Victor Estima

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Victor Estima
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2008 California, USA -82 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2009 California, USA -82 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2012 California, USA -82 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2013 California, USA -82 kg
Pan American Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2012 California, USA -82 kg
World Nogi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 California, USA -79.5 kg
European Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2011 Lisbon, Portugal -82 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2012 Lisbon, Portugal -82 kg

Victor Estima is a fourth degree Carlos Gracie, Jr. black belt who, along with his brother Braulio Estima, was coached under Ze Radiola in his native Brazil. He has competed and won at the highest level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at European, Pan-American and World Championships. [1]

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Early life and introduction to BJJ

Victor Estima began his martial arts journey in judo at age 8 alongside his brother Braulio. Around age 12, he transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under coach Charles dos Anjos, later training under Zé “Radiola” in Recife. Unable to find same-age training partners initially, he took a brief hiatus before fully committing to the sport. [1] [2]

Gracie Barra Braço de Prata

Victor is based at the Gracie Barra Braço de Prata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lisbon Portugal. He was formally based at the Gracie Barra Nottingham Jiu Jitsu Academy in Nottingham England from 2011 until July 2021. [3]

Career

Instructor and team roles

Estima relocated to the UK and co-founded the Gracie Barra Nottingham academy in 2011. In 2021, he moved to Lisbon to lead the Gracie Barra Braço de Prata academy and now serves as Gracie Barra Regional Director for Europe. [4]

Competitive highlights

Estima has been a dominant middleweight competitor, winning numerous medals both gi and no-gi, and is notably credited with co-creating the “Estima Lock” submission alongside his brother. [2]

Personal life

Victor Estima is the younger brother of BJJ legend Braulio Estima and lives in Lisbon, where he leads Gracie Barra Braço de Prata. He is known for his technical innovation and teaching philosophy—emphasizing discipline, respect, and community building in his academies. [5] [6]

Tournament results

[2] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Victor Estima: "When I first Started Training, My Instructor Master Ze Radiola Was Just A Purple Belt."". www.bjjee.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Victor Estima". www.bjjheroes.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Victor Estima". online.graciebarra.com. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Meet Professor Victor Estima!". institute.graciebarra.com. July 19, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ "GB Interview: The tale of two brothers – Braulio and Victor Estima". graciebarra.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Professor Estima's secret to being a GB director and getting even better at Jiu-Jitsu". graciebarra.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Victor Estima". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.

Results can be verified at the Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Results Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine website.

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