Introduction
Julio Silvestre Ataide Duarte has over 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and is a 3rd-degree black belt in BJJ from GFTeam school. For decades, he has devoted himself not only to improving his skills, but also to promoting Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for social transformation. Being a martial artist has taken Julio and his family around the globe. They currently reside in the United Arab Emirates. The cool thing is that Julio and his family all train in BJJ. He has taught many people the art of the sport, ranging from the military to being a coach at elite gyms.

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I have been a fan and avid viewer of all combat sports for decades. I was once a Judoka, which is what eventually piqued my interest in Mixed Martial Arts. I have been a spectator of the UFC since 2001. For 25 years I’ve worked in healthcare, and now am trying to make something that was a hobby, into a full-time endeavor.