Proud Affiliates of
Michel “Buiu” Porfírio
Michel Porfírio started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1992 under professors Francisco "Toco" Albuquerque & Rodrigo Medeiros of the Nova Geração Academy in Rio, Brazil. He competed in Brazil at every belt level having major successes through the 1990’s and early part of 2001.
Aside from these experiences, “Buiu” successfully implemented a non-profit athletic training program with the University Gama Filho for underprivileged youths in areas surrounding Rio de Janeiro. In addition, he worked as an instructor for the Nova Geração academy, and also with Jiu-Jitsu academies affiliated with the world famous Brazilian Top Team. Currently, Buiu is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is teaching at the Spear Jiu-Jitsu academy in Germantown, Philadelphia.
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* Certified by the Federação de
Jiu-Jitsu (F.J-J.Rio)
* One of Toco & Rodrigo Mederios' 1st
Black Belts
Titles:
* Second place State 1999, Second place Brazilian of state selection 1997; Brazilian Champion of state selection 1996; Champion Copa AKXE 1995; Runner-up Brazilian 1997.
