SPAR Self Defense
Professor Eduardo

PROFESSOR EDUARDO BARBOZA

Eduardo Barboza is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Júlio César Pereira and a representative of the GF Team in the sport’s international circuit. One of the top rooster weights of his generation, Eduardo Barboza has conquered medals in important tournaments such as the IBJJF World Championship and Pan American Championship as well as the Rio International Open. We are so fortunate to have Professor Eduardo heading our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program and competing for SPAR under the GFTeam Affiliation. Professor can be seen teaching in nearly all of our Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes as well as all of our Kids and Teens BJJ Classes at SPAR.

Professor is also available for private lessons, special events and seminars.

BLACK BELT

2023 Pan Ams Champion M1

2023 Pan Ams No Gi Champion M1

2023 World No Gi Champion M1

World Champion No Gi IBJJF 2022/M1

New Haven M1 Champion 2022

IBJJF Pan No Gi Champion 2022/M1

Las Vegas World Masters IBJJF Silver Medal

Washington DC spring Open champion gi and no gi

New York Spring Open Champion

Boston Summer Open Champion

Las Vegas summer intercontinental Open Champion

Washington DC summer Open champion gi and no gi

Eduardo Barboza Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Eduardo Barboza

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Luis França > Oswaldo Fadda > Monir Salomão > Júlio César > Eduardo Barboza

Main Achievements:

  • IBJJF WORLD CHAMPION NO GI 2023 BLACK BELT - M1
  • IBJJF World Champion NO GI 2022 BLACK BELT - M1
  • IBJJF World Champion (2014 purple)
  • IBJJF Rio International Open Champion (2012 purple)
  • IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (2015 brown)
  • IBJJF Pan American Championship Runner-up (2016 brown)
  • IBJJF Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2013/2014 purple, 2015 brown, 2017 black)

Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard

Weight Division: Peso Galo (57kg/127lbs)

Team/Association: GF Team