

   Black belt · 6th degreeProfessor Portela's instructor, who awarded him his black belt.
7. FP
   7th generation

   Felipe "Balboa" Portela

   Black belt · 3rd degreeFounder of Pure Life Martial Arts, Indialantic.